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ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£4,400VRAM:32 GBMemory bus width:512 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):575 W

ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition 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 Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition
9.2/10

Overall score

Score
9.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

90%

9.2

Technical score

10%

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User score

★Better than 96% of graphics cards
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
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%

9.8

Memory

12%

7.0

Power & Cooling

11%

10

Platform & Features

5%

4.2

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

★Better than 94%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £4,400
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

44%

9.8

Performance

24%

9.8

Memory

12%

7.0

Power & Cooling

11%

10

Platform & Features

5%

4.2

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

9.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

9.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
53,605 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 53,605 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 100% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
37,479 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 37,479 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 98.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
?
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
27,705 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 27,705 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 92.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
118.9 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 118.9 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 99.4% 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
2.1b
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.4% 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
800 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 800 W under peak load, which is higher than 100% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
1,200 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 1,200 W PSU, which is higher than that of 99.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
800 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 800 W, which is higher than that of 99.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
575 W
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Size
370.3x 150.5x 77.3 mm
Length
370.3 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 370.3 mm long, which is longer than 100% of graphics cards.
Height
150.5 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 150.5 mm tall, which is taller than 96.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.9 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.9 slot/s, which is wider than 97.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
3,270 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 3,270 g, which is heavier than 99.9% of graphics cards.
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ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition 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
  • 10.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2760 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,760 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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 (1754.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    1,754.4 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
  • 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
  • 10.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2760 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,760 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 4.6x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1754.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    1,754.4 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
  • 4.98x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (112.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    112.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 3.65x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (53605 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    53,605 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 4.09x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (37479 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    37,479 points vs 9,166 points
  • 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
  • 3.42x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.6 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.64 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 5.17x higher compute throughput
    This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (118.9 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    118.9 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
  • 2.29x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (27705 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    27,705 points vs 12,074 points
  • 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
  • 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
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 24x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    96 MB vs 4 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).
    November 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • 4.02x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (92000 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    92,000 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 DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 84.6% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1200 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,200 W vs 650 W
  • 85.3 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (370.3 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    370.3 mm vs 285 mm
  • 25.5 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (150.5 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    150.5 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1.4 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 3.56x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (800 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    800 W vs 225 W
  • 8.3x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is more expensive than the average graphics card (£4,400 vs £530).
    £4,400 vs £530
  • 4.22x less popular
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is less popular than the average graphics card (1 vs 4.2).
    1 vs 4.22
  • 8.3x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is more expensive than the average graphics card (£4,400 vs £530).
    £4,400 vs £530
  • 4.22x less popular
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is less popular than the average graphics card (1 vs 4.2).
    1 vs 4.22
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.77 vs 7.2).
    6.77 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 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
  • 84.6% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1200 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,200 W vs 650 W
  • 3.56x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (800 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    800 W vs 225 W
  • 10 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    105 °C vs 95 °C
  • 3.64x higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (800 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    800 W vs 220 W
  • 10.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (46 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    46 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 2.5x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    30 W vs 12 W
  • 85.3 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (370.3 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    370.3 mm vs 285 mm
  • 25.5 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (150.5 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    150.5 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1.4 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 3.2x heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (3270 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    3,270 g vs 1,021 g

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What we like about ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition

  • Unmatched 4K gaming and ray tracing performance as the fastest consumer graphics card available
  • Premium, collector-grade build quality with an aggressive red and black 30th-anniversary aesthetic
  • Innovative air-cooling system utilizing liquid metal, a copper vapor chamber, and a unique quad-fan layout
  • Massive factory overclock and impressive extreme overclocking potential
  • Dual power delivery options supporting standard 16-pin or standard + BTF motherboard connections to unlock up to 800W
  • Features highly useful hardware tools like Level Sense sag detection and a Memory Defroster for LN2 cooling
  • Generous 32 GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 VRAM, making it exceptional for heavy AI workloads and creator applications

What we don't like about ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition

  • Extremely high, prohibitive pricing that reaches double the base RTX 5090 MSRP
  • Very limited supply with only 1,000 units produced worldwide, making it difficult to purchase
  • Huge physical footprint requiring 4 slots of space and a highly accommodating PC case
  • Massive power consumption that demands a high-wattage power supply (1000W to 1200W+)
  • Requires a specific ASUS Advanced BTF motherboard to unlock the peak 800W power mode
  • Fans can become quite loud when pushing full power under heavy loads or in performance mode
  • Early manufacturing units had reported quality control issues concerning power cable fitment and misaligned shrouds

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition is an ultra-exclusive collector's GPU limited to 1,000 units worldwide, featuring the highest factory boost clock for this chip at up to 2,730 MHz. Built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, it packs 32GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus and utilizes 21,760 CUDA cores to deliver world-leading 4K and AI performance. Its standout characteristics include a unique dual-power input design that enables an 800W TDP when paired with a BTF motherboard, a massive 4-fan cooling system, and liquid metal thermal compound for extreme heat dissipation. Main pros include its unmatched overclocking headroom, premium build quality with a 3oz copper PCB, and inclusion of a 'Memory Defroster' for LN2 cooling enthusiasts. However, notable cons include its extreme price point of approximately €4,099, substantial 4-slot physical footprint, and potentially high levels of coil whine under heavy loads.

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