Compare / GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4090

RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090: which is better?

GeForce RTX 5090 is about 4% faster than GeForce RTX 4090 in games (1440p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 5090 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5090

100%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $3,200Part score 100/100
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090

77%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $2,560 (used)Part score 100/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 5090Cheaper: GeForce RTX 4090Value: GeForce RTX 5090

Head to head

100%
Gaming performance
77%
100/100
Part score
100/100
364 FPS
Average FPS
350 FPS
≈ $3,200
Approx. price
≈ $2,560 (used)
100/100
Value for money
96/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4090
Video memory (VRAM)32 GB24 GB
Board power575 W450 W
Recommended PSU≥ 1000 W≥ 850 W
AI upscalingDLSS 4 · Multi Frame GenerationDLSS 3 · Frame Generation
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20252022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4090
364average FPS
350average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1440p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+
Fortnite
500+◆
436
Apex Legends
300◆
300
Overwatch 2
500+
500+
Rocket League
500+
500+
Marvel Rivals
333◆
315
Dota 2
490
438

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
500+◆
500+
Cyberpunk 2077
267◆
267◆
EA SPORTS FC
367◆
339
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
197◆
197◆
Rust
230◆
207