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.
GeForce RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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GeForce RTX 5090 D V2
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 wins overall for anyone wanting the fastest raw performance possible.
For budget and value buyers, the GeForce RTX 4080 offers a far better price-to-performance ratio with lower power needs.
The GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is the right choice if you need maximum memory for massive AI workloads or 8K gaming.
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.