RTX 5090 D
China-spec · 2017 MHz · PassMark #1
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · Gaming Trio
RTX 5090 D takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5090 D lands at 95 and MSI Gaming Trio 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 MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080 more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 5090 D | MSI Gaming Trio 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
- +Ranked #1 on PassMark G3D Mark — flagship-tier 3D performance
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: RTX 5090 D vs MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, RTX 5090 D or MSI Gaming Trio 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 MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $1,128, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does RTX 5090 D or MSI Gaming Trio 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 MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080? +
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5080 — more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.