GeForce RTX 5090vsGeForce RTX 5090 D V2
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the full-fat flagship for enthusiasts who want every last drop of graphics performance, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a compliance-focused variant made for specific markets.
GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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GeForce RTX 5090 D V2
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 wins overall for its larger memory capacity and higher performance rating.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the smarter pick for budget buyers due to better value with more memory and higher performance.
The GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is the right choice for users restricted by export regulations who need a similar GPU.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 5090 better than the RTX 5090 D V2?
Overall the RTX 5090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (94 vs 79 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 5090 D V2 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5090 than the RTX 5090 D V2?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 is roughly 19% faster than the RTX 5090 D V2 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 5090 or the RTX 5090 D V2?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090. If the RTX 5090 D V2 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.