NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Also called nvidia rtx 4000 ada generation, rtx 4000 ada generation
NVIDIA RTX desktop graphics card with 20 GB at 130 W board power.
What you need to know
Still a strong 1440p desktop GPU.
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation launched in August 9, 2023. 20 GB is the frame buffer on the reference sheet. It is no longer the newest card in every store, but it remains useful when the CPU and the rest of the PC keep up.
- Still good?
- Yes, especially at 1440p
- Product age
- 3 years old
- Upgrade pressure
- Low to moderate
What this hardware means today
Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.
- Performance today
- Very Good. Still strong for 1440p and creator work when the rest of the PC keeps up.
- Product age 3 years old
- Previous generation. Launched August 9, 2023. Newer series exist. That does not make this card unusable by itself.
- Support status
- Supported. Current GeForce Game Ready and Studio drivers still cover this generation unless the vendor has retired it.
- Upgrade pressure
- Low to moderate. Upgrade pressure comes from native 4K, VRAM-heavy titles, or wanting current-generation features.
Where does it sit?
This NVIDIA line sits on the recent GeForce RTX timeline. Partner cards can change coolers, connectors, and clocks.
Performance context
These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Resolution, settings, and the CPU still win.
1080p gaming: Excellent
More GPU than most 1080p setups need if this card is in the current or previous generation.
1440p gaming: Very Good
This is the job many desktop cards in this class were sold for.
4K gaming: Good
Native 4K is where memory size and the memory bus show up. Upscaling changes the picture.
Creator work: Very Good
GPU acceleration in apps is real. Large timelines still want more VRAM than a thin card has.
Efficiency: Excellent
The sheet lists 130 W board power. Partner cards can differ.
Should you upgrade?
Probably not if the card is not the bottleneck.
Upgrade makes more sense if
- Current games are GPU-bound at your resolution and settings
- Current games are GPU-bound at your resolution and settings
- You need current-generation features this card does not have
- Your present GPU is a much older generation and this would be a real step up
Upgrade makes less sense if
- You already play at a resolution this card can feed
- The CPU, RAM, or storage is what actually stalls the machine
- You are shopping for a newer card in the same class to fix a software or driver problem
Specifications
Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Partner cards can still differ. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.
Graphics processor
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Family | RTX |
| GPU | AD104 |
| Integrated | No |
| Mobile | No |
| Workstation | No |
| Segment | Desktop |
Memory
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation addresses 20 GB.
| Memory size | 20 GB |
|---|
Power and board
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation lists 130 W board power.
| Board power | 130 W |
|---|
Market
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation launched August 9, 2023.
| Launch date | August 9, 2023 |
|---|
Independent scores
These are third-party benchmark figures stored in the Feex Hardware Database. They are not Feex measurements.
| PassMark G3D | 23,661 PassMark figure via PassMark Videocard Benchmark. Not a Feex measurement. |
|---|---|
| PassMark G2D | 1,107 PassMark figure via PassMark Videocard Benchmark. Not a Feex measurement. |
Compatibility
| Slot | PCI Express x16. Check the exact link rate on the board. |
|---|---|
| Power | 130 W on the sheet. The power plug is a partner-card detail. |
| Case | Length, thickness, and slot count vary by partner cooler. Measure the case, not the SKU name. |
The SKU name is not a cooler, a length, or a power plug. Read the exact partner card before you buy or install.
Seat power connectors fully. A loose high-power plug can overheat. That is a connector problem, not a reason to assume the GPU is dead.
Driver packages from a previous GPU are a common crash source. Clean-install the current vendor package before you replace hardware.
No display after install
Plug the monitor into the GPU outputs, not the motherboard, unless this is an integrated part. A black screen with fans spinning is often a power plug, a seated PCIe card, or the display cable.
Driver installs, then games crash
Use the vendor package that matches this generation. A leftover driver from a previous GPU is a common cause.
Sources and verification
Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.
- Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.
- PassMark Videocard Benchmark · Independent benchmark. Not a Feex measurement.
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