RTX 5090 benchmark wave
Fresh comparisons show the GeForce RTX 5090 delivering significant FPS uplifts vs. the 5080 across a 73-game suite — clear generational gains for high‑end gaming rigs (comparison dataset published Mar. 23–24). (pcbench.net).
PCBench's side‑by‑side shows the 5090 scoring 53,022 vs the 5080's 36,148 in 3DMark Time Spy — a +47% graphics‑score gap. (pcbench.net) The site’s game samples include Death Stranding 2 where the 5090 posts 281 FPS (4K, Ultra with RTX+DLSS4+Frame Gen) versus 194 FPS for the 5080 — a +45% delta at that setting. (pcbench.net) NVIDIA’s hardware split is stark on paper: 21,760 vs 10,752 shading units, 32 GB vs 16 GB GDDR7, 1,790 GB/s vs 960 GB/s memory bandwidth, and a TDP jump from 360 W to 575 W. (pcbench.net) PCBench lists current retail listings around $2,955.99 for many 5090 SKUs and $999.99 for 5080 listings, while launch MSRP reporting varies (some outlets list a $1,999 Founders Edition MSRP). (pcbench.net) Independent reviews flagged high power/thermal demands and early driver teething; Tom’s Hardware’s Founders Edition review documented elevated power draw and noted driver stability issues during early testing. (tomshardware.com) Retail trackers and coverage show immediate sellouts at launch and ongoing scarcity, with price‑tracking sites reporting average street prices in the $2,500–$3,000 range for available 5090 cards and third‑party listings running higher. (trackalacker.com)
