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Radeon HD 7990 vs GeForce RTX 5050
The Radeon HD 7990 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 5050 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $260.00 more expensive!
Radeon HD 79904% Score
- Up to 301% more expensive – $599.99 vs $339.99
GeForce RTX 505021% Score
- Up to 357% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 12 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 301% cheaper – $339.99 vs $599.99
- Up to 1735% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 5050 has 222% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 5050 fills pixels 157% faster.
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GeForce RTX 5050 maps textures 61% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 5050 moves data 11% faster.
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GDDR6384-bit
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128-bitSouthern Islands (HD 7900)
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 7990 or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5050. It's 425% faster than the Radeon HD 7990 on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5050 than Radeon HD 7990?expand_more
425% 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 HD 7990 or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5050 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 GeForce RTX 5050 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon HD 7990 and GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 7990 scores 4/100, 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 HD 7990 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 HD 7990 or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5050 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon HD 7990 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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