GeForce RTX 4090 against GeForce RTX 5090
GeForce RTX 5090 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 5090 is 16% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 25% in the RTX 5090's favour.
- RTX 5090 carries 32 GB of video memory against 24 GB.
- The RTX 4090 typically costs $400 less.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 5090 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 86 | 100 | 14 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 90 | 100 | 10 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 86 | 100 | 14 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 80 | 100 | 20 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 88 | 100 | 12 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 7%left |
| Typical price | $1,799 | $2,199 | $400left |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 32 GB | 33%right |
| Board power | 450 W | 575 W | 28%left |
| Length | 336 mm | 330 mm | 2%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 5090 | 89 vs 100 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | GeForce RTX 5090 | 87 vs 100 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | GeForce RTX 5090 | 90 vs 100 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 5090 | 86 vs 100 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | GeForce RTX 5090 | 80 vs 100 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | GeForce RTX 5090 | 87 vs 100 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | GeForce RTX 5090 | 87 vs 100 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | GeForce RTX 5090 | 87 vs 100 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | GeForce RTX 5090 | 84 vs 100 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| Board power | 450 W | 575 W |
| Length | 336 mm | 330 mm |
| Power connector | 12V-2x6 (16-pin) | 12V-2x6 (16-pin) |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $1,799 | $2,199 |