The RTX 5090 embargo will be lifted in a couple of days, but Nvidia’s Blackwell flagship GPU benchmark results have already begun to leak. We’ve previously seen Geekbench results for the graphics card, which showed a 27% uplift in performance over the RTX 4090 , while Blender tests show the RTX 5090 getting a 36% higher score. Today, VideoCardz shared multiple test results from 3Dmark, reportedly showing the new GPU handily beating the previous top-of-the-line card by up to 53%.
These tests include Speed Way, Steel Nomad, Port Royal, Time Spy, and Fire Strike, with several conducted in 1080p, 1440p, and 2160p/4K resolutions. The publication also said these numbers reportedly came from multiple sources, meaning they are likely verified and reliable. Nonetheless, we recommend taking the results with a grain of salt.
The RTX 5090 offered the most improvement in Steel Nomad (4K), scoring 14,133 points—some 53% higher than the RTX 4090’s 9,216. The previous-generation card did close the gap in other tests, like Time Spy Extreme (2160p), where the RTX 5090’s advantage dropped to 31% but still gained an average advantage of 39% over the RTX 4090.
| Test | GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 4090 | % Uplift | GeForce RTX 4080 Super | % Uplift | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | % Uplift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Way (1440p) | 14,383 | 10,065 | 43% | 7,442 | 93% | 6,349 | 127% |
| Steel Nomad (4K) | 14,133 | 9,216 | 53% | 6,834 | 107% | 6,595 | 114% |
| Port Royal (1440p) | 36,673 | 26,103 | 40% | 18,288 | 101% | 16,527 | 122% |
| Time Spy (1440p) | 48,732 | 36,328 | 34% | 30,482 | 60% | 28,305 | 72% |
| Time Spy Extreme (2160p) | 25,485 | 19,466 | 31% | 15,288 | 67% | 14,058 | 81% |
| Fire Strike (1080p) | 10,1767 | 72,887 | 40% | 72,275 | 41% | 63,660 | 60% |
| Fire Strike (1440p) | 60,778 | 45257 | 34% | 39,919 | 52% | 34,009 | 79% |
| Fire Strike Ultra (2160p) | 33,114 | 24,828 | 33% | 20,603 | 61% | 17,484 | 89% |
| Average | - | - | 39% | - | 73% | - | 93% |
| Launch Price | $1,999 | $1,599 | 25% | $999 | 100% | $999 | 100% |
However, when we compare the RTX 5090 to AMD’s RX 7900 XTX , the card destroys it in 3DMark benchmarks . The Nvidia GPU scored 127% more points in Speed Way (1440p) and 122% higher in Port Royal (1440p). Even if we average all other results, it still shows a massive 93% advantage, showing the separation between the RTX 5090 and RX 7900 XTX in terms of synthetic performance.
However, note that these scores are based on synthetic tests; real-world gaming numbers will vary depending on the rest of your system, the game title, in-game settings, and several other factors. In addition, the RTX 5090 typically performed better in benchmarks than games, with sources claiming that its advantage falls to 20% when used in actual gameplay.
While a 20% uplift in in-game performance might sound decent, you should also remember that you’re paying 25% more for the RTX 5090. Its launch price of $1,999 puts it on par with the RTX 3090 Ti , which was released at the height of the global chip shortage.
Whatever the case, you should wait for official reviews before making a purchase decision. That way, you can check the results of multiple reviewers to help you ensure you’re getting your money’s worth with this GPU purchase.
