RTX 4090 gaming performance
Yes: the RTX 4090 runs 102 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (2022) is a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K. It has 24 GB of video memory and is rated at 450 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 102 of the 102 games we track and 98 at 1440p and 74 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RTX 5080 and RX 7900 XTX. The next step up is the RTX 5090, about 12% faster.
RTX 4090 specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | October 2022 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 24 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit |
| Power (board) | 450 W |
| Launch price (US) | $1599 |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 100 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 100 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K) |
| Data confidence | High (direct review data) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 22.2 |
| Rank | #2 of 163 cards we track |
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the RTX 4090 can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 4090 FAQs
Is the RTX 4090 good for gaming?
It's a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 102 of 102 popular games, and 98 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 4090 run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 75 FPS on Low and 75 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 have?
24 GB. That's plenty for 1440p and high-res textures.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 4090?
The card is rated at 450 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 700 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
RTX 4090 vs RTX 5080: which is faster?
The RTX 4090 is about 13% faster than the RTX 5080 across 102 games at 4K High in our estimates.