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 Radeon RX 7900 GRE is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 16% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the cheaper option by $2,245 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 16% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE currently lists from $1,246 GBP, $2,245 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop at $3,491 GBP. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE still sits about $697 GBP above its $549 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 260W, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 Laptop or Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is the faster card by about 16%. 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 Laptop better than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop or the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop worth the extra $2,245 GBP over the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4NP | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,240✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 80 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,340 MHz✓ | 1,287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,890 MHz | 2,245 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 896 GB/s✓ | 576 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 260 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Feb 2024 |