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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090vsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super

These graphics cards both feature 16 PCIe lanes and fit up to four displays. They diverge sharply in generation, raw compute power, and price.

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Intro

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Biggest differences

  • Memory bandwidth

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 leads

    3.56×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50901,792 GB/s
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super504 GB/s

  • Launch price

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super leads

    3.34×

    lower is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50901,999 USD
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super599 USD

  • Shader cores

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 leads

    3.04×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 509021,760 cores
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super7,168 cores

  • Video memory

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 leads

    2.67×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 509032 GB
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super12 GB

Where each one wins

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

    • Shader cores
    • Base clock
    • FP32 compute
    • Video memory
    • Memory type
    • Memory bus width
    • Memory bandwidth
    • Memory speed
    • Last-level cache
    • PCIe version
    • HDMI version
    • DisplayPort version

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super

    • Launch price
    • Boost clock
    • Board power
    • Recommended PSU

What both have

  • Power connectors12V-2x6
  • PCIe lanes16 lanes
  • HDMI outputs1 ports
  • DisplayPort outputs3 ports
  • Max displays4 displays

Every spec

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SpecNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-012024-01
Launch price1,999 USD599 USD
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureBlackwellAda lovelace
Shader cores21,760 cores7,168 cores
Boost clock2,410 MHz2,475 MHz
Base clock2,010 MHz1,980 MHz
FP32 compute104.8 TFLOPS35.5 TFLOPS
Memory

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Memory specs

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Video memory32 GB12 GB
Memory typeGddr7Gddr6x
Memory bus width512 bit192 bit
Memory bandwidth1,792 GB/s504 GB/s
Memory speed28 Gbps21 Gbps
Last-level cache96 MB48 MB
Power

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Board power575 W220 W
Recommended PSU1,000 W1600 W
Power connectors12V-2x612V-2x62
Interface

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Interface specs

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PCIe version5.04.0
PCIe lanes16 lanes16 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1
DisplayPort version2.1b31.4a
HDMI outputs1 ports1 ports
DisplayPort outputs3 ports3 ports
Max displays4 displays4 displays
Video engine

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Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1AV1
Video encoders3 encodersNot published
Size

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Card length304 mmNot published
Card height137 mmNot published
Slot width2 slots4Not published
Notes on 4 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Recommended PSU: NVIDIA's minimum for a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X; it recommends a PCIe CEM 5.1 compliant PSU.
  2. 2NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super, Power connectors: Nvidia's 16-pin header is the 12V-2x6 variant; an adapter cable for non-ATX 3.0 power supplies ships with the card.
  3. 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b at UHBR20 on all three DP outputs.
  4. 4NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Slot width: The card is 2-slot, but NVIDIA's install guide asks for 3-slot (61 mm) case clearance.

Performance and Architecture

The RTX 5090 runs on the Blackwell architecture with 21,760 shader cores and delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. In comparison, the RTX 4070 Super uses Ada Lovelace architecture with 7,168 cores and 35.5 TFLOPS.

For demanding workloads and high-end rendering, the massive core count of the RTX 5090 provides a significant speed advantage. The RTX 4070 Super offers a higher boost clock of 2,475 MHz, while the RTX 5090 edges ahead with a 2,010 MHz base clock.

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Performance and Architecture

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Memory and Video Processing

The RTX 5090 equips 32 GB of GDDR7 video memory on a 512-bit bus, reaching a bandwidth of 1,792 GB/s with 28 Gbps speed and a 96 MB last-level cache. The RTX 4070 Super includes 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, achieving 504 GB/s bandwidth at 21 Gbps with a 48 MB cache.

For video encoding, the RTX 5090 supports H.264, HEVC, and AV1 across three encoders. The RTX 4070 Super handles AV1 encoding, while its encoder count is not published.

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Memory and Video Processing

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Power and System Requirements

The RTX 5090 demands a 575 W board power and requires a 1,000 W minimum PSU. It uses a 12V-2x6 power connector.

By contrast, the RTX 4070 Super operates at a much lower 220 W board power and needs a 600 W PSU. It also utilizes the 12V-2x6 header, with an adapter cable included for non-ATX 3.0 power supplies.

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Power and System Requirements

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Display and Physical Specs

The RTX 5090 features PCIe 5.0, HDMI 2.1b, and DisplayPort 2.1b supporting UHBR20 on all three outputs. The RTX 4070 Super relies on PCIe 4.0, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4a.

Measuring 304 mm long and 137 mm high, the RTX 5090 is a 2-slot card that requires 3-slot case clearance. Dimensions for the RTX 4070 Super are not published.

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The Verdict

Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 if you need maximum compute throughput, extensive GDDR7 memory, and advanced DisplayPort 2.1b outputs. Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super if you want a lower launch price of $599 and a manageable 220 W board power requirement.

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FAQ

What power supply do I need for the RTX 5090?

NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 1,000 W PSU for a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X, recommending a PCIe CEM 5.1 compliant power supply.

What memory type does the RTX 4070 Super use?

It uses 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus.

Which card supports PCIe 5.0?

The RTX 5090 supports PCIe 5.0, while the RTX 4070 Super supports PCIe 4.0.

How many displays can each card support?

Both cards support a maximum of 4 displays.

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