97

RTX 5090 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7

$1999

MSRP

55

RX 7600 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

$329

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5090 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 76% 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 RX 7600 XT Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $329 versus the RTX 5090 Graphics Card's $1999 price tag, it costs 508% less while delivering performance that's only 76% behind. Its 16 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 RX 7600 XT 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

76% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 7600 XT Graphics Card

54% better value per dollar

RTX 5090 Graphics Card best for

Raw performance

76% faster overall

Memory

Memory
32 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR6
Memory bus
512-bit
128-bit
Memory bandwidth
1,792 GB/s
288 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,407 MHz
2,755 MHz
Base clock
2,012 MHz
1,720 MHz
FP32 performance
104.8 TFLOPS
11.3 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
92.2 billion
13.3 billion
Process
4 nm
6 nm
PCIe
PCIe 5
PCIe 4
Card length
336 mm
233 mm

Power

TDP
575W
150W
Power connector
16-pin
8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
132 fps
39 fps
Black Myth Wukong
148 fps
43 fps
Counter-Strike 2
580 fps
260 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
165 fps
48 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
170 fps
49 fps
Spider-Man 2
175 fps
52 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5090 Graphics Card worth $1670 more than the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 5090 Graphics Card scores 97 overall vs 55 for the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 5090 Graphics Card or RX 7600 XT 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 RX 7600 XT Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 7600 XT 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 RTX 5090 Graphics Card or RX 7600 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 7600 XT 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 55 VS 88

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