GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 5090 DvsRadeon RX 9070 XT

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is a top-tier graphics card for gamers and creators who need maximum performance with 32GB of memory, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT is a high-end card built for enthusiasts who want strong 1440p and 4K gaming at a friendlier price.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D
32 GB · 575W
VS
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
16 GB · 304W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5090 D

Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025

100score
3.3/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
32 GB
TDP
575W
CUDA Cores
21,760
Boost Clock
2407 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 9070 XT

RDNA 4.0 · TSMC 4 nm · 2025

65score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
304W
Shaders
4,096
Boost Clock
2970 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 5090 DWinner
100
RX 9070 XT
65
RTX 5090 D leads by 53.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1RTX 5090 D100
#2RTX 509094
#18RX 7900 GRE66
#19RX 9070 XT65
#20RTX 407065
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 5090 DRX 9070 XT
General
Process Node5 nm4 nm
Memory
VRAM32 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus512-bit256-bit
Bandwidth1790 GB/s644.6 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores21,7604,096
TMUs680256
ROPs176128
Boost Clock2407 MHz2970 MHz
FP32104.8 TF48.66 TF
Power
TDP575304
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 5090 D wins overall for enthusiasts needing top-tier performance with abundant memory and speed.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the smarter pick, offering solid gaming at a lower power cost.

When the other wins

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the right choice for a compact, energy-efficient build where extreme graphics power isn't needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5090 D better than the RX 9070 XT?

Overall the RTX 5090 D is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 65 out of 100), so it leads the RX 9070 XT in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 5090 D than the RX 9070 XT?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 D is roughly 54% faster than the RX 9070 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 5090 D or the RX 9070 XT?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090 D. If the RX 9070 XT 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.