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ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,340VRAM:32 GBMemory bus width:512 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):575 W

ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090
9.0/10

Overall score

Score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

90%

9.2

Technical score

10%

7.1

User score

▲Better than 86% of graphics cards
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 78%
9.2

Technical score

Technical score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

44%

9.8

Performance

24%

9.7

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.7

Platform & Features

5%

5.9

Design

4%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

★Better than 94%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

3.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090

Technical score
Technical score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

44%

9.8

Performance

24%

9.7

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.7

Platform & Features

5%

5.9

Design

4%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

9.2
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

3.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
3.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 has a popularity score of 3.7 points, which is lower than that of 51.3% of products in this category.
3.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

9.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
46,977 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 46,977 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 99.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
37,000 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 37,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 98.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
38,968 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 38,968 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 96.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
24,574 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 24,574 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 86.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
113.64 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 113.64 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 99% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
32 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 32 GB of VRAM, which is more than 96.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR version
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
512 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 512 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 96.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
1,792 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 1,792 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
80 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to 13.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
575 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 575 W, which is higher than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
600 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 600 W under peak load, which is higher than 98.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
1,000 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 1,000 W PSU, which is higher than that of 95.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
575 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 575 W, which is higher than that of 96.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
600 W
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Size
357.6x 149.3x 76 mm
This graphics card measures 357.6x149.3x 76 mm, which is larger than 97.9% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Length
357.6 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 357.6 mm long, which is longer than 97.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
76 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 76 mm tall, which is shorter than 90.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.8 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.8 slot/s, which is wider than 97% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
3,038 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 3,038 g, which is heavier than 99.5% of graphics cards.
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ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 130 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    170 vs 40
  • 130 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    170 vs 40
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    32 GB vs 12 GB
  • 4.6x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1754 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    1,754 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 496 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    680 vs 184
  • 112 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    176 vs 64
  • 2.78x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (454.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    454.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 130 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    170 vs 40
  • 130 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    170 vs 40
  • 4.6x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1754 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    1,754 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 496 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    680 vs 184
  • 112 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    176 vs 64
  • 2.78x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (454.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    454.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 536 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    680 vs 144
  • 4.76x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (107.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    107.41 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 3% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2580 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,580 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 3.2x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (46977 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    46,977 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 4.04x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (37000 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    37,000 points vs 9,166 points
  • 72% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (38968 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    38,968 points vs 22,653 points
  • 3.69x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.77 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 17,408 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (21,760 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    21,760 vs 4,352
  • 6.93x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (1676 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    1,676 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 5.9x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (209.5 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
    209.5 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
  • 4.95x higher compute throughput
    This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (113.6 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    113.64 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 5.1% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2017 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,017 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 3.53x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (104.8 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    104.8 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 2.04x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (24574 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    24,574 points vs 12,074 points
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    32 GB vs 12 GB
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 256 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (512 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    512 bit vs 256 bit
  • 4x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    96 MB vs 24 MB
  • Newer GDDR version
    This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
    GDDR7 vs GDDR6
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2 newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    January 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • 4.03x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (92200 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    92,200 million vs 22,900 million
  • Newer encoder generation
    This graphics card uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    9 vs 8
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 1 more fans
    This graphics card has more fans than the average graphics card (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    This graphics card uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • 49 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (76 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    76 mm vs 125 mm
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    575 W vs 215 W
  • No FSR support
    This graphics card does not support FSR, the average graphics card does.
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 72.6 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (357.6 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    357.6 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1.3 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.56x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (575 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    575 W vs 225 W
  • 6.3x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,340 vs £530).
    £3,340 vs £530
  • 2.98x heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (3038 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    3,038 g vs 1,021 g
  • 6.3x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,340 vs £530).
    £3,340 vs £530
  • 12.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090
    the average graphics card
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.13 vs 8.000).
    7.13 vs 8
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.62 vs 7.2).
    6.62 vs 7.2
  • No FSR support
    This graphics card does not support FSR, the average graphics card does.
  • 2.54x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (750 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    750 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    575 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 2.56x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (575 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    575 W vs 225 W
  • 2.73x higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (600 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    600 W vs 220 W
  • 66.7% higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (20 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    20 W vs 12 W
  • 3.9 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.3 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39.3 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 72.6 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (357.6 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    357.6 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1.3 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.98x heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (3038 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    3,038 g vs 1,021 g

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090

  • Unrivaled 4K gaming and AI performance with high frame rates even at max settings
  • Exceptional thermal management, often staying in the low-to-mid 60°C range under load
  • Premium build quality and aesthetic design featuring a robust die-cast frame and ARGB lighting
  • Quiet operation despite the massive cooling system, with some users reporting it as nearly silent
  • Exclusive per-pin power monitoring that helps ensure safe connections and prevents cable melting

What we don't like about ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090

  • Extremely high price point, often described as an 'astronomical' or 'luxury' expense
  • Massive physical footprint, occupying roughly 3.8 to 4 slots and requiring a large PC case
  • Significant weight often necessitates the use of a GPU support bracket to prevent PCIe slot sag
  • ASUS GPU Tweak III software is reported by some users as being buggy or unreliable
  • Noticeable coil whine reported by some users when the card is under heavy workloads

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship powerhouse built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus. As ASUS's first quad-fan graphics card, it utilizes a specialized vertical airflow channel, a patented vapor chamber, and a phase-change thermal pad to achieve approximately 20% higher air pressure and superior cooling efficiency. Main pros include unrivaled 4K gaming performance, advanced DLSS 4 support, and premium physical reliability via an ultra-rigid metal frame and protective PCB coating. However, main cons involve its massive 3.8-slot size and 3kg weight requiring mandatory support, significantly high power demands reaching up to a 600W limit, and a substantial price premium over the base MSRP.

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