NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 sets a new bar for 4K performance—offering considerably higher framerates than the 4090, particularly when using DLSS 4 with Multi‑Frame Generation (MFG). Below is a summary of FPS benchmarks in top titles, plus visual insights from leading reviewers.
🎮 Real‑World Gaming FPS Results
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (4K, Ultra, no RT)
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RTX 4090: ~143 FPS
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RTX 5090: ~195 FPS → +36%
God of War Ragnarök (4K Ultra)
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RTX 5090: ~195 FPS vs RTX 4090’s ~143 FPS → +36%
A Plague Tale: Requiem (4K)
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RTX 5090 delivers ~42% higher FPS than RTX 4090 → ~21% at 1440p
Starfield (4K & 1440p)
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4K: 5080 5090 = 108 FPS, 4090 = 92 → 17% uplift
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1440p: 5090 = 147 FPS vs 4090’s 132 FPS → +12%
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (4K Ultra)
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5090: ~133 FPS → +35% over RTX 4090
RTX 5090 performance gains range from 17% to 42%, situationally influenced by driver, CPU, or game optimization effects.
🧠 DLSS 4 with Multi‑Frame Generation (MFG)
Games supporting DLSS 4 + MFG see the most dramatic uplift:
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Doom: The Dark Ages at 4K Ultra: 344 FPS with DLSS 4 ×4, compared to ~155 FPS with just DLSS → over 2× FPS increase
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Titles like Cyberpunk, God of War, and Indiana Jones: Great Circle benefit from smoother min‑frame dips and higher sustained FPS via frame generation.
🧪 Synthetic Performance Targets
3DMark & AI/Compute Benchmarks show:
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Time Spy Extreme: ~33% higher score vs RTX 4090
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Fire Strike Ultra / Port Royal: Up to ~40% better in ray tracing workloads
📊 Visual Benchmark Highlights
Figure 1 (Image 1): Bar chart comparing RTX 5090 vs 4090 in key titles with DLSS 4 / Full‑RT — here's consistent higher fps for RTX 5090.
Figure 2 (Image 2): GamersNexus FFXIV comparison showing ultra-high FPS on 5090 (~180+ FPS) vs 4090.
Figure 3 (Image 3): Official NVIDIA‑style relative performance chart across games like Cyberpunk 2077, Alan Wake II, and Black Myth.
Figure 4 (Image 4): 3DMark benchmark chart showing RTX 5090 leading by ~30–35% across major synthetic tests.
🔋 Power, Efficiency & Community Feedback
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The RTX 5090 requires ~575W PSU and draws significantly more power—but performance-per-watt improves when DLSS 4 / MFG feature uses are considered.
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Community feedback:
“In a vacuum, the RTX 5090 delivers around a 30 percent average boost in gaming over the 4090.”
“In 4K, we see 25–30% gains averaged over 20+ modern titles.” -
Some users report gains closer to 10–14% in CPU-bound scenarios like DCS, indicating performance varies per title.
✅ Summary Table
| Game / Workload | RTX 4090 FPS | RTX 5090 FPS | Performance Gain |
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| Cyberpunk 2077 (4K Ultra) | ~143 | ~195 | ~36% |
| God of War Ragnarök (4K) | ~143 | ~195 | ~36% |
| Starfield (4K) | 92 | 108 | ~17% |
| Dragon’s Dogma 2 (4K) | ~99 | ~133 | ~35% |
| Doom: The Dark Ages (DLSS) | 155 | 344 | +122% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Extreme | — | ~33% higher | Synthetic gain |
🧾 Conclusion: Is Upgrade Worth It?
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Yes, if you're gaming at 4K with DLSS 4 and Frame Generation features, the RTX 5090 offers substantial FPS and real-world improvements.
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Maybe, if you're already on a 4090 and mostly use older titles or standard DLSS—gains are still solid but less dramatic.
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Consider power and budget—as MSRP ~$1,999 and 575W TDP mean higher costs than prior generations. For most users, the RTX 4090 remains a strong performer.
📌 TL;DR
The RTX 5090 delivers 20–40% higher frame rates over the 4090 in modern raster games and massive DLSS 4 + MFG performance in supported RT titles. If you're chasing high FPS on demanding games or embrace future tech, it's a clear leap forward—but not mandatory unless you're pushing the limits.
