NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Graphics Card
Ada Lovelace · 24 GB GDDR6X
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 remains a powerhouse even after the Blackwell launch, delivering exceptional 4K gaming performance with its massive 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X memory. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, it handles native 4K gaming at ultra settings above 100fps in most titles and makes 8K gaming feasible with DLSS 3. The 450W TDP is substantial, requiring a high-quality 850W or greater power supply and robust case cooling. For creative professionals, the 24GB frame buffer handles enormous 3D scenes, AI model training, and 8K video editing with ease. While the newer RTX 5070 approaches its rasterization performance, the RTX 4090's larger VRAM pool and mature driver support keep it relevant for professional workloads. In ray tracing, it still outperforms everything except the RTX 5080 and 5090. Against AMD's RX 7900 XTX, the RTX 4090 maintains a comfortable lead in both rasterization and especially ray tracing. At $1,599, it remains a top choice for those who need maximum VRAM and proven Ada architecture stability.
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