GeForce RTX 4090vsGeForce RTX 4090 D
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the full-fat flagship for enthusiasts who want every drop of performance, while the 4090 D is a slightly trimmed version made to meet export rules.
GeForce RTX 4090
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GeForce RTX 4090 D
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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 standard GeForce RTX 4090 wins overall for its noticeably faster performance in demanding tasks.
For budget-minded buyers, the GeForce RTX 4090 D is the smarter pick due to its lower power draw and similar memory.
The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the right choice if you face strict power limits or want to save on electricity costs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4090 better than the RTX 4090 D?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 73 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4090 D in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 4090 D?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 26% faster than the RTX 4090 D overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RTX 4090 D?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. 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.