GeForce RTX 4090
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At a Glance
- Entry Type
- Reference GPU
- Architecture
- Ada Lovelace
- Series
- GeForce RTX 40 Series
- GPU Die
- AD102
- Launch Date
- 2022-09-20
- CUDA Cores
- 16,384
- TMUs
- 512
- ROPs
- 176
- Memory
- 24 GB GDDR6X
- Bus Width
- 384-bit
- TDP/TBP
- 450 W
- Rec. PSU
- 850 W
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x16
- Data Confidence
- Partial
Overview
GeForce RTX 4090 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce RTX 40 Series family. It is listed with Ada Lovelace architecture and AD102 silicon.
Key reference data: 16,384 CUDA cores/shaders, 24 GB GDDR6X memory, 384-bit memory bus, 450 W board power class.
Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Why It Mattered
GeForce RTX 4090 is a priority page because it is the flagship GeForce RTX 40 Series card and the main Ada Lovelace comparison target for later Blackwell cards. NVIDIA's product page lists 16,384 CUDA cores and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Launch Context
Launch context should use NVIDIA's RTX 40 Series announcement and product page for dates, product positioning, and official specifications, then separate review findings into their own section.
Performance Context
Performance context should be written from independent reviews with methodology and should separate native raster, ray tracing, DLSS, creator workloads, and power behavior.
Architecture Context
Ada Lovelace context should use NVIDIA's Ada architecture material for third-generation RT cores, fourth-generation Tensor cores, DLSS 3-era features, and AD102 positioning. Keep this distinct from independent performance conclusions.
Collector Relevance
For archival use, record the exact board-partner SKU, PCB revision, VBIOS, cooler, slot width, memory configuration, power connectors, display outputs, factory clocks, and any regional or OEM markings.
Used-Market Caution
Used-market notes should cover physical size, PSU/cable requirements, warranty status, and board-specific connector/cooling details only when linked to manufacturer documents or reliable investigations.
Board, Connector, and Cooling Notes
Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Driver and Platform Notes
Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.
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Reviews1 review
Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.
Market Watch 5 data points Median $2,289 US · Used · Active listing
Recent observed market data for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Listings are samples, not guaranteed inventory.
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SourcesPartial
Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21
This entry is still being source-checked.
Source Status
Source review pending. Treat narrative notes as incomplete until listed sources are reviewed.
Pending source review topics:
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- launch context
- performance context
- competitive context
- driver and platform notes
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Data confidence and source status
Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
- Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
- Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
- Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
- Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.
Primary / manufacturer sources
- NVIDIA GeForce graphics card comparisonOfficial GeForce generation and feature contextOpen source
- NVIDIA, GeForce RTX 4090 product pagePrimary specifications and feature source.Open source
- NVIDIA Newsroom, GeForce RTX 40 Series announcementPrimary launch/source context.Open source
- NVIDIA, Ada GPU Architecture whitepaperPrimary architecture source for Ada feature context.Open source
Independent reference sources
- TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source
Derived datasets and spec dumps
- RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source
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