GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
RTX 5090 D
China-spec · 2017 MHz · PassMark #1
RTX 5090 D takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and RTX 5090 D at 95. That puts RTX 5090 D ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
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
GeForce RTX 3090Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 3090 more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | RTX 5090 D |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | — |
| VRAM | 24 GB GDDR6X | — |
| TBP | 350 W | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 2017 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 1750 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #1 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 41,588 |
GeForce RTX 3090
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
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: GeForce RTX 3090 vs RTX 5090 D
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3090 or RTX 5090 D? +
RTX 5090 D scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,499, GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is RTX 5090 D worth the price? +
At $1,999, RTX 5090 D delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark.
Does GeForce RTX 3090 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, GeForce RTX 3090 or RTX 5090 D? +
GeForce RTX 3090 — more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.