RTX 5090 D V2 Benchmarks Exclusive to China Show 2% Decrease in Gaming Performance Compared to RTX 5090 D, Along with Significant Drop in Productivity and AI Performance

The newly released NVIDIA RTX 5090 D V2 has made its debut in China, and initial benchmarks indicate it matches the performance of the RTX 5090 D exclusively in gaming and synthetic testing scenarios.

GeForce RTX 5090 D V2: Performance Insights

Recent evaluations by Expreview reveal that the upgraded memory configuration of the GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 does not hinder its gaming capabilities. With a robust 24 GB of memory, this GPU comfortably caters to contemporary gaming needs, even at 4K resolutions. Despite this, the new card falls short in specific productivity scenarios due to its lower VRAM capacity.

RTX 5090 D vs 5090 D V2 2160P game test bar chart showing FPS performance comparison. — Performance comparison highlights: RTX 5090 D V2 vs. RTX 5090 D in gaming.(Image Credit: Expreview.com)

When it comes to gaming and synthetic performance, differences between the RTX 5090 D and RTX 5090 D V2 are negligible, often within a 1-2% range. While there may be instances where the V2 variant performs slightly slower, users can generally expect equivalent performance to its predecessor for most gaming scenarios. The findings confirm that no significant performance declines were noted during 4K gaming tests, an encouraging development for gamers. However, the reduced VRAM does significantly impact productivity performance.

Blender benchmark comparison: RTX 5090 D V2 vs RTX 5090 D vs RTX 4090 performance chart. — Blender performance evaluation: RTX 5090 D V2 underperforms compared to RTX 5090 D.(Image Credit: Expreview.com)

In synthetic contexts, benchmarks such as 3DMark, including Fire Strike, Time Spy, Port Royal, Speed Way, and Steel Nomad, depict the RTX 5090 D V2 engaging closely with the RTX 5090 D version. However, within productivity applications, notably Blender and V-Ray, the performance discrepancies are stark. In Blender, the V2 variant lagged by as much as 19% in certain scenarios, such as Junkshop, while performance loss extended to 15.9% and 10.5% in the Monster and Classroom tests, respectively, identifying it as considerably less effective than the RTX 5090 D.

In the V-Ray benchmarks, RTX 5090 D V2 displayed around a 7.5% slower rendering performance compared to RTX 5090 D under CUDA, and a staggering 20% reduction, highlighting a significant concern as the actual market pricing for both GPUs remains comparable. Although the official price tag for the RTX 5090 D V2 is approximately $500-$550 less than its predecessor, the market generally sees the RTX 5090 D sold above its official MSRP. In AI workloads, the V2 shows a consistent performance drop, particularly in tests like the UL Procyon AI, with up to a 10% decrease noted across various settings.

These performance setbacks primarily stem from the limited VRAM capacity of the RTX 5090 D V2, leading it to fall short in productivity and AI applications. While it may adequately serve gaming enthusiasts, it struggles to match the RTX 5090 D in demanding productivity tasks. Nevertheless, if consumers can acquire it at its suggested retail price of 16, 499 Yuan (approximately $2295, aligning with the RTX 5090 D’s launch price), it remains a viable alternative for gamers seeking performance without breaking the bank.

News Source: Expreview

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