GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4080vsGeForce RTX 5090 D V2

The GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end card for gamers and creators who want strong 4K performance without breaking the bank, while the RTX 5090 D V2 is a top-tier flagship for those who need the absolute fastest rendering and massive memory for professional workloads.

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

GeForce RTX 4080

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

83score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
CUDA Cores
9,728
Boost Clock
2505 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 4080Winner
83
RTX 5090 D V2
79
RTX 4080 leads by 5.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4RTX 508086
#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 4080RTX 5090 D V2
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s1340 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores9,72821,760
TMUs304680
ROPs112176
Boost Clock2505 MHz2407 MHz
FP3248.74 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 anyone wanting the fastest raw performance possible.

Best value

For budget and value buyers, the GeForce RTX 4080 offers a far better price-to-performance ratio with lower power needs.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is the right choice if you need maximum memory for massive AI workloads or 8K gaming.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 79 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 5090 D V2 in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 5.1% 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 or the RTX 5090 D V2?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. 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.