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RTX 5090 D — China-spec · 2017 MHz · PassMark #1
NVIDIA

RTX 5090 D

China-spec · 2017 MHz · PassMark #1

95
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
RTX 5090 D wins by 2
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 — Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · Aorus Master
Gigabyte

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · Aorus Master

93
/ 100
From $1,128
Specdex verdict

RTX 5090 D takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5090 D lands at 95 and Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. That puts RTX 5090 D ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick RTX 5090 D if…

  • Ranked #1 on PassMark G3D Mark — flagship-tier 3D performance
  • Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support

Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 if…

  • NVIDIA driver stack
  • DLSS support on RTX
  • Strong resale value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $1,999).

RTX 5090 D 95
vs
93 Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080

Score breakdown

RTX 5090 D
95
gpu 95
passmark 41588
raster 0
rt 0
ai 0
efficiency 0
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080
93
gpu 0
passmark 0
raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 75

Specs side-by-side

RTX 5090 D versus Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 — full spec comparison
Spec RTX 5090 D Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080
GPU clock
2017 MHz
Memory clock
1750 MHz
DirectX
12_2
PassMark rank
#1 of 2,991
PassMark G3D Mark
41,588
Architecture
Blackwell
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
TBP
360 W
Release year
2025

RTX 5090 D

Pros
  • +Ranked #1 on PassMark G3D Mark — flagship-tier 3D performance
  • +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Cons
  • Halo pricing — premium over the next tier

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • Power draw scales with tier
  • Gen-over-gen price creep
  • VRAM gated per tier

FAQ: RTX 5090 D vs Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080

Which is better, RTX 5090 D or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080? +

RTX 5090 D scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is RTX 5090 D worth the price? +

At $1,999, RTX 5090 D delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark.

Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +

At $1,128, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.

Does RTX 5090 D or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 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 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080? +

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 — more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.