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.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 9070 XT, leading by roughly 92% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 92% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9070 XT pulls less power (304W vs 575W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5090 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 32GB against 16GB, the GeForce RTX 5090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 16GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5090 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5090 or Radeon RX 9070 XT?
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the faster card by about 92%. 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 Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5090 or the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 21,760✓ | 4,096 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170✓ | 64 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 680✓ | 128 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,010 MHz✓ | 1,660 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,407 MHz | 2,970 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB✓ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 512-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 20 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 1,792 GB/s✓ | 644.6 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 575 W | 304 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Mar 2025 |
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