MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · Gaming Trio
Radeon RX 7700
1900 MHz · PassMark #81
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 lands at 98 and Radeon RX 7700 at 48. That puts MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 50 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 7700 if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 21,015
- ✓RDNA 3 chiplet design with strong rasterization
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 7700Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 7700 more score per dollar ($499 vs $2,208).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | — |
| VRAM | 32 GB GDDR7 | — |
| TBP | 575 W | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 1900 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 2430 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #81 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 21,015 |
MSI Gaming Trio 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
Radeon RX 7700
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 21,015
- +RDNA 3 chiplet design with strong rasterization
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 vs Radeon RX 7700
Which is better, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 or Radeon RX 7700? +
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 50. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Is Radeon RX 7700 worth the price? +
At $499, Radeon RX 7700 delivers a Specdex score of 48 — strongest in passmark.
Does MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 or Radeon RX 7700 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, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 5090 or Radeon RX 7700? +
Radeon RX 7700 — more score per dollar ($499 vs $2,208). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.