NVIDIA RTX 5090 Gaming Performance
A game changing leap in frames
How fast is the RTX 5090 in games?
Let’s dive straight into the results—no delays! We’ll share our detailed thoughts on the RTX 5090 later, but first, let’s go over our test bench specifications. This is crucial to highlight, as your frame rates may vary depending on your current setup or the one you’re planning to build.
| Utopia Ballista AMD | Table header 1 |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D |
| Motherboard | X870E AORUS MASTER |
| CPU Cooler | Valkyrie SYN 360 |
| Memory | 32GB XPG Lancer Blade RGB DDR5 6000MHz |
| SSD | 2TB Samsung 990 PRO NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Supply | 1000W 80+ Gold ATX 3.0 Corsair RM1000e |
Testing methodology
All games will be run at native a resolution with settings cranked to the max unless stated otherwise and with Ray Tracing enabled, where applicable. DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation results will be highlighted.
| Game | In-Game Settings | Ray Tracing Enabled | DLSS Enabled | Average Frame Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | Max Settings 4K | Yes | No | 213 FPS |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | Competitive 1440p | Yes | No | 275 FPS |
| Counter Strike 2 | 1080p Ultra | No | No | 760 FPS |
| Counter Strike 2 | 1440p Ultra | No | No | 760 FPS |
| Counter Strike 2 | 4K Ultra | No | No | 395 FPS |
| CyberPunk 2077 | 4K Psycho | Yes | No | 32 FPS |
| CyberPunk 2077 | 4K Psycho | Yes | Yes with Frame Gen | 239 FPS |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 4K Ultra | Yes | No | 31 FPS |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 4K Ultra | No | No | 84 FPS |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 1440p Ultra | No | No | 131 FPS |
| Final Fantasy XIV | 4K Ultra | No | No | 176 FPS |
| Final Fantasy XIV | 1440p Ultra | No | No | 310 FPS |
| Dying Light 2 | 4K Ultra | Yes | Yes | 106FPS |
| Dying Light 2 | 1440p Ultra | Yes | Yes | 177 FPS |
| Alan Wake 2 | 4K High | No | No | 93 FPS |
| Alan Wake 2 | 1440p High | No | No | 165 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4K Ultra | No | No | 150 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 1440p Ultra | No | No | 210 FPS |
| Battlefield 2042 | 4K Ultra | Yes, Shadows | No | 145 FPS |
| Battlefield 2042 | 1440p Ultra | Yes, Shadows | No | 210 FPS |
| F1 24 | 4K Ultra | No | No | 200 FPS |
| F1 24 | 1440p Ultra | No | No | 265 FPS |
We’ll be adding more results, including synthetic benchmarks, over the next week. Be sure to check back regularly for updates. If there’s a specific game you’d like us to include, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Regarding comparative results with the RTX 4090 RTX 3090 and AMD cards, we decided not to include them. Our goal is to focus on providing as much RTX 5090 data as possible. Including multiple cards would have made the table excessively long and overly complex. We hope you understand.
Our Thoughts on the RTX 5090
We're impressed!
As expected, the RTX 5090 takes the crown as the new king of gaming PCs, dominating every gaming benchmark. Achieving super-smooth gameplay at 4K is now more accessible than ever, even at native resolution. While demanding titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Cyberpunk 2077 still pose a challenge, enabling DLSS 4 delivers a massive boost to frame rates without significantly compromising the visual quality of the games
How does it stack up against the RTX 4090 and RTX 3090? If you already own an RTX 4090 and are considering an upgrade or just need the very best, the 32% average framerate increase might just persuade you. Upgrading from an RTX 3090, however, is a different story. If your budget allows and you're seeking a substantial performance boost, the RTX 5090 could be an enticing option.
Keep in mind that to unlock the full potential of the RTX 5090, you'll need a modern system. If you're using older hardware, such as 11th or 12th Gen Intel or AMD 5000 series processors, we recommend upgrading these components as well.
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