NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Highest base clock
- Highest boost clock
The RTX 4090 carries the NVIDIA name into the flagship graphics card class. Of all the flagship graphics cards in our database, the RTX 4090 Has the highest base clock. Key rivals to keep in mind are RTX 3090, RTX 5090 and RTX 4080.
- VRAM24 GB
- Shader units16,384
- Boost clock2,520 MHz
- Memory bandwidth1,008 GB/s
- Total board power450 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$1,599
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
|---|---|
| GPU die | AD102 |
| Process | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 16,384 |
| Ray tracing units | 128 |
| Base clock | 2,235 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,520 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 82.6 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 24 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 1,008 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | DLSS Frame Generation (2x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 450 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 850 W |
| Power connector | 1x 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 11.97 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 3 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,599 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Flagship Graphics Card Class
On shader units, the RTX 4090 sits right around the average for its class. Its fp32 compute figure is 11% above what is average for its class. Measured on vram, the RTX 4090 sits 11% under the average for similar models.
Compare RTX 4090 With Its Rivals
Other models in the same class:
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 4090 released?
The RTX 4090 has an official release date of October 12, 2022.
What was the launch price of the RTX 4090?
Its launch price was $1,599, according to our data as of October 2022.
What does the RTX 4090 compete with?
If you’re considering the RTX 4090, it’s also worth looking at RTX 3090, RTX 5090, RTX 4080 and RTX 3080 Ti.