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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Performance
GeForce RTX 509090% better
129,772Best Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
68,37353% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5090 has 90% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5090
64.9239% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER76% better
114.1569% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 76% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 5090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $1,999. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB202) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 512 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.79 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 5090 includes 21,760 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,017 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,407 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 680 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 176 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 680 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 170 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5090 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 950 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 575 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5090 has the best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. Its 129,772 score and $1,999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 64.92. This is the 60th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2024 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 504.2 Gb/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 4070 SUPER includes 7,168 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,980 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,475 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 224 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 56 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4070 SUPER occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4070 SUPER has the 18th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 52.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 68,373 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 114.15. This is the 18th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025Q1 2024
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,999$599
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
387 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
362 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
300 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
193 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 5090 orGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 5090192.7
GeForce RTX 4090139.6-28%
GeForce RTX 5080129-33%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX109-43%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti109-43%
GeForce RTX 4080100.8-48%
Radeon RX 907094-51%
Radeon RX 7900 XT86.1-55%
GeForce RTX 507081.5-58%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 5090 orGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 50807.74-25%
GeForce RTX 50608.17-21%
GeForce RTX 40708.89-14%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX9.17-12%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti10.33+-0%
GeForce RTX 509010.37
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44+1%
GeForce RTX 409011.45+10%
GeForce RTX 408011.89+15%
GeForce RTX 309020.09+94%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 509090% better
129,772Best Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
68,37353% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5090 has 90% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5090 is ranked 1st with a score of 129,772, and the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 18th with a score of 68,373.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5090
64.9239% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER76% better
114.1569% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 76% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 5090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5090 is ranked 60th with a performance per dollar of 64.92, and the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 18th with a performance per dollar of 114.15.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 5090 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 5090129,772
GeForce RTX 4090104,527-19%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190-23%
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912-24%
Radeon RX 907088,618-32%
GeForce RTX 507071,642-45%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481-46%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373-47%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5-49%
GeForce RTX 309061,569-53%

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.

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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
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
47,047.5
(+124.12%)
20,992
3DMark Time Spy Score
37,197
(+75.57%)
21,186
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
385,092
(+125.07%)
171,098
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
89,073
(+82.24%)
48,876
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
228,764
(+15.21%)
198,556
3DMark 11 Performance Score
82,518
(+60.73%)
51,339.5
PassMark G3D Mark
39,751
(+32.52%)
29,997
PassMark G2D Mark
1,439
(+25.9%)
1,143
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
CodenameGB202AD104
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Process Size5 nm5 nm
Transistors92,200 million35,800 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Memory Size32 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth1.79 Tb/s504.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface512 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache96 MB48 MB

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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)575 W220 W
Suggested PSU950 W550 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a

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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
CUDA Cores21,7607,168
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)17056
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)680224
Render Output Units (ROP)17680
Tensor Cores680224
Ray Tracing Cores17056
Core Clock Speed2,017 MHz1,980 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,407 MHz2,475 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Pixel Fill Rate423.6 GPixel/s198 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate1,636.8 GTexel/s554.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance104.8 TFLOPS35.48 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1.64 TFLOPS554.4 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.7

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.