Radeon RX 7900 XT vs GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
Radeon RX 7900 XT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (32 GB vs 20 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7900 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (20 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (276mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $630 versus $4,086.44 for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 518.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+518.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($630) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,086.44) |
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 Radeon RX 7900 XT and GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
Radeon RX 7900 XT
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 28,996 and the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 reaches 30,399 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) vs 680.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,996 | 30,399+5% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376 | 21760+305% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+104% |
| Boost Clock | 2394 MHz | 2407 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+9% | 176 |
| TMUs | 336 | 680+102% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 21.3 MB+610% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 96 MB+1500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | 170+102% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT 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 | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7900 XT comes with 20 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has 32 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 1792 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — a 124% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2. Bus width: 320-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 20 GB | 32 GB+60% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 800 GB/s | 1792 GB/s+124% |
| Bus Width | 320-bit | 512-bit+60% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 96 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7900 XT draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2's 575W — a 62.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 1000W (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 276mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W-48% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W-25% | 1000W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 276mm | 304mm |
| Height | 110mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.7+83% | 52.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $630, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 launched at $1999 and now averages $4086.44. The Radeon RX 7900 XT costs 84.6% less ($3456 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 7.4 (GeForce RTX 5090 D v2) — the Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 521.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899-55% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $630-85% | $4086.44 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.0+522% | 7.4 |
| Codename | Navi 31 | GB202 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | August 15 2025 |
| Ranking | #21 | #15 |
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