Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
RTX 5090 D
China-spec · 2017 MHz · PassMark #1
RTX 5090 D takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 9080 XT lands at 93 and RTX 5090 D at 95. That puts RTX 5090 D ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick RTX 5090 D if…
- ✓Ranked #1 on PassMark G3D Mark — flagship-tier 3D performance
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 9080 XTSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 9080 XT more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 9080 XT | RTX 5090 D |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4+ | — |
| VRAM | 24 GB GDDR6 | — |
| TBP | 380 W | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 2017 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 1750 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #1 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 41,588 |
Radeon RX 9080 XT
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
RTX 5090 D
- +Ranked #1 on PassMark G3D Mark — flagship-tier 3D performance
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
FAQ: Radeon RX 9080 XT vs RTX 5090 D
Which is better, Radeon RX 9080 XT or RTX 5090 D? +
RTX 5090 D scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Is RTX 5090 D worth the price? +
At $1,999, RTX 5090 D delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark.
Does Radeon RX 9080 XT or RTX 5090 D last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Radeon RX 9080 XT or RTX 5090 D? +
Radeon RX 9080 XT — more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.