GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERvsGeForce RTX 5090 D V2

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end card for 4K gaming and creative work that doesn’t need a massive power supply, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a top-tier option for enthusiasts pushing extreme resolutions and multi-GPU setups.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16 GB · 320W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2
24 GB · 575W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2024

82score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
CUDA Cores
10,240
Boost Clock
2550 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025

79score
3.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
24 GB
TDP
575W
Shaders
21,760
Boost Clock
2407 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 4080 SUPERWinner
82
RTX 5090 D V2
79
RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 3.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#7RTX 5090 D V279
#8RTX 5070 Ti78
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 4080 SUPERRTX 5090 D V2
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Bandwidth736.3 GB/s1340 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores10,24021,760
TMUs320680
ROPs112176
Boost Clock2550 MHz2407 MHz
FP3252.22 TF104.8 TF
Power
TDP320575
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 wins overall for those needing maximum graphical horsepower and more memory.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the smarter pick, offering strong performance at a lower power cost.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the right choice for a compact PC build where lower heat and power draw matter more than top-tier speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 SUPER better than the RTX 5090 D V2?

Overall the RTX 4080 SUPER is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 79 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 5090 D V2 in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 5090 D V2?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 3.8% faster than the RTX 5090 D V2 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4080 SUPER or the RTX 5090 D V2?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 5090 D V2 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.