NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a NVIDIA GPU on the Ada Lovelace architecture, released 2022-10-12 at $1,599 MSRP. 24GB GDDR6X, 2520MHz boost clock, 450W TDP.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: key specs and price?
24GB GDDR6X (384-bit), 450W TDP, PCIe 4.0 x16, $1,599 MSRP.
Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2022-10-12 |
| MSRP | $1,599 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| Process | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores | 16,384 |
| Base Clock | 2235 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz |
| Memory | 24 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit |
| TDP | 450 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Ports | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1a |
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Should you buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 now? — Verdict →
Positioning
Among the 42 verified GPUs tracked here, the RTX 4090's launch price ($1,599) sits in the 5th percentile for affordability, and its 24GB VRAM in the 2th percentile for capacity.
Its price per GB of VRAM is $67, 46% above the category median.
At 450W TDP it ranks in the 2th percentile for power efficiency; a 780W+ power supply is recommended.
Released in 2022, it has been followed by 20 newer verified products in this category.
Spec Insight
The RTX 4090's 24GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus suits 4K gaming and VRAM-heavy workloads (generative AI, video editing) by common capacity guidelines; actual VRAM demand varies by title and settings.
Board power (TDP) is 450W — a 780W+ power supply is recommended with system headroom. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and offers 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1a.
Generation Context
A successor, the RTX 5090 (2025), is already out — boost -4% at $1,999 launch. Worth weighing for new purchases.
Timeline
- 2022-10-12 — RTX 4090 출시 (MSRP $1,599)
FAQ
What power supply does the RTX 4090 require?
With a 450W TDP, a power supply of 780W or higher is recommended for the RTX 4090.
How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 have?
The RTX 4090 has 24GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.
Compare
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Related
- gpu/rtx-5070-laptop (brand)
- gpu/rtx-3080-ti (competitor)
- gpu/rtx-5090 (successor)
- gpu/rtx-5080 (competitor)
- gpu/rx-7900-xtx (competitor)
Sources
- www.nvidia.com https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-4090/
- en.wikipedia.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_RTX_40_series
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