The RTX 5090 boasts an impressive 175W full power consumption
Sharing the same powerful GB203 core as its desktop counterpart, the 5080
Built on cutting-edge Blackwell architecture with ultra-efficient 4nm process technology
Packs a whopping 10,496 CUDA cores for blistering performance
Equipped with massive 24GB of 256-bit GDDR7 memory
This generous VRAM allocation truly sets it apart from other 50-series GPUs
Performance unleashed:
3DMark Time Spy benchmark reveals a GPU score of 25,100 – about 10% faster than both the 5080 and 5090
The demanding Time Spy Extreme test (4K gaming performance) delivers 12,499 points, showing disappointing sub-10% gains over the 4090
Port Royal ray tracing test shines brighter with 16,417 points, marking a solid 16% improvement over the 4090
The bottom line? The RTX 5090 delivers modest 10% gains over the 4090, with ray tracing being its only noteworthy advancement. The laptop’s crown jewel remains its generous 24GB VRAM capacity.
Warning: Performance concerns
Multiple hardware and software issues plague the 5090 laptop, causing benchmark fluctuations up to 10% between units
Productivity software benchmarks frequently fail to complete properly
Our recommendation: Hold off on purchasing the 5090 laptop at launch. Wait for hardware/software optimizations to stabilize. For now, the 5080 laptop emerges as the smarter, more value-packed choice.
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The RTX 5090 sounds impressive on paper, but it’s disappointing to hear that real-world gaming doesn’t quite match up. I wonder if the thermal design of laptops is just not handling it well. Still, those benchmarks are crazy—25,100 in 3DMark Time Spy is insane. Guess we’ll see more about how this settles over time.
I was really hoping the RTX 5090 would bring some major gaming improvements over the 5080, but it sounds like the real-world performance just doesn’t quite live up to the benchmarks. That said, the sheer power and RAM of this laptop GPU is still pretty impressive, even if it’s not a game-changer in practical terms.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You’re right—while the RTX 5090 offers incredible specs, real-world gains can sometimes feel incremental compared to its predecessor. It’s still a powerhouse for demanding tasks, but as you noted, not every title will see dramatic improvements. Appreciate your insight, and it’s always good to hear how tech performs in practice!