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GeForce RTX 4090 — Ada · 24 GB GDDR6X · 450 W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090

Ada · 24 GB GDDR6X · 450 W

97
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
GeForce RTX 4090 wins by 2
GeForce RTX 5080 Super — Blackwell · 24 GB · 380 W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5080 Super

Blackwell · 24 GB · 380 W

95
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

GeForce RTX 4090 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4090 lands at 97 and GeForce RTX 5080 Super at 95. That puts GeForce RTX 4090 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick GeForce RTX 4090 if…

  • NVIDIA driver stack
  • DLSS support on RTX
  • Strong resale value

Pick GeForce RTX 5080 Super if…

  • Latest generation silicon
  • Improved perf-per-watt
  • Full modern feature set
GeForce RTX 4090 97
vs
95 GeForce RTX 5080 Super

Score breakdown

GeForce RTX 4090
97
raster 97
rt 92
ai 94
efficiency 73
GeForce RTX 5080 Super
95
raster 95
rt 96
ai 96
efficiency 80

Specs side-by-side

GeForce RTX 4090 versus GeForce RTX 5080 Super — full spec comparison
Spec GeForce RTX 4090 GeForce RTX 5080 Super
Architecture
Ada
Blackwell
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
24 GB GDDR7
TBP
450 W
380 W
Release year
2022
2025

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

GeForce RTX 5080 Super

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: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 5080 Super

Which is better, GeForce RTX 4090 or GeForce RTX 5080 Super? +

GeForce RTX 4090 scores 97 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is GeForce RTX 4090 worth the price? +

At $1,599, GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a Specdex score of 97 — strongest in raster.

Is GeForce RTX 5080 Super worth the price? +

At $1,099, GeForce RTX 5080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in rt.

Does GeForce RTX 4090 or GeForce RTX 5080 Super 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.