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GeForce RTX 5090 vs Radeon Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx

Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks

Aggregate performance score

We've compared RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx across specs and all relevant benchmarks.

RTX 5090 outperforms Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx by 127% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+127%

Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.
QUICK COMPARISON ANALYSIS

GeForce RTX 5090 vs Radeon Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx: key takeaway

The comparison of RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx shows a 127% advantage for RTX 5090 in gaming performance, while Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.

SUMMARY PROFILE

Verified-metrics radar

Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.

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Performance
Price / performance
Performance
10044
Price / performance
50100
Missing values are never replaced with zero or an average.Model: H2H 2026.07 fixed scale.
COMPARISON RESULT

RTX 5090 is the best overall choice

RTX 5090 leads in combined game performance. Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.

PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCE41%

RTX 5090 leads in the combined performance index

PRICE DIFFERENCE$2,405

Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx costs less

CATALOG POSITION

Graphics card ranking

Full ranking →

The ranking is recalculated automatically from catalog data.

Positions 1–6of 317
RTX 5090#1position in the GPU ranking
Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxxnot in TOP100position in the GPU ranking
COMPARISON VERDICT

Which should you choose?

Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.

COMMUNITY CHOICE

GeForce RTX 5090

154 likes

Head to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.

$/FPSBEST PRICE / FPS

Radeon Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx

100/100 · Price $89

The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.

OVERALL SCORE

Overview

Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.

The Summary score section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

CategoryRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
100Better
44
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
78Better
38
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
76Better
36
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
58Better
51
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
82Better
58
FULL COMPARISON

Specifications

The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.

The Specifications section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.3
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 4FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 3.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1bDisplayPort 1.4a
Release date20252022
Launch price
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Not publicly specified
Recommended PSU950 WVaries by board
Length304 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Transistor count92.2 billionNot publicly specified
Die size750 mm²Not publicly specified
Shader units / cores21760Not publicly specified
TFLOPS104.8Better0.56
Power consumption575 W
Memory typeGDDR7SMA
Power connector16 pin
Base clock2017 MHzBetter400 MHz
Clock speed2017 - 2407 MHzBetter400 - 2200 MHz
Boost clock2407 MHzBetter2200 MHz
VRAM32 GB GDDR7- SMA
Memory frequency28 GHz
Memory bus512 bit
Memory bandwidth1792 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 5x16IGP
Power consumption575 W
Process node4 nmBetter6 nm
USB Type-CNoNo
Memory cache96 MB L2Not publicly specified
GAME TEST BENCH

Gaming FPS

Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.

The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.

RTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

1080p High
51 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
44 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
33 FPSEstimated 66%
14 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
8 FPSEstimated 66%
Game1080p High1080p Ultra1440p Ultra4K Ultra
Black Myth: WukongRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx14 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx8 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx14 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx8 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 5090416 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx182 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090288 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx128 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090215 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx99 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090109 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx49 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 5090262 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx117 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090234 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx101 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090162 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx72 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 509078 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx33 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 5090324 FPSEstimated 80%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx148 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 5090221 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx96 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090196 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx89 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090150 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx72 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War RagnarökRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx14 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx8 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 5090214 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx96 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090179 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx80 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5090143 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx64 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 509084 FPSEstimated 74%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx34 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx14 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx8 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx14 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx8 FPSEstimated 66%
StarfieldRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx14 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx8 FPSEstimated 66%
Average FPSRTX 5090152 FPSNavi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx68 FPSRTX 5090119 FPSNavi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx51 FPSRTX 509091 FPSNavi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx41 FPSRTX 509054 FPSNavi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx24 FPS
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX

H2H workload indices

Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.

The Benchmarks section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

IndexRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxxDifference
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 1001004478%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100974966%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 1001004478%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1001000200%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100580200%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.

HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX

H2H AI workload indices

Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.

The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

IndexRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxxDifference
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 1001004478%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 1001004478%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 1001004478%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1001004478%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 1001004478%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.

Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling

The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.3
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 4FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 3.0

Architecture and release

The Architecture and release section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Not publicly specified
Process node4 nmBetter6 nm
Release date20252022
Device classDesktopDesktop

GPU cores, die and clocks

The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
Transistor count92.2 billionNot publicly specified
Die size750 mm²Not publicly specified
Shader units / cores21760Not publicly specified
Base clock2017 MHzBetter400 MHz
Boost clock2407 MHzBetter2200 MHz

Board size, power and compatibility

The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
InterfacePCIe 5x16IGP
Length304 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU950 WVaries by board
Power connector16 pin

Display outputs and limits

The Display outputs section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1bDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320

Memory and compute throughput

The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 5090 and Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRTX 5090Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx
VRAM32 GB GDDR7- SMA
Memory typeGDDR7SMA
Memory bus512 bit
TFLOPS104.8Better0.56
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER

Other comparisons

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Reviews and questions

AI EXPLAIN · HEAD TO HEAD

Explain this comparison

Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.

Device ARTX 509082
Device BNavi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx58
What AI will explain

Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.

REAL CONFIGURATIONS

Owner experiences

Real builds, results, and community feedback.

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FAQ · CHOOSE BY USE CASE

Frequently asked comparison questions

Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.

01Which is better for gaming: RTX 5090 or Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx?

RTX 5090 has the higher overall gaming score, while Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.

02Which is better for streaming?

RTX 5090 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.

03Which is better for Blender?

RTX 5090 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.

04Which is better for video editing?

RTX 5090 offers more overall performance, while RTX 5090 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.

05Which is better for neural networks and AI?

RTX 5090 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.

06Which is better for 1080p?

Navi II 2CU 7xxx/9xxx is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.

07Which is better for 1440p?

RTX 5090 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 5090 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.

08Which is better for 4K?

RTX 5090 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.

09Which is better for a quiet PC?

RTX 5090 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.

10Which is better without replacing the power supply?

RTX 5090 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.

11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?

Consider upgrading to RTX 5090 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.