EVGA
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090
Ada · 24 GB GDDR6X · 450 W · FTW3
97
/ 100
From $1,776
VS
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 wins by 4
AMD
Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
93
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 lands at 97 and Radeon RX 9080 XT at 93. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 97
vs 93 Radeon RX 9080 XT
Score breakdown
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090
97 raster 97
rt 92
ai 94
efficiency 73
Radeon RX 9080 XT
93 raster 93
rt 94
ai 94
efficiency 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 | Radeon RX 9080 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | RDNA 4+ |
| VRAM | 24 GB GDDR6X | 24 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 450 W | 380 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Radeon RX 9080 XT
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 9080 XT
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 9080 XT? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 scores 97 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 worth the price? +
At $1,776, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a Specdex score of 97 — strongest in raster.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 9080 XT last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.