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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon RX 7900 XT vs GeForce RTX 5050

The Radeon RX 7900 XT is much faster than the GeForce RTX 5050 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $756.01 more expensive!

  • Up to 163% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 261% more expensive$1,096.00 vs $339.99
  • Is 2 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 261% cheaper$339.99 vs $1,096.00
  • Up to 37% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 36 points higher.

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Logo
Radeon RX 7900 XT
51480 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Logo
GeForce RTX 5050
13170 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 7900 XT has 291% more compute power.

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Radeon RX 7900 XT fills pixels 458% faster.

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Radeon RX 7900 XT maps textures 291% faster.

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Radeon RX 7900 XT has 12 GB more VRAM.

Memory Bandwidthhelp

Radeon RX 7900 XT moves data 150% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce RTX 5050 draws 170W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce RTX 5050 is $756.01 cheaper.

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GDDR6
320-bit
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128-bit
Navi III (RX 7000)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XT. It's 171% faster than the GeForce RTX 5050 on average across 100+ games, scoring 57/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 7900 XT than GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
171% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 7900 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 57/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 7900 XT and GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 57/100, GeForce RTX 5050 scores 21/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 5050 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is the stronger pick at 57/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 7900 XT and GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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