Compare / GeForce RTX 5090 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT

RTX 5090 vs RX 6950 XT: which is better?

GeForce RTX 5090 is about 22% faster than Radeon RX 6950 XT in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon RX 6950 XT offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5090

100%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $3,200Part score 100/100
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6950 XT

40%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $830 (used)Part score 72/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 5090Cheaper: Radeon RX 6950 XTValue: Radeon RX 6950 XT

Head to head

100%
Gaming performance
40%
100/100
Part score
72/100
334 FPS
Average FPS
273 FPS
≈ $3,200
Approx. price
≈ $830 (used)
65/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 5090Radeon RX 6950 XT
Video memory (VRAM)32 GB16 GB
Board power575 W335 W
Recommended PSU≥ 1000 W≥ 750 W
AI upscalingDLSS 4 · Multi Frame GenerationFSR 3
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20252022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 5090Radeon RX 6950 XT
334average FPS
273average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
500+
Counter-Strike 2
500+◆
443
League of Legends
500+◆
500+
Fortnite
350
168
Apex Legends
300◆
265
Rainbow Six Siege X
500+◆
500+
Overwatch 2
500+
347
Rocket League
500+◆
448
Marvel Rivals
267◆
182
Dota 2
433◆
319

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187
Minecraft
500+◆
382
Cyberpunk 2077
217◆
137
EA SPORTS FC
333◆
250
Roblox
240
240
Elden Ring
60◆
60
Rust
192◆
138