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.

Overview

The GeForce RTX 5090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 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: 38,867 points. Launch price was $1,999.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5090

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112%

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Radeon HD4650

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Radeon R5 M240

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Radeon HD 4550

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GeForce GT 320

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109%

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105%

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MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

100%

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89%

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86%

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85%

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85%

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85%

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84%

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83%

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Radeon HD 2400 XT

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83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 5090 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 5090 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 scores 38,867 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) architecture (codename: GB202), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 21760 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 680 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 176 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 104.8 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2407 MHz from a base of 2017 MHz.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5090
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	38,867
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GB202
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	21760
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	680
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	176
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	2407 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	2017 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	104.8 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	1,636.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 5.0 x16
Transistor Count	92,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#3

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 video memory connected via a 512-bit memory bus, delivering 1792 GB/s of bandwidth.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5090
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	32 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR7
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	512-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	1792 GB/s
L1 Cache	21.3 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 5090 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5090
NVIDIA Reflex	✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	✅ Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 13.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x), decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5090
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	6th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 draws 575 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1000W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin (12VHPWR). Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 85°C under load.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5090
TDPPower consumption under load	575 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	1000W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	304mm
Card Height	137mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $2,700 (MSRP: $1999), the GeForce RTX 5090 delivers 14 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #3 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5090
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$2700
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#3
Release Date	January 30 2025
Release Year	2025