GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU vs Radeon PRO W7800

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

2025Core: 2017 MHzBoost: 2407 MHz

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AMD

Radeon PRO W7800

2023Core: 1895 MHzBoost: 2525 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

  • 19.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
  • 121.2% higher power demand at 575W vs 260W.

Radeon PRO W7800

2023

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).
  • Draws 260W instead of 575W, a 315W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU better than Radeon PRO W7800?
Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 7.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023 and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting 19.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 7.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon PRO W7800 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 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon PRO W7800 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
Is Radeon PRO W7800 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon PRO W7800 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 $2,499 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
1080p
low276 FPS225 FPS
medium257 FPS210 FPS
high219 FPS184 FPS
ultra192 FPS168 FPS
1440p
low260 FPS203 FPS
medium217 FPS171 FPS
high172 FPS142 FPS
ultra155 FPS134 FPS
4K
low179 FPS138 FPS
medium149 FPS115 FPS
high112 FPS94 FPS
ultra100 FPS87 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
1080p
low872 FPS619 FPS
medium709 FPS508 FPS
high555 FPS383 FPS
ultra469 FPS329 FPS
1440p
low690 FPS450 FPS
medium585 FPS371 FPS
high476 FPS300 FPS
ultra376 FPS247 FPS
4K
low371 FPS246 FPS
medium316 FPS206 FPS
high291 FPS184 FPS
ultra254 FPS151 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
1080p
low944 FPS918 FPS
medium772 FPS762 FPS
high698 FPS676 FPS
ultra604 FPS580 FPS
1440p
low731 FPS709 FPS
medium598 FPS583 FPS
high529 FPS505 FPS
ultra452 FPS427 FPS
4K
low506 FPS497 FPS
medium419 FPS411 FPS
high377 FPS350 FPS
ultra316 FPS291 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
1080p
low999 FPS881 FPS
medium999 FPS732 FPS
high875 FPS671 FPS
ultra656 FPS583 FPS
1440p
low883 FPS692 FPS
medium775 FPS577 FPS
high656 FPS512 FPS
ultra492 FPS445 FPS
4K
low637 FPS472 FPS
medium525 FPS405 FPS
high437 FPS366 FPS
ultra328 FPS306 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and Radeon PRO W7800

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon PRO W7800

The Radeon PRO W7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1895 MHz to 2525 MHz. It has 4480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,180 points. Launch price was $2,499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU scores 29,163 versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 27,180 — the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU leads by 7.3%. The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon PRO W7800 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs 4,480 (Radeon PRO W7800). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs 45.25 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7800). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2525 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs 70 (Radeon PRO W7800) with 680 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
G3D Mark Score
29,163+7%
27,180
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
21760+386%
4480
Compute (TFLOPS)
104.8 TFLOPS+132%
45.25 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2407 MHz
2525 MHz+5%
ROPs
176+38%
128
TMUs
680+143%
280
L1 Cache
21.3 MB+965%
2 MB
L2 Cache
96 MB+1500%
6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
170+143%
70

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. 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 Radeon PRO W7800 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W7800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 4 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 4)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W7800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7800) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7800) — the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
VRAM Capacity
24 GB
32 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR7
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
896 GB/s+56%
576 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
96 MB+1500%
6 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7800). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7800).

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
Encoder
NVENC (9th Gen)
VCN 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC (6th Gen)
VCN 4.0
Codecs
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU draws 575W versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 260W — a 75.4% difference. The Radeon PRO W7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
TDP
575W
260W-55%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 8-pin
Length
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
50.7
104.5+106%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W7800
MSRP
$2499
Codename
GB202
Navi 31
Release
January 30 2025
April 13 2023
Ranking
#1
#28