GeForce RTX 4090 vs …
Every graphics cards worth comparing against the GeForce RTX 4090 — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Step-up options (higher score)
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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
99
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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090
98
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GPU comparison VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
98
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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
MSI
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090
98
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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
Gigabyte
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090
98
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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
PNY
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
98
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
GPU comparison VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
99
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GPU comparison VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090
98
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GPU comparison VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
98
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GPU comparison VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
MSI
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090
98
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GPU comparison VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
Gigabyte
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090
98
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GPU comparison VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090
97
vs
PNY
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
98
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Cheaper alternatives
Frequently asked
What's better than the GeForce RTX 4090? +
Higher-scoring graphics cards include GeForce RTX 5090 Super, GeForce RTX 5090, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090. Each scores above the GeForce RTX 4090's 97/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the GeForce RTX 4090? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include GeForce RTX 5080 Super, GeForce RTX 5080, GeForce RTX 4080 Super — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the GeForce RTX 4090's $1,599 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the GeForce RTX 4090? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are GeForce RTX 5090 Super, GeForce RTX 5090, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.