Is the Nvidia RTX 5090 superior to earlier versions?

[Gsusangrey]

I'm having trouble deciding which graphics card to install on my gaming PC. Please assist me.Is the Nvidia RTX 5090 superior to earlier versions?

[niyati]

The RTX 5090 is quite faster in comparison with the old generations, approximately 20-30 percent quicker than the RTX 4090/ 4080 in terms of 4K gameplay. It has a 32 GB GDDR7, DLSS 4 equipped with multi-frame generation and enhanced productivity outcomes. It consumes, however, ~575 W (compared to ~450 W) costing ~$1,999. [Top-tier 4K performance should be required before] most users consider the lesser efficiency and value of any previous version.

[sanjaynigam]

Yes, the Nvidia RTX 5090 is significantly superior to earlier versions like the RTX 4090, featuring a new Blackwell architecture, more VRAM (32GB GDDR7), more CUDA cores, and enhanced DLSS 4 for substantial performance gains

[Edward]

Yes, the Nvidia RTX 5090 is superior to earlier versions, offering faster performance, better ray tracing, and improved power efficiency compared to the RTX 4090 and predecessors.

[brittonsjohn]

Yes, the Nvidia RTX 5090 is generally superior to earlier versions like the RTX 4090 and significantly more so than the RTX 3090.

[Messy]

Yes, the Nvidia RTX 5090 is superior to earlier versions, particularly the RTX 4090. It features the new Blackwell architecture, more CUDA cores, 32GB of faster GDDR7 memory, and significant improvements in AI performance with DLSS 4. These advancements lead to a substantial uplift in gaming performance, especially at 4K and with ray tracing enabled.