NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 vs Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
The GeForce RTX 4090 has 2,063% better performance than the UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4090 has 40% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $1,599. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD102) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 4090 includes 16,384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,235 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,520 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 512 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 176 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 512 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 128 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 4090 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 450 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 850 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 4090 has the 2nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 80.55% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 104,527 score and $1,599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 65.37. This is the 59th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) GPU
The Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q1 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.2 GPU microarchitecture (codename Alder Lake GT1) and is manufactured on a 10 nm process.
Memory
The UHD Graphics has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The UHD Graphics includes 512 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,400 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The UHD Graphics has the 278th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.72% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Generation 12.2 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,599 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 307 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 289 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 277 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 263 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 225 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 140 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 139.6 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 129 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | -22% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | -22% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | -28% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | -33% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | -38% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | -42% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | -22% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | -20% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | -10% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.44 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 11.45 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 11.89 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 20.09 | +75% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4090 has 2,063% better performance than the UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is ranked 2nd with a score of 104,527, and the UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) is ranked 278th with a score of 4,832.5.
The GeForce RTX 4090 has 101% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce RTX 4090's 65.37 performance per dollar ranks it 59th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 129,772 | +24% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 104,527 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 100,190 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 98,912 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 88,618 | -15% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | 5,337.5 | -95% |
| Radeon RX Vega 7 | 5,244 | -95% |
| UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | 4,832.5 | -95% |
| Radeon RX Vega 9 | 4,380 | -96% |
| Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake, 64EU) | 4,187 | -96% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +23% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | +18% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 67.31 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.37 | |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 64.92 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 50.86 | -22% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 41.07 | -37% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 36,668 (+3,142.09%) | 1,131 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 30,438 (+2,269.64%) | 1,284.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 266,734 (+1,209.19%) | 20,374 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 76,014.5 (+1,914.96%) | 3,772.5 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 209,337 (+1,028.2%) | 18,555 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 62,846 (+1,059.63%) | 5,419.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 341.3 (+256.26%) | 95.8 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 38,230 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,295 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | AD102 | Alder Lake GT1 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Generation 12.2 |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 10 nm |
| Transistors | 76,300 million | -- |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 24 GB | System Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1.01 Tb/s | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | 1,313 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | System Shared |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | -- |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 3 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | Ring Bus |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 450 W | 45 W |
| Suggested PSU | 850 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | -- | 512 |
| CUDA Cores | 16,384 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 128 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 512 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 176 | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 512 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 128 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,235 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,520 MHz | 1,400 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 443.5 GPixel/s | 22.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 1,290.2 GTexel/s | 44.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 82.58 TFLOPS | 1,434 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,290.2 GFLOPS | 358.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4090 | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.