GeForce RTX 5090
GPU·Enthusiast

GeForce RTX 5090

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

38,867

MSRP

$1999

AVG Price

$2700

January 30 2025
575 Watt
Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026)

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.

Overview

The GeForce RTX 5090 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: 38,867 points. Launch price was $1,999.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5090

#65
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
MSRP: $749|Avg: $850
266%
#66
Radeon RX 6900 XT
MSRP: $999|Avg: $385
265%
#67
GeForce GTX 1630
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
256%
#68
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
238%
#69
Radeon RX 6800 XT
MSRP: $649|Avg: $743
234%
#70
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
MSRP: $999|Avg: $930
234%
#71
Radeon RX 6950 XT
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850
229%
#72
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550
222%
#73
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500
211%
#74
GeForce RTX 5080
MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250
200%
#75
GeForce RTX 3090
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900
176%
#76
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
168%
#77
GeForce RTX 4090
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649
160%
#78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100
146%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
101%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
100%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
96%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
86%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
85%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
68%
#85
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
65%
#86
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
64%
#87
Radeon RX 7500
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
57%
#88
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
56%
#89
Moore Threads MTT S70
MSRP: $345|Avg: $140
54%
#90
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44
52%
#91
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
51%
#92
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
50%
#93
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
48%
#94
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
47%
#95
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
47%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 5090 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 scores 38,867 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) architecture (codename: GB202), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 21760 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 680 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 176 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 104.8 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2407 MHz from a base of 2017 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score38,867
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationBlackwell 2.0 (2025−2026)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGB202
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute21760
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling680
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending176
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2407 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency2017 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance104.8 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second1,636.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 5.0 x16
Transistor Count92,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#3
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 video memory connected via a 512-bit memory bus, delivering 1792 GB/s of bandwidth.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures32 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR7
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth512-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM1792 GB/s
L1 Cache21.3 MB
L2 Cache96 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 5090 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation✅ Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 13.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x), decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version6th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 draws 575 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1000W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin (12VHPWR). Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 85°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090
TDPPower consumption under load575 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage1000W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type16-pin (12VHPWR)
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance304mm
Card Height137mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $2,700 (MSRP: $1999), the GeForce RTX 5090 delivers 14 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #3 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$1999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$2700
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#3
Release DateJanuary 30 2025
Release Year2025

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