In this video, Linus examines whether most people should buy the RTX 5090, even if they can afford it. He starts with a baseline performance test on a mid‑range build, then upgrades to the RTX 5090 to see how it performs. He also looks at pairing the 5090 with a high‑end CPU, compares it to the AMD 9070 XT, and discusses a more balanced upgrade approach. The video covers the pros and cons of investing in a top‑tier GPU versus a more modest one, and offers guidance on getting the best value for your money.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Sponsor
1:22 Baseline performance with a mid‑range build
2:16 Upgrading to the RTX 5090
4:45 Pairing the 5090 with a high‑end CPU
6:33 What about the AMD 9070 XT?
8:39 A more balanced upgrade approach
9:21 Sponsor
10:18 Credits
