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

✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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100.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
❌62% higher power demand at 575W vs 355W.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 31.3 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 355W instead of 575W, a 220W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 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 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 31.3 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 355W instead of 575W, a 220W reduction.

Trade-offs

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100.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
❌62% higher power demand at 575W vs 355W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX better than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 30,399 vs 31,285 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the overall package: you are getting FSR 3 + AFMF, plus much lower power draw (355W vs 575W).

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 24 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?

Radeon RX 7900 XTX can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $999 MSRP. Radeon RX 7900 XTX is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 7900 XTX is about $1,000 cheaper on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 2.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 make more sense than Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 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 newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $1,999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 7900 XTX currently gives you 2.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 105.9%.

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 XTX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	276 FPS	325 FPS
medium	257 FPS	310 FPS
high	219 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	307 FPS
medium	217 FPS	258 FPS
high	172 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	168 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	188 FPS
medium	149 FPS	156 FPS
high	112 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	106 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 XTX
1080p
low	880 FPS	881 FPS
medium	713 FPS	690 FPS
high	561 FPS	534 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	697 FPS	678 FPS
medium	591 FPS	545 FPS
high	483 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	375 FPS
medium	328 FPS	308 FPS
high	305 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	237 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	944 FPS	999 FPS
medium	772 FPS	999 FPS
high	698 FPS	939 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	704 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	964 FPS
medium	598 FPS	845 FPS
high	529 FPS	704 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	528 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	580 FPS
medium	419 FPS	504 FPS
high	377 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	352 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	999 FPS	999 FPS
medium	999 FPS	884 FPS
high	907 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	684 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	885 FPS	772 FPS
medium	778 FPS	655 FPS
high	684 FPS	563 FPS
ultra	513 FPS	483 FPS
4K
low	639 FPS	547 FPS
medium	547 FPS	475 FPS
high	456 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	352 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 XTX

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 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 scores 30,399 and the Radeon RX 7900 XTX reaches 31,285 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% 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 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 680 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D Mark Score	30,399	31,285+3%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760+254%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+71%	61.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2498 MHz+4%
ROPs	176	192+9%
TMUs	680+77%	384
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+610%	3 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+1500%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170+77%	96

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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 XTX 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 XTX 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 XTX
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 XTX has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 86.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2. Bus width: 512-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — 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 XTX
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+33%	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s+87%	960 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+33%	384-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 XTX). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 5090 D v2) vs AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 draws 575W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 47.3% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 287mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
TDP	575W	355W-38%
Recommended PSU	1000W	800W-20%
Power Connector	16-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	287mm
Height	137mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	68°C-3%
Perf/Watt	52.9	88.1+67%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX costs 50% less ($1000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.2 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 31.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 105.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).