GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5090 comes out dramatically faster — about 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 8,960 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 5090 also has more RT cores (170 vs 70) and more AI cores (680 vs 280), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
At 300W against 575W, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5090 carries 32GB versus 16GB on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The extra 16GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 896 GB/s (512-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or GeForce RTX 5090?
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the faster card by about 82%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 better than the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5090?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5090 or the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,960 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 280 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,300 MHz✓ | 2,010 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,452 MHz✓ | 2,407 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 896 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 300 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Jan 2025 |
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