GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (287mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $930 versus $4,086.44 for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2, it costs 77% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 352.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+352.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,086.44) | ✅More affordable ($930) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $4086.44, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999 and now averages $930. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX costs 77.2% less ($3156 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 33.6 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 354.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $999-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4086.44 | $930-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 33.6+354% |
| Codename | GB202 | Navi 31 |
| Release | August 15 2025 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #15 | #12 |
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