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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,720
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,840
  • VRAM: 24 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 425 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

9.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

9.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

9.8

Performance

24.0%

9.3

Memory

12.0%

6.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.2

Design

4.0%

9.5

Connectivity & Media

Exceptional
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 D is an enthusiast-class graphics card featuring the Ada Lovelace architecture, specifically designed to comply with export regulations while maintaining flagship performance. Key technical specifications include 14,592 CUDA cores, 456 fourth-generation Tensor cores, 114 third-generation RT cores, and 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 384-bit memory bus with a total bandwidth of 1008 GB/s. It operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a slightly reduced TGP of 425W compared to the standard 4090. Main pros include exceptional 4K gaming and AI performance, support for DLSS 3 frame generation, and superior cooling efficiency in custom models. Cons include the lack of official overclocking support, its massive physical size requiring large PC cases, and a high power consumption that necessitates a robust power supply.

Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

9.1
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a technical score of 9.09 points, which is higher than that of 87.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

9.1

Overall score

40.0%

1.4

Price

6.8
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is lower than 64.5% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

35,000 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 35,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 94.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

24,886 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 24,886 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 91.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

30,621 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 30,621 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 72.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

19,076 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 19,076 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 75.4% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

73.5 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D delivers 73.5 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 93.7% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

24 GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

384 bit
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

1,008 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D reaches 1,008 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 93.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

32.4 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

425 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a TDP of 425 W, which is higher than that of 94% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

425 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425 W under peak load, which is higher than 93% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

850 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

450 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a board power limit of 450 W, which is higher than that of 92.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

425 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

304 x 137 x 61 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

304 mm
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is 304 mm long, which is longer than 62.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.8% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

137 mm
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is 137 mm tall, which is taller than 73.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

3 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,777 g
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D weighs 1,777 g, which is heavier than 82.8% of graphics cards.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D vs the average graphics card

  • 74 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more compute units than the average graphics card (114 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more compute units than the average graphics card (114 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.114 vs 40
  • 74 more ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (114 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (114 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.114 vs 40
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.1008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.24 GB vs 12 GB
  • 112 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.176 vs 64
  • 3.01x higher texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,149.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,149.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.1149.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 272 more TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more TMUs than the average graphics card (456 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more TMUs than the average graphics card (456 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.456 vs 184
  • 2.72x higher pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (443.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (443.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.443.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 74 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more compute units than the average graphics card (114 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 74 more ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (114 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 112 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 3.01x higher texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,149.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 272 more TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more TMUs than the average graphics card (456 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 2.72x higher pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (443.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 312 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more AI cores than the average graphics card (456 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 3.26x higher FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (73.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 18.8% higher base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,280 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 2.38x higher gaming score
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (35,000 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 2.72x higher ray tracing score
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (24,886 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 35.2% higher PassMark score
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (30,621 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 10,240 more FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (14,592 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 3.2x higher compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (73.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 2.47x higher FP16 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (73.5 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 2.25x higher memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,008 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 3x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 18x more Infinity Cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 3.33x more transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has more transistors than the average graphics card (76,300 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • 6 °C higher thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 88.6% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (14.6 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.06x larger GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (608 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 97.7% higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (425 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • No dual BIOS
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 2x higher board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 93.2% higher peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (425 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 83.3% higher idle power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (22 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
  • 12 mm higher card profile
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 19 mm longer card length
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 74% heavier card weight
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is heavier than the average graphics card (1,777 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • 1 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 97.7% higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (425 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (425 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.425 W vs 215 W
  • No dual BIOS
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.850 W vs 650 W
  • 2x higher board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.450 W vs 225 W
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 3.25x more expensive
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,720 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,720 vs £530).£1,720 vs £530
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D?

  • Unmatched high-resolution performance, delivering smooth 4K and even 8K gaming with maxed-out settings.
  • Exceptional for professional workflows, including 3D rendering in Blender, video editing with AV1 support, and local AI model training.
  • Massive VRAM capacity (24GB GDDR6X) provides long-term future-proofing for high-texture games and heavy creative projects.
  • Efficient thermal management, with many users reporting lower operating temperatures compared to the previous-gen 3090 Ti.
  • Access to DLSS 3 Frame Generation, which significantly boosts frame rates in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077.

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D?

  • Extremely high price point makes it an 'enthusiast-only' product with poor value for average users.
  • Slightly lower core count (approx. 11% fewer CUDA cores) compared to the standard RTX 4090 due to regulatory constraints.
  • Enormous physical dimensions often require a full-sized ATX case and can lead to sagging or installation difficulties.
  • Severe CPU bottlenecking at resolutions below 4K, meaning the card's full power is wasted on 1080p or 1440p setups.
  • High power requirements generally necessitate a robust 850W+ power supply and specialized 12VHPWR cables or adapters.

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wccftech.com
12/01/2024
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090D GPU For China Tested - Wccftech
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tomshardware.com
12/01/2024
Summary of the review
Nvidia's made-for-China RTX 4090D is only 5% slower in gaming performance than the original RTX 4090

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