GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025

Why buy it

✅1.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4.2% in PassMark G3D (30,399 vs 29,163), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 32 GB vs 24 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 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: 29,163 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 scores 30,399 and the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU reaches 29,163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) with 680 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	30,399+4%	29,163
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760	21760
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2407 MHz
ROPs	176	176
TMUs	680	680
L1 Cache	21.3 MB	21.3 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB	96 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170	170
Tensor Cores	680	680

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
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 5090 D v2 has 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU carries 24 GB. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2. Memory bus width is 512-bit on the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+33%	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s+100%	896 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+100%	256-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB	96 MB

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Display & API Support

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

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
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 5090 D v2 draws 575W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU's 575W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered.