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 5090 D v2

2025

Why buy it

✅19.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 20 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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122.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$899 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 32.3 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
❌91.7% higher power demand at 575W vs 300W.
❌10.1% longer card at 304mm vs 276mm.

Radeon RX 7900 XT

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,100 less on MSRP ($899 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 112.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 32.3 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 575W, a 275W reduction.
✅Measures 276mm instead of 304mm, a 28mm 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 20 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025

Radeon RX 7900 XT

2022

Why buy it

✅19.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 20 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,100 less on MSRP ($899 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 112.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 32.3 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 575W, a 275W reduction.
✅Measures 276mm instead of 304mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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122.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$899 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 32.3 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
❌91.7% higher power demand at 575W vs 300W.
❌10.1% longer card at 304mm vs 276mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 20 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 better than Radeon RX 7900 XT?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 averages 19.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 30,399 vs 28,996 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 20 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of FSR 3 (2023). That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is about 122.4% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $899 MSRP, and you are getting 19.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7900 XT 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, Radeon RX 7900 XT still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 7900 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 XT is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $899 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 5090 D v2 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	276 FPS	254 FPS
medium	257 FPS	235 FPS
high	219 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	241 FPS
medium	217 FPS	201 FPS
high	172 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	169 FPS
medium	149 FPS	140 FPS
high	112 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	880 FPS	633 FPS
medium	713 FPS	542 FPS
high	561 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	697 FPS	463 FPS
medium	591 FPS	401 FPS
high	483 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	231 FPS
medium	328 FPS	202 FPS
high	305 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	145 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	944 FPS	928 FPS
medium	772 FPS	760 FPS
high	698 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	702 FPS
medium	598 FPS	576 FPS
high	529 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	422 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	489 FPS
medium	419 FPS	403 FPS
high	377 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	999 FPS	851 FPS
medium	999 FPS	756 FPS
high	907 FPS	663 FPS
ultra	684 FPS	588 FPS
1440p
low	885 FPS	652 FPS
medium	778 FPS	578 FPS
high	684 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	513 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	639 FPS	460 FPS
medium	547 FPS	412 FPS
high	456 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	322 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 and Radeon RX 7900 XT

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.

Radeon RX 7900 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 scores 30,399 and the Radeon RX 7900 XT reaches 28,996 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7900 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 84 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) with 680 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
G3D Mark Score	30,399+5%	28,996
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760+305%	5376
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+104%	51.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2394 MHz
ROPs	176	192+9%
TMUs	680+102%	336
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+610%	3 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+1500%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170+102%	84

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 uses DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT has 20 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — a 124% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2. Bus width: 512-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+60%	20 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s+124%	800 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+60%	320-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+1500%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 draws 575W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 300W — a 62.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XT
TDP	575W	300W-48%
Recommended PSU	1000W	750W-25%
Power Connector	16-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	276mm
Height	137mm	110mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	52.9	96.7+83%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899. The Radeon RX 7900 XT costs 55% less ($1100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.2 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 32.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 112.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).