GeForce RTX 5090vsRadeon RX 9070 XT
The GeForce RTX 5090 is a top-tier card for enthusiasts who want absolute maximum performance in 4K gaming and professional workloads, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT targets high-refresh 1440p players who want strong performance without breaking the bank.
GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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Radeon RX 9070 XT
RDNA 4.0 · TSMC 4 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 enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance with its massive memory and speed advantage.
For budget-minded buyers, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the smarter pick, offering good performance and much lower power draw.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the right choice if you need a powerful GPU that runs cooler and fits a smaller power supply.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 5090 better than the RX 9070 XT?
Overall the RTX 5090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (94 vs 65 out of 100), so it leads the RX 9070 XT in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5090 than the RX 9070 XT?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 is roughly 45% faster than the RX 9070 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 5090 or the RX 9070 XT?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090. 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.