GeForce RTX 3090vsGeForce RTX 5090 D
The GeForce RTX 3090 is a high-end card for creative pros and 4K gamers from the previous generation, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D is a next-gen flagship for those who want the absolute fastest performance available.
GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2020
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GeForce RTX 5090 D
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5090 D wins overall with far greater speed and more memory for demanding tasks.
For budget-conscious buyers, the GeForce RTX 5090 D offers much better future-proofing despite its higher power draw.
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 if you need a powerful card on a tighter budget and can accept lower performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3090 better than the RTX 5090 D?
Overall the RTX 5090 D is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 64 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3090 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5090 D than the RTX 3090?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 D is roughly 56% faster than the RTX 3090 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3090 or the RTX 5090 D?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090 D. If the RTX 3090 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.