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

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£4,400
  • Avg. price in US: ~$4,000
  • VRAM: 32 GB
  • Memory bus width: 512 bit
  • Thermal 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 it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

8.8

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

8.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

8.9

Performance

24.0%

9.8

Memory

12.0%

6.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.2

Design

4.0%

9.9

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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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.

Technical Specifications of ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

8.8
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a technical score of 8.79 points, which is higher than that of 97.1% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.5
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 61.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

32 GB
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has 32 GB of VRAM, which is more than 96.7% of graphics cards and equal to 3% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

512 bit
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition 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
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

1,792 GB/s
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition reaches 1792 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 98% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

5.0
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1b
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

80 Gbps
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 87.2% of graphics cards and equal to 12.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

575 W
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a TDP of 575 W, which is higher than that of 97.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

800 W
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition draws 800 W under peak load, which is higher than 100% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

1,200 W
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition recommends a 1200 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
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

800 W
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a board power limit of 800 W, which is higher than that of 99.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

370.3 mm
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is 370.3 mm long, which is longer than 99.9% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

150.5 mm
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is 150.5 mm tall, which is taller than 95.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

3.9 slot/s
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition occupies 3.9 slot/s, which is wider than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition vs the average graphics card

  • 130 more compute units
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.170 vs 40
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition 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
  • 122 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.170 vs 48
  • 10.4% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,760 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,760 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2760 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.1792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 112 more ROPs
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.176 vs 64
  • 496 more TMUs
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.680 vs 184
  • 2.75x higher pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (454.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (454.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.454.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 130 more compute units
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 122 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 10.4% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,760 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 496 more TMUs
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 112 more ROPs
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 2.75x higher pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (454.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 488 more AI cores
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 5.2x higher FP32 performance
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (118.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 3.99x higher FP64 performance
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.9 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 17,408 more FP32 units
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (21,760 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 4.03x higher FP16 performance
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (118.8 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2.81x higher BF16 performance
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (209.5 TFLOPS vs 74.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 74.6 TFLOPS.
  • 5.1% higher base clock speed
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,017 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 256 bit wider memory bus
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition 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.
  • 3x larger L2 cache
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 50% more Infinity Cache
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • Newer GDDR version
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Broader encode codec support
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).
  • 8x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 10 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 10 Gbps.
  • 1 more fans
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has more fans than the average graphics card (4 vs 3).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.47x larger GPU die
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (750 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 84.6% higher PSU requirement
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,200 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 3.64x higher board power limit
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (800 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 2.73x higher idle power draw
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 11 dB noisier under load
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (46 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 3.64x higher peak power draw
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition 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.
  • 1.9 slot/s wider design
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.9 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 84.93 mm longer card length
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is longer than the average graphics card (370.3 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 23.5 mm higher card profile
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is taller than the average graphics card (150.5 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition 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
  • 1.9 slot/s wider design
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.9 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.9 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3.9 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 84.6% higher PSU requirement
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,200 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,200 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.1200 W vs 650 W
  • 84.93 mm longer card length
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is longer than the average graphics card (370.3 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is longer than the average graphics card (370.3 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.370.3 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 23.5 mm higher card profile
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is taller than the average graphics card (150.5 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition is taller than the average graphics card (150.5 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.150.5 mm vs 127 mm
  • 3.64x higher board power limit
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (800 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (800 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.800 W vs 220 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).
    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
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
    What it is: Maximum HDMI Fixed Rate Link (FRL) bandwidth
    When it matters: When you need enough HDMI bandwidth for high refresh rates at high resolution.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 30TH Anniversary Edition has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps

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What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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tweaktown.com
30/12/2025

The ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 is a limited-edition flagship graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture that claims the top spot as the world's most powerful gaming GPU. Featuring a massive 32GB of fast GDDR7 memory, 21,760 CUDA cores, and an immense 3,352 AI TOPS, this 3.9-slot beast delivers unbeatable 4K gaming and class-leading real-time path tracing...Read more

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techpowerup.com
28/04/2026

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 Matrix Platinum, limited to 1,000 units, is a top-tier Blackwell GPU featuring a 13% factory overclock, a massive quad-fan cooler with liquid metal, and 800W power capability via BTF technology. Pros include unmatched, stable 4K/path tracing performance, "Level Sense" sag detection, and superior power delivery, making it an engineering flagship. Conversely,...Read more

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