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Avg. price:~£3,240VRAM:32 GBMemory bus width:512 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):575 W

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC 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 TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition

9.1/10

★Better than 92% of graphics cards

6.7

▼Worse than 74%

9.2

★Better than 93%

8.5

▲Better than 72%

10
Gaming
Gaming
10/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
10
Floating-point performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
10
Video editing
Video editing
10/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
10
Floating-point performance
15.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
10
1080p
1080p
10/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
55.0%
10
Floating-point performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
10.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
10
1440p
1440p
10/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
10
Floating-point performance
30.0%
10
VRAM
15.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
10
4K
4K
10/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components
40.0%
10
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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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition

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Performance

9.8

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

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PassMark (G3D) result

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

Floating-point performance

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Memory

9.7

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR7

GDDR version

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Platform & Features

9.9

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCIe lanes

DirectX version

Vulkan version

OpenGL version

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Connectivity & Media

10

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Max digital resolution

DisplayPort outputs

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Power & Cooling

7.1

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

Recommended PSU wattage

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PCIe power spec

575 W

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Design

4.4

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Size

348x 146x 72 mm

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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition vs the average graphics card

Why is ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition better than the average graphics card?

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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
4.55x higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1734 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
1,734 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
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

6.9% higher user score
User score
8.5/ 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.
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition
the average graphics card
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.55 vs 8.000).
8.55 vs 8

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
4.55x higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1734 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
1,734 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
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
2.6x higher pixel rate
This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (423.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
423.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
4.64x higher FP32 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (104.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
104.8 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
3.44x higher gaming score
This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (50500 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
50,500 points vs 14,678.5 points
4.12x higher ray tracing score
This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (37726 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
37,726 points vs 9,166 points
71.5% higher PassMark score
This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (38849 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
38,849 points vs 22,653 points
3.6x higher FP64 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.7 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
1.73 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
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
4.89x higher compute throughput
This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (112.3 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
112.33 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
2.5x higher compute score
This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (30178 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
30,178 points vs 12,074 points
3.73x higher FP16 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (111 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
111 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
3x larger L2 cache
This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (72 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
72 MB vs 24 MB
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).
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 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 HDMI bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
3.87x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (77.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
77.37 Gbps vs 20 Gbps

Why is ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition worse than the average graphics card?

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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
63 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (348 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
348 mm vs 285 mm
1.1 slot/s wider design
This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.6 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
3.6 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
21 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (146 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
146 mm vs 125 mm
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
No XeSS support
This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
6.11x more expensive
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,240 vs £530).
£3,240 vs £530

6.11x more expensive
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,240 vs £530).
£3,240 vs £530
7.5% worse value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 7.2).
6.7 vs 7.2

No XeSS support
This graphics card does not support XeSS, 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
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
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
2.61x higher peak power draw
This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (575 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
575 W vs 220 W
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
5.7 dB noisier under load
This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (41.1 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
41.1 dB vs 35.4 dB
6 °C higher idle temperature
This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (43 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
43 °C vs 37 °C

63 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (348 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
348 mm vs 285 mm
21 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (146 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
146 mm vs 125 mm
1.1 slot/s wider design
This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.6 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
3.6 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
2.32x heavier card weight
This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2370 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
2,370 g vs 1,021 g

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en.gamegpu.com

07/03/2025

Summary of the review

Asus GeForce RTX 5090 TUF Gaming OC Review - GameGPU

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 TUF Gaming OC is a next-generation flagship graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, a 512-bit bus, and 92 billion transistors. Designed for ultimate 4K performance, it handles demanding titles like Black Myth: Wukong and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 where previous generation cards struggle. Testing across four power profiles reveals high flexibility: while the standard 100% Power Target profile draws up to 600W to deliver maximum framerates, down-throttling to a manual 67% profile drops consumption to 405W and keeps the card virtually silent while still outperforming an RTX 4090.

techpowerup.com

12/03/2025

Summary of the review

ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 TUF Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 TUF review highlights the card as an unrivaled 4K/8K gaming powerhouse based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, boasting 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM and 26% higher performance over the RTX 4090. Key advantages include its robust all-metal, quad-slot cooler keeping temperatures at 66°C, support for PCIe 5.0 and DLSS 4, and a dual BIOS feature. However, the card has extreme drawbacks, including a massive, heavy four-slot design, high power consumption requiring a 575 W+ PSU, relatively high noise levels of 41 dBA in performance mode, and a steep $450 premium over MSRP, resulting in poor price-per-performance.

gamegpu.com

07/03/2025

Summary of the review

Asus GeForce RTX 5090 TUF Gaming OC Review - GameGPU.

Overview The ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 TUF Gaming OC is a high-performing flagship graphics card built on NVIDIA's 5-nm Blackwell architecture. It features the GB202 GPU with 21,760 CUDA cores and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering an enormous 1792 GB/s bandwidth. Designed for ultimate 4K gaming, the card utilizes a massive 3.5-slot triple-fan cooling system and supports advanced features like DLSS 4.0. Reviewers tested the card across various GPU Tweak III power targets, noting that it flawlessly handles heavy titles like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (77 average FPS) and Black Myth: Wukong in native 4K, significantly outperforming the previous generation's RTX 4090. Pros & Cons Pros Unparalleled 4K Performance: Smoothly runs demanding games above 60 to 120+ FPS. Excellent Efficiency Optimization: Dropping the Power Target to 67% significantly reduces power draw to 405W and keeps temperatures at a cool 63°C, yet it still performs better than a stock RTX 4090. Robust Thermal Design: The thick metal shroud and upgraded backplate keep full-load temperatures under 70°C. Modern Connectivity: Includes cutting-edge DisplayPort 2.1 and PCIe 5.0 support. Cons Extreme...

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What we like about ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition

Unmatched 4K and 8K gaming performance, consistently delivering high frame rates in the most demanding titles.
Excellent cooling system featuring a beefy heatsink and vapor chamber that keeps operating temperatures low.
Highly praised 'military-grade' build quality and sturdy metal construction.
Remarkably quiet operation, aided by efficient axial-tech fans and a 0dB fan-stop mode for light tasks.
Significant productivity gains for professional workloads like AI development and 4K video editing.
Future-proof features including 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM and support for DisplayPort 2.1.

What we don't like about ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition

Extremely high power consumption, often requiring a 1000W+ ATX 3.1 power supply.
Significant physical size (3.6-slot design) that may not fit in smaller PC cases.
Notorious issues with coil whine reported by some users, especially under high frame rate loads.
Prohibitively high retail price that often exceeds its already steep MSRP due to limited availability.
Massive heat output can significantly increase the ambient temperature of the room during long sessions.

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition is a powerhouse based on the Blackwell architecture, featuring 21,760 CUDA cores and a massive 32GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit interface. Designed for elite 4K and 8K performance, it boasts a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,580 MHz and a 3.6-slot cooling system equipped with a vapor chamber and 12 heat pipes. Main pros include its market-leading speed, dual BIOS for noise control, and military-grade durability with high-end thermal dissipation. However, its significant cons are its extremely high power draw, reaching up to 600W, and its enormous physical footprint that requires substantial case space and a high-wattage PSU.

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