RTX 5090 D v2
China-spec · PassMark #11
Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
Radeon RX 9080 XT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5090 D v2 lands at 75 and Radeon RX 9080 XT at 93. That puts Radeon RX 9080 XT ahead by 18 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick RTX 5090 D v2 if…
- ✓Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #11
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
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 | RTX 5090 D v2 | Radeon RX 9080 XT |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark rank | #11 of 2,991 | — |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 32,936 | — |
| Architecture | — | RDNA 4+ |
| VRAM | — | 24 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | — | 380 W |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
RTX 5090 D v2
- +Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #11
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
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
FAQ: RTX 5090 D v2 vs Radeon RX 9080 XT
Which is better, RTX 5090 D v2 or Radeon RX 9080 XT? +
Radeon RX 9080 XT scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 18. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 5090 D v2 worth the price? +
At $1,999, RTX 5090 D v2 delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in passmark.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Does RTX 5090 D v2 or Radeon RX 9080 XT 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, RTX 5090 D v2 or Radeon RX 9080 XT? +
Radeon RX 9080 XT — more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.