EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 lands at 98 and EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 at 88. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 83).
Ray tracing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on rt (93 vs 88).
AI workloads
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on ai (95 vs 89).
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 leads on efficiency (85 vs 75).
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 more score per dollar ($2,208 vs $3,020).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 | EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| VRAM | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 | 24 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 575 W | 230 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 vs EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Is EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 worth the price? +
At $3,020, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ai.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 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 better for 4K gaming, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 83). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on rt (93 vs 88). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.