48

Arc A750 Graphics Card

Alchemist · 8 GB GDDR6

$289

MSRP

97

RTX 5090 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7

$1999

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5090 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 102% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 32 GB of memory, and 104.8 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 178% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the Arc A750 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $289 versus the RTX 5090 Graphics Card's $1999 price tag, it costs 592% less while delivering performance that's only 102% behind. Its 8 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the Arc A750 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 5090 Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 5090 Graphics Card

102% faster overall

Best value for money

Arc A750 Graphics Card

42% better value per dollar

Arc A750 Graphics Card best for

Value for money

42% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
8 GB
32 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR7
Memory bus
256-bit
512-bit
Memory bandwidth
512 GB/s
1,792 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,050 MHz
2,407 MHz
Base clock
1,800 MHz
2,012 MHz
FP32 performance
14.7 TFLOPS
104.8 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
21.7 billion
92.2 billion
Process
6 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 5
Card length
267 mm
336 mm

Power

TDP
225W
575W
Power connector
2x8-pin
16-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
40 fps
132 fps
Black Myth Wukong
45 fps
148 fps
Counter-Strike 2
255 fps
580 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
50 fps
165 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
51 fps
170 fps
Spider-Man 2
53 fps
175 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
95,000 points
285,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
21,000 points
62,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
12,500 points
38,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5090 Graphics Card worth $1710 more than the Arc A750 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 5090 Graphics Card scores 97 overall vs 48 for the Arc A750 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the Arc A750 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the Arc A750 Graphics Card or RTX 5090 Graphics Card?

The RTX 5090 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 5090 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Arc A750 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the Arc A750 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The Arc A750 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 5090 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the Arc A750 Graphics Card or RTX 5090 Graphics Card?

Choose the Arc A750 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 5090 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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Score 48 VS 50

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Score 97 VS 50

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Score 48 VS 50

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Score 97 VS 50

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Score 48 VS 52

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Score 97 VS 52

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Score 97 VS 55

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