G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,450 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 245.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 575W, a 325W reduction.
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025

Why buy it

✅28.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅254.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 192).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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264.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌130% higher power demand at 575W vs 250W.
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,450 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 245.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 575W, a 325W reduction.
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅28.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅254.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 192).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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264.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌130% higher power demand at 575W vs 250W.
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 better than GeForce RTX 5070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 28.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 5.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, 680 vs 192 Tensor cores, and 32 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is about 264.1% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and you are getting 28.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5070 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 5070 make more sense than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (250W vs 575W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $549 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 5090 D v2. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 currently gives you 5.4% higher G3D Mark and 28.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 5070 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
1080p
low	188 FPS	276 FPS
medium	171 FPS	257 FPS
high	155 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	260 FPS
medium	125 FPS	217 FPS
high	111 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	179 FPS
medium	79 FPS	149 FPS
high	66 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
1080p
low	615 FPS	880 FPS
medium	514 FPS	713 FPS
high	389 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	474 FPS
1440p
low	406 FPS	697 FPS
medium	325 FPS	591 FPS
high	254 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	383 FPS
medium	149 FPS	328 FPS
high	129 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	263 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
1080p
low	921 FPS	944 FPS
medium	742 FPS	772 FPS
high	652 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	731 FPS
medium	578 FPS	598 FPS
high	497 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	496 FPS	506 FPS
medium	399 FPS	419 FPS
high	349 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
1080p
low	799 FPS	999 FPS
medium	663 FPS	999 FPS
high	594 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	532 FPS	684 FPS
1440p
low	646 FPS	885 FPS
medium	535 FPS	778 FPS
high	475 FPS	684 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	513 FPS
4K
low	412 FPS	639 FPS
medium	357 FPS	547 FPS
high	328 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	342 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5070 and GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

GeForce RTX 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,399 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5070 scores 28,854 versus the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2's 30,399 — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 leads by 5.4%. The GeForce RTX 5070 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Raw compute: 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Boost clocks: 2512 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) with 192 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
G3D Mark Score	28,854	30,399+5%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	6144	21760+254%
Compute (TFLOPS)	30.87 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+239%
Boost Clock	2512 MHz+4%	2407 MHz
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	192	680+254%
L1 Cache	6 MB	21.3 MB+255%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	48	170+254%
Tensor Cores	192	680+254%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has 32 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — a 166.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2. Bus width: 192-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	32 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	672 GB/s	1792 GB/s+167%
Bus Width	192-bit	512-bit+167%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5070 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2's 575W — a 78.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
TDP	250W-57%	575W
Recommended PSU	650W-35%	1000W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin
Length	245mm	304mm
Height	115mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72°C	70°C-3%
Perf/Watt	115.4+118%	52.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 5070 costs 72.5% less ($1450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.6 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 15.2 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 246.1% better value.