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

✅11.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,000 less on MSRP ($1,999 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 115.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.2 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅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 32 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌94.9% higher power demand at 575W vs 295W.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 32 GB).
✅Draws 295W instead of 575W, a 280W reduction.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 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 D v2 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.1% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$1,999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

2025

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅11.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,000 less on MSRP ($1,999 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 115.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.2 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅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.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 32 GB).
✅Draws 295W instead of 575W, a 280W reduction.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 32 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌94.9% higher power demand at 575W vs 295W.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 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 D v2 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.1% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$1,999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 15.2 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 better than Radeon PRO W7900?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 7.8% 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 D v2 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 D v2 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is about $2,000 cheaper on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $3,999 MSRP, and you are getting 11.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 7.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 115.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W7900 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7900 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $3,999 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 PRO W7900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	276 FPS	262 FPS
medium	257 FPS	242 FPS
high	219 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	246 FPS
medium	217 FPS	205 FPS
high	172 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	174 FPS
medium	149 FPS	145 FPS
high	112 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	880 FPS	813 FPS
medium	713 FPS	639 FPS
high	561 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	697 FPS	617 FPS
medium	591 FPS	495 FPS
high	483 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	307 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	320 FPS
medium	328 FPS	256 FPS
high	305 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	191 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	944 FPS	945 FPS
medium	772 FPS	775 FPS
high	698 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	714 FPS
medium	598 FPS	587 FPS
high	529 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	498 FPS
medium	419 FPS	412 FPS
high	377 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	292 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	999 FPS	946 FPS
medium	999 FPS	801 FPS
high	907 FPS	714 FPS
ultra	684 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	885 FPS	714 FPS
medium	778 FPS	604 FPS
high	684 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	513 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	639 FPS	505 FPS
medium	547 FPS	437 FPS
high	456 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	317 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 PRO W7900

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 PRO W7900

The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 scores 30,399 versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 28,211 — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 leads by 7.8%. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon PRO W7900 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2495 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 96 (Radeon PRO W7900) with 680 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
G3D Mark Score	30,399+8%	28,211
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	21760+254%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+71%	61.32 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz	2495 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)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 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 W7900 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 PRO W7900 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
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 D v2 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7900 has 48 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) — a 107.4% 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 PRO W7900) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
VRAM Capacity	32 GB	48 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s+107%	864 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 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
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 D v2) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
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 D v2 draws 575W versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 295W — a 64.4% difference. The Radeon PRO W7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 750W (Radeon PRO W7900). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 D v2	Radeon PRO W7900
TDP	575W	295W-49%
Recommended PSU	1000W	750W-25%
Power Connector	16-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	52.9	95.6+81%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 costs 50% less ($2000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.2 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 7.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 114.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).