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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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129,772Best Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 has the best performance for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
64.9239% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5090 has 39% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

Specs at a glance
Memory32 GB GDDR7
Slots2 slots
TDP575 W
Release DateQ1 2025
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $1,999. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB202) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 512 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.79 Tb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 5090 includes 21,760 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,017 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,407 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 680 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 176 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 680 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 170 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5090 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 950 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 575 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5090 has the best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. Its 129,772 score and $1,999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 64.92. This is the 61st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,999
Production StatusActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce RTX 5090 in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
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Medium - 1080p----
High - 1080p387 FPS$5.17 CPF
Ultra - 1080p362 FPS$5.52 CPF
QHD - 1440p300 FPS$6.66 CPF
4K UHD - 2160p193 FPS$10.37 CPF
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce RTX 5090's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 5090192.7
GeForce RTX 4090139.6-28%
GeForce RTX 5080129-33%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX109-43%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti109-43%
GeForce RTX 4080100.8-48%
Radeon RX 907094-51%
Radeon RX 7900 XT86.1-55%
GeForce RTX 507081.5-58%

Compare Cost Per Frame

GeForce RTX 5090's average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 50807.74-25%
GeForce RTX 50608.17-21%
GeForce RTX 40708.89-14%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX9.17-12%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti10.33+-0%
GeForce RTX 509010.37
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44+1%
GeForce RTX 409011.45+10%
GeForce RTX 408011.89+15%
GeForce RTX 309020.09+94%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
129,772Best Performance

The GeForce RTX 5090 has the best performance for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5090 is ranked 1st with a score of 129,772.

Performance per dollar
64.9239% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5090 has 39% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

The GeForce RTX 5090 is ranked 61st with a performance per dollar of 64.92.

Compare Performance

GeForce RTX 5090's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 5090129,772
GeForce RTX 4090104,527-19%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190-23%
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912-24%
Radeon RX 907088,618-32%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055-33%
GeForce RTX 408086,267-34%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti85,811-34%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX84,792-35%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896-42%

Compare Value For Money

GeForce RTX 5090's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce RTX 5090's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
47,047.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
37,197
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
385,092
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
89,073
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
228,764
3DMark 11 Performance Score
82,518
PassMark G3D Mark
39,751
PassMark G2D Mark
1,439
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameGB202
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0
Process Size5 nm
Transistors92,200 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)575 W
Suggested PSU950 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecValue
Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7
Memory Bandwidth1.79 Tb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz
Memory Interface512 bit
L1 Cache128 KB
L2 Cache96 MB

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores21,760
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)170
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)680
Render Output Units (ROP)176
Tensor Cores680
Ray Tracing Cores170
Core Clock Speed2,017 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,407 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate423.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate1,636.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance104.8 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1.64 TFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.