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EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 — Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · FTW3
EVGA

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · FTW3

98
/ 100
From $2,208
VS
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 wins by 3
RTX 6000 Ada — Ada · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W
NVIDIA

RTX 6000 Ada

Ada · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W

95
/ 100
From $6,800
Specdex verdict

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 lands at 98 and RTX 6000 Ada at 95. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick RTX 6000 Ada if…

  • ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
  • ✓ISV certifications
  • ✓Huge framebuffer
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 90).

Ray tracing

RTX 6000 Ada

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

RTX 6000 Ada leads on rt (95 vs 93).

AI workloads

Tie

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Power efficiency

RTX 6000 Ada

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

RTX 6000 Ada leads on efficiency (85 vs 75).

Value for money

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 more score per dollar ($2,208 vs $6,800).

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 98
vs
95 RTX 6000 Ada

Score breakdown

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090
98
raster 98
rt 93
ai 95
efficiency 75
RTX 6000 Ada
95
raster 90
rt 95
ai 96
efficiency 85

Specs side-by-side

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 versus RTX 6000 Ada — full spec comparison
Spec EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 RTX 6000 Ada
Architecture
Blackwell
Ada
VRAM
32 GB GDDR7
▲ 48 GB GDDR6 ECC
TBP
575 W
300 W
Release year
2025
2022

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • −Power draw scales with tier
  • −Gen-over-gen price creep
  • −VRAM gated per tier

RTX 6000 Ada

Pros
  • +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
  • +ISV certifications
  • +Huge framebuffer
Cons
  • −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
  • −Lower gaming clocks
  • −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games

FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 vs RTX 6000 Ada

Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 6000 Ada? +

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +

At $2,208, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.

Is RTX 6000 Ada worth the price? +

At $6,800, RTX 6000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in ai.

Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 6000 Ada last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for 4K gaming, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 6000 Ada? +

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 90). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.

Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 6000 Ada? +

RTX 6000 Ada — leads on rt (95 vs 93). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.