RTX 4090 24GB vs RTX 5090 32GB
The RTX 5090 32GB is about 13% faster at 1440p, and the RTX 4090 24GB costs about $2,070 less right now. For the money, the RTX 4090 24GB is the better buy.
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB
- Video memory
- 24 GB
- Power
- 450 W
- Recommended power supply
- 850 W
- Power connector
- 12V-2x6
- Card length
- 337–348 mm
- Released
- 2022
Models: ASUS TUF Gaming OC, MSI Gaming X Trio, Gigabyte Gaming OC
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB
- Video memory
- 32 GB
- Power
- 575 W
- Recommended power supply
- 1000 W
- Power connector
- 12V-2x6
- Card length
- 332–359 mm
- Released
- 2025
Models: Zotac Solid, Gigabyte Gaming OC, MSI Gaming Trio OC, ASUS ROG Astral OC
Average frame rates
Estimated across demanding games at High settings, each tested with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 32 GB of DDR5-6000.
Cost per frame at 1440p: RTX 4090 24GB $12 · RTX 5090 32GB $22
Game by game at 1440p
| Game | RTX 4090 24GB | RTX 5090 32GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 106 | 134 | RTX 5090 32GB +26% |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 88 | 114 | RTX 5090 32GB +30% |
| Fortnite | 226 | 250 | RTX 5090 32GB +11% |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 468 | 506 | RTX 5090 32GB +8% |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | 182 | 207 | RTX 5090 32GB +14% |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | 142 | 155 | RTX 5090 32GB +9% |
Which graphics card should you buy?
- Better value: the RTX 4090 24GB costs less per frame ($12 vs $22 per fps at 1440p).
- The RTX 5090 32GB has more video memory (32 GB vs 24 GB), which matters for 1440p and 4K with high textures.
- The RTX 4090 24GB uses about 125 W less, so it runs cooler and quieter and can get by with a smaller power supply.
- The RTX 4090 24GB is no longer sold new — it’s a second-hand buy at around $1,979.
Check either card with your processor in the bottleneck checker, or try it in a full build in the builder.
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Frame rates are Rigsmith estimates from its performance indices, not measured benchmarks. Prices are the cheapest in-stock new price at Australian stores as of 12/11/2026, including GST.