GeForce RTX 4090 DvsGeForce RTX 5090
The RTX 4090 D is a toned-down, export-friendly card for high-end PC builders who need raw performance within a strict power budget, while the RTX 5090 is a next-generation flagship for enthusiasts who want the absolute fastest rendering and AI capabilities.
GeForce RTX 4090 D
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2023
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GeForce RTX 5090
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 wins overall for its noticeably faster performance and larger memory capacity.
For budget-minded buyers, the GeForce RTX 4090 D offers strong performance at a lower cost without the newer generation's premium.
The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the right choice if your power supply and cooling system can't handle the higher demands of the newer model.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4090 D better than the RTX 5090?
Overall the RTX 5090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (94 vs 73 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4090 D in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5090 than the RTX 4090 D?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 is roughly 29% faster than the RTX 4090 D overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 D or the RTX 5090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090. If the RTX 4090 D 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.