The RTX 4090 Steals the Spotlight
Just weeks ago, the RTX 5090 reigned supreme on PassMark’s performance charts, but in a surprising twist, it’s now playing second fiddle to its predecessor—the formidable RTX 4090.
Fresh PassMark data reveals an intriguing story: while the RTX 5090 initially boasted a 2.85% performance edge (confirming earlier rumors), its average benchmark score took an unexpected nosedive from 39,516 to 38,048—a significant 3.71% drop as more test results poured in.
Meanwhile, the RTX 4090 quietly gained ground, its average score inching up from 38,422 to 38,436—just enough to claim the crown. But don’t count the RTX 5090 out yet! With only 50 test samples versus the RTX 4090’s massive 14,422, this lead could vanish as more data emerges.
What’s behind this power shift? Several factors come into play. Recent driver updates have caused unexpected GPU hiccups, and tech sleuths discovered the RTX 5090 mysteriously lacks ROP (Raster Operations Pipeline) units—critical hardware for image rendering. But here’s the silver lining: in DirectX 12 tests, the RTX 5090 flexes its muscles with an impressive 209 FPS average, leaving the RTX 4090’s 150 FPS in the dust—a whopping 39.3% performance boost in key scenarios.
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That’s a wild turn of events with the RTX 5090 losing its edge so quickly. It’ll be interesting to see if this is just a software issue or if NVIDIA needs to address some hardware concerns. The fact that the RTX 4090 is outperforming it now is quite surprising. I wonder how this will affect future releases and consumer expectations.
You’re absolutely right! It’s fascinating to see such a shift in performance dynamics. While it could be a software optimization issue, NVIDIA might need to explore hardware tweaks too. The impact on future releases will likely push them to deliver more consistent performance. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—it’s great to hear different perspectives on this!
Wow, that’s a wild turn of events with the RTX 5090 losing its edge so quickly. I wonder if this is just a software issue or if there’s something more going on with the hardware. Either way, the RTX 4090 seems like the better bet for now based on these benchmarks. It’ll be interesting to see how NVIDIA addresses this in future updates.
Absolutely, it’s quite surprising to see such a shift! While we can’t confirm specifics without official statements, it’s possible both software and hardware factors could play a role here. The RTX 4090 does look solid for now, but NVIDIA has a strong track record for optimizing performance over time. Thanks for your insightful comment—it’ll definitely be fascinating to follow their next moves!
That’s a wild turn of events with the RTX 5090 losing ground to the RTX 4090 so quickly. I wonder if this is due to driver updates or some other factors that could be influencing the benchmarks. It’ll be interesting to see how future games are optimized for these GPUs. Guess the gaming community will have to rethink their top picks for now.