Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
The Nvidia RTX 5090 is HERE, and with it comes a whole host of upgrades. Compared to the RTX 4090, it's a full 30% faster, has 30% more RT and Tensor Cores, 30% more memory.... and is 25% more expensive. Is this a letdown for Nvidia's fastest GPU of all time, or does their AI Upscaling tech still make for a compelling upgrade? Let's find out!
But first... What am I drinking???
Level Beer (Portland, OR) Pixelated Pale Ale (6.1%)
Check out eTeknix's written review of the RTX 5090 here: eteknix.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-founders-edition-review
eTeknix RTX 5090 Video Review: youtu.be/01Q-2KznA3A
Linus Tech Tips RTX 5090 Review: youtu.be/Q82tQJyJwgk
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
Find an Nvidia RTX 5090 on Amazon: amzn.to/40qx8VU
Check out the Ryzen 9800X3D on Amazon: amzn.to/4hCHsBR
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5: amzn.to/3NPw9J5
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870e Hero: amzn.to/3C8zT5G
G.SKILL Trident Z Neo RGB DDR5-6000: amzn.to/48AY219
2TB Samsung 990 Pro Gen4x4 NVMe: amzn.to/40wqwXD
Cooler Master V1100 SFX Platinum Power Supply: amzn.to/4jzqEN5
*NOTE - This supply includes a Right-Angle 12VHPWR, and will need to be replaced for the RTX 5090 Founder's Edition GPU*
Fasgear 16-Pin 12VHPWR 70CM Replacement 600W Cable: amzn.to/4gcKfju
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0:00 - Intro
5:13 - Testbench Hardware
6:17 - Synthetic Benchmarks
8:14 - Gaming Benchmarks
10:47 - 2018's RTX Promises Fulfilled in 2025!
15:09 - How do games LOOK on the RTX 5090?
16:50 - Why Rendering Improvements Matter
19:17 - Imperfections in Ray and Path Tracing
24:17 - DLSS Finally = FREE PERFORMANCE
26:49 - But does FrameGen = FREE PERFORMANCE???
29:55 - The 5090 vs the OTHER 5000-series GPUs
34:31 - Outro and Beer Review
Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
The Nvidia RTX 5090 is HERE, and with it comes a whole host of upgrades. Compared to the RTX 4090, it's a full 30% faster, has 30% more RT and Tensor Cores, 30% more memory.... and is 25% more expensive. Is this a letdown for Nvidia's fastest GPU of all time, or does their AI Upscaling tech still make for a compelling upgrade? Let's find out!
But first... What am I drinking???
Level Beer (Portland, OR) Pixelated Pale Ale (6.1%)
Check out eTeknix's written review of the RTX 5090 here: eteknix.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-founders-edition-review
eTeknix RTX 5090 Video Review: youtu.be/01Q-2KznA3A
Linus Tech Tips RTX 5090 Review: youtu.be/Q82tQJyJwgk
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
Find an Nvidia RTX 5090 on Amazon: amzn.to/40qx8VU
Check out the Ryzen 9800X3D on Amazon: amzn.to/4hCHsBR
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5: amzn.to/3NPw9J5
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870e Hero: amzn.to/3C8zT5G
G.SKILL Trident Z Neo RGB DDR5-6000: amzn.to/48AY219
2TB Samsung 990 Pro Gen4x4 NVMe: amzn.to/40wqwXD
Cooler Master V1100 SFX Platinum Power Supply: amzn.to/4jzqEN5
*NOTE - This supply includes a Right-Angle 12VHPWR, and will need to be replaced for the RTX 5090 Founder's Edition GPU*
Fasgear 16-Pin 12VHPWR 70CM Replacement 600W Cable: amzn.to/4gcKfju
Follow me on Bluesky @CraftComputing.bsky.social
Support me on Patreon and get access to my exclusive Discord server. Chat with myself and the other hosts on Talking Heads all week long.
patreon.com/CraftComputing
0:00 - Intro
5:13 - Testbench Hardware
6:17 - Synthetic Benchmarks
8:14 - Gaming Benchmarks
10:47 - 2018's RTX Promises Fulfilled in 2025!
15:09 - How do games LOOK on the RTX 5090?
16:50 - Why Rendering Improvements Matter
19:17 - Imperfections in Ray and Path Tracing
24:17 - DLSS Finally = FREE PERFORMANCE
26:49 - But does FrameGen = FREE PERFORMANCE???
29:55 - The 5090 vs the OTHER 5000-series GPUs
34:31 - Outro and Beer Review
