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GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon HD 8790M
The GeForce RTX 4090 is much faster than the Radeon HD 8790M on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce RTX 409077% Score
- Up to 7035% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 9 years and 7 months newer
- Available for $3,495.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 4090 has 11847% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 4090 fills pixels 6060% faster.
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GeForce RTX 4090 maps textures 5873% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 4090 moves data 1478% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon HD 8790M?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090. It's 7600% faster than the Radeon HD 8790M on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 1/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4090 than Radeon HD 8790M?expand_more
7600% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon HD 8790M?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4090 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 4090 and Radeon HD 8790M?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 scores 77/100, Radeon HD 8790M scores 1/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon HD 8790M bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon HD 8790M?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 4090 and Radeon HD 8790M?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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