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New Graphics Card Performance Benchmarks - What's Your Take?

Author Avatar Posted by TechEnthusiast_X November 10, 2023 156 Replies 3.2k Views
Hey everyone, The latest benchmarks for the new RTX 5090 and RX 9900 XT have dropped, and the results are pretty mind-blowing! I've been digging through them and wanted to get your thoughts on the performance gains, pricing, and whether these are worth the upgrade. Link to one of the detailed reviews: [https://www.exampletechsite.com/reviews/gpu-benchmark-rtx5090-rx9900xt](https://www.exampletechsite.com/reviews/gpu-benchmark-rtx5090-rx9900xt) What are your initial impressions? Are you planning to buy, or are you waiting for more reviews/price drops? Let's discuss!
Wow, those frame rates in Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing are insane! The 5090 is clearly the king, but the price tag is definitely a barrier for most. I'm really interested in how the RX 9900 XT stacks up in rasterization for the money. My current 3080 is still holding up, so I might wait another generation unless a killer deal pops up.
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Great review link! I was particularly impressed by the power efficiency improvements mentioned. It's not just raw performance anymore, but also how much power they draw. The 5090 is a beast, but that TDP is something to consider for PSU and cooling. The RX 9900 XT seems to offer a better balance for a high-end build that isn't pushing the absolute bleeding edge.
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Honestly, as a casual gamer playing mostly indies and older AAA titles, these new cards are overkill. My GTX 1070 still runs everything I throw at it fine. I'm more excited about potential price drops on older cards now that these are out. Maybe I can snag a 3070 for a good deal!
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