GeForce RTX 5090 D
GPU·Enthusiast

GeForce RTX 5090 D

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

41,059

MSRP

$1999

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 D 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: 41,059 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 5090 D specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 D scores 41,059 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 D
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score41,059
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#1
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5090 D 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 D
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 D 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 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090 D
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation✅ Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 12.x
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: HDMI 2.1x 0, DisplayPort 2.1x 1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 8th Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090 D
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsHDMI 2.1x
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsDisplayPort 2.1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNVENC 9th Gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionNVDEC 8th Gen
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 D draws 575 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1000W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin. Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 2200g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 85 under load.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090 D
TDPPower consumption under load575 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage1000W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type16-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance304mm
Card Height137mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied3-slot
Weight2200g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle35
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $1,999, the GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers 21 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #1 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5090 D
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$1999
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#1
Release DateJanuary 30 2025
Release Year2025

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