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 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 260W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 GRE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

2023

Why buy it

✅130.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌173.7% higher power demand at 260W vs 95W.

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

2025

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

2023

Why buy it

✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 260W, a 165W reduction.

Why buy it

✅130.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 GRE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌173.7% higher power demand at 260W vs 95W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile better than Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7900 GRE averages 130.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 28,280 vs 27,162 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is a 2025 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, while Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a 2023 model from an older flagship class with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 16 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of FSR 3 (2023), and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. 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 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7900 GRE still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 GRE is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $549 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile 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 Mobile Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	149 FPS	246 FPS
medium	133 FPS	227 FPS
high	107 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	136 FPS	233 FPS
medium	115 FPS	195 FPS
high	81 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	159 FPS
medium	53 FPS	130 FPS
high	35 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	167 FPS	523 FPS
medium	125 FPS	453 FPS
high	86 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	417 FPS
medium	71 FPS	357 FPS
high	51 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	228 FPS
medium	37 FPS	200 FPS
high	30 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	144 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	670 FPS	900 FPS
medium	533 FPS	746 FPS
high	458 FPS	662 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	565 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	696 FPS
medium	390 FPS	571 FPS
high	330 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	417 FPS
4K
low	307 FPS	484 FPS
medium	250 FPS	399 FPS
high	191 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	276 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	214 FPS	525 FPS
medium	183 FPS	471 FPS
high	148 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	350 FPS
1440p
low	170 FPS	433 FPS
medium	147 FPS	391 FPS
high	114 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	278 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	294 FPS
medium	73 FPS	269 FPS
high	59 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile and Radeon RX 7900 GRE

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1515 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,280 points.

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 28,280 and the Radeon RX 7900 GRE reaches 27,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Boost clocks: 1515 MHz vs 2245 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
G3D Mark Score	28,280+4%	27,162
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10496+105%	5120
Boost Clock	1515 MHz	2245 MHz+48%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
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 Mobile comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	896 GB/s+56%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	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 (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC (Blackwell) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 7900 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Encoder	NVENC (Blackwell)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Blackwell)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile draws 95W versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 260W — a 93% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 276mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
TDP	95W-63%	260W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	276mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	60°C-29%
Perf/Watt	297.7+185%	104.5