NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W
98
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
GeForce RTX 5090 wins by 5
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
93
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 5090 lands at 98 and GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 93. That puts GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓Unrivaled 4K and path-tracing
- ✓DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Gen
- ✓32 GB VRAM for AI
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 5090 98
vs 93 GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 5090
98 raster 100
rt 100
ai 100
efficiency 78
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 74
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada |
| CUDA cores | 21,760 | — |
| Tensor cores | 680 (5th gen) | — |
| RT cores | 170 (4th gen) | — |
| VRAM | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 512-bit | — |
| Bandwidth | 1792 GB/s | — |
| TBP | 575 W | 320 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
GeForce RTX 5090
Pros
- +Unrivaled 4K and path-tracing
- +DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Gen
- +32 GB VRAM for AI
Cons
- −Enormous power draw
- −Two-slot+ cooler required
- −Scarce MSRP supply
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
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
FAQ: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, GeForce RTX 5090 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $1,999, GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 5090 or GeForce RTX 4080 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.