NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data includes a single direct comparison between these two cards in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 8587 points, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER scores 6269.5 points. This gives the RTX 4090 D a decisive 37% advantage in this specific workload. The delta is substantial and indicates a clear performance tier separation between the two boards.

In the broader database, the RTX 4090 D holds an average benchmark score of 178050 across all recorded tests. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, averages 182109, which places the RTX 4090 D at 2.2% behind that professional card. The RTX 4090 D also trails the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB by 3.1%, the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation by 3.6%, and the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB by 4.9%. Despite those small deficits against specialized compute cards, the RTX 4090 D sits in the 98th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER presents a very different picture. Its average benchmark score is 6270, placing it in the 36th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102, which matches it exactly with a 0% delta. The AMD FirePro W600 scores 6223, putting it 0.8% behind the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER. The NVIDIA Quadro K620 trails by 0.2%, while the AMD Radeon R7 M350 leads by 0.9%. These extremely small deltas indicate that the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER sits in a crowded performance band, whereas the RTX 4090 D operates in a much higher tier with fewer direct competitors.

The single head-to-head result shows the RTX 4090 D winning the only shared benchmark. The wins tally in the database confirms this: one win for the RTX 4090 D and zero for the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER. That 37% margin in 3DMark Steel Nomad is the primary quantitative evidence available for direct comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different generations of NVIDIA architectures. The RTX 4090 D uses the AD102 chip built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER uses the GB203 chip on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Both are manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node, so the fundamental fabrication technology is identical.

The transistor counts differ substantially. The RTX 4090 D packs 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 125.3M per mm². The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, with a density of 120.6M per mm². The RTX 4090 D therefore has a larger physical chip, more total transistors, and a slightly higher packing density.

Memory configurations also diverge. The RTX 4090 D carries 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER uses 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s. The memory clock rates reflect the newer memory type: the RTX 4090 D runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective. Although the newer GDDR7 operates at a higher frequency, the narrower bus on the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER prevents it from matching the older card's total bandwidth.

Compute resources show a similar pattern. The RTX 4090 D has 14592 shading units, 456 texture mapping units, 176 raster operation units, 114 ray tracing cores, and 456 tensor cores. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores. In every category, the RTX 4090 D holds a numerical advantage. The pixel rate for the RTX 4090 D is 443.5 GPixel/s versus 235.4 GPixel/s for the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER. Texture rate is 1,149.1 GTexel/s versus 686.6 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 73.54 TFLOPS versus 43.94 TFLOPS, with FP16 also running at 1:1 ratios for both cards.

Clock speeds are comparatively close. The RTX 4090 D has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2520 MHz. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER starts at 2295 MHz base and boosts to 2452 MHz. The newer card has a slightly higher base clock but a lower boost ceiling.

Power and physical specifications differ as well. The RTX 4090 D has a TDP of 425 W, requires a triple-slot cooler, and lists a suggested PSU of 800 W. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a 350 W TDP and uses a dual-slot cooler, with no suggested PSU figure recorded. Both use a single 16-pin power connector. Dimensions show the RTX 4090 D at 304 mm length, 137 mm height, and 61 mm width, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER matches the length and height exactly but is thinner at 48 mm.

Connectivity and output standards also advance with the newer card. The RTX 4090 D uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs on the RTX 4090 D are 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a single shared test, so the win distribution is straightforward. The RTX 4090 D wins the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark by 37%. That result, combined with its 98th percentile ranking and average score of 178050, indicates the card excels in demanding synthetic workloads that stress raw compute and memory throughput.

The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has no recorded wins against the RTX 4090 D. Its strengths lie elsewhere. The 36th percentile ranking and average score of 6270 place it in the mainstream performance band. Its exact match with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 and near-parity with several other cards suggest it sits in a competitive tier where small differences matter. The card also uses less power at 350 W versus 425 W, fits in a dual-slot footprint versus triple-slot, and offers newer display outputs with DisplayPort 2.1b support.

For workloads that prioritize the newer PCIe 5.0 interface, the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has an edge in bus bandwidth. For workloads that depend on memory capacity, the RTX 4090 D provides 24 GB versus 16 GB. For compute-heavy tasks, the RTX 4090 D delivers 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 versus 43.94 TFLOPS. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER's GDDR7 memory runs at a higher effective speed of 28 Gbps versus 21 Gbps, but the wider 384-bit bus on the RTX 4090 D still produces higher total bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher raw compute performance?

A: The RTX 4090 D delivers 73.54 TFLOPS FP32, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER delivers 43.94 TFLOPS. The RTX 4090 D also has higher pixel rate at 443.5 GPixel/s versus 235.4 GPixel/s, and higher texture rate at 1,149.1 GTexel/s versus 686.6 GTexel/s.

Q: How do the memory configurations compare?

A: The RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth. The newer GDDR7 memory runs at 28 Gbps effective versus 21 Gbps effective on the older card.

Q: What is the transistor and die size difference?

A: The RTX 4090 D uses 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die with a density of 125.3M per mm². The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER uses 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die with a density of 120.6M per mm².

Q: Which card consumes less power and fits in a smaller chassis?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a 350 W TDP and a dual-slot design, while the RTX 4090 D has a 425 W TDP and a triple-slot design. Both cards share the same length of 304 mm and height of 137 mm, but the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is thinner at 48 mm versus 61 mm.

Q: How do the two cards compare in the 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark?

A: The RTX 4090 D scores 8587 points, which is 37% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER's 6269.5 points. This is the only shared benchmark recorded in the database.

Q: What are the production statuses and release dates?

A: The RTX 4090 D is end-of-life and was released on December 27, 2023. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is active and has a release date of December 31, 2025.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two cards into different performance classes. The RTX 4090 D holds a 37% lead in the only direct benchmark comparison, sits in the 98th percentile of all GPUs, and provides substantially more compute resources across every measured category. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER operates in the 36th percentile with an average score of 6270, placing it in a tier where many cards perform within a few percentage points of each other.

For users who need maximum compute throughput, the RTX 4090 D is the clear choice. Its 73.54 TFLOPS FP32, 24 GB memory capacity, and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth position it for demanding workloads. The card also offers 114 ray tracing cores and 456 tensor cores versus 70 and 280 respectively on the newer card.

The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER appeals to users who prioritize efficiency and modern connectivity. Its 350 W TDP is 75 W lower than the RTX 4090 D's 425 W. Its dual-slot design fits in more cases than the triple-slot RTX 4090 D. The PCIe 5.0 interface and DisplayPort 2.1b outputs represent current-generation standards. However, the benchmark data does not show any performance scenario where the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER surpasses the RTX 4090 D.

The database records the RTX 4090 D with a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD and the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER with a launch MSRP of 749 USD. The RTX 4090 D is end-of-life, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is active. The 37% performance advantage in the shared benchmark, combined with the 98th versus 36th percentile rankings, indicates that the older card remains the stronger performer despite its discontinued status.

Specification Differences

| Field | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | AD102 | GB203 |

| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Transistors | 76,300 million | 45,600 million |

| Die Size | 609 mm² | 378 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 125.3M / mm² | 120.6M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2280 MHz | 2295 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz | 2452 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1313 MHz, 21 Gbps effective | 1750 MHz, 28 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 24 GB | 16 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |

| Memory Bus Width | 384 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 1.01 TB/s | 896.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 14592 | 8960 |

| TMUs | 456 | 280 |

| ROPs | 176 | 96 |

| RT Cores | 114 | 70 |

| Tensor Cores | 456 | 280 |

| Pixel Rate | 443.5 GPixel/s | 235.4 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 1,149.1 GTexel/s | 686.6 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 73.54 TFLOPS | 43.94 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 73.54 TFLOPS (1:1) | 43.94 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 425 W | 350 W |

| Slot Width | Triple-slot | Dual-slot |

| Suggested PSU | 800 W | Not recorded |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |

| Width | 61 mm | 48 mm |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | December 27, 2023 | December 31, 2025 |

| Launch MSRP | 1,599 USD | 749 USD |

| Average Benchmark Score | 178050 | 6270 |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 98 | 36 |