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GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,850VRAM:32 GBMemory bus width:512 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):575 W

GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

40%

9.2

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.1

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 84% of graphics cards
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
9.2

Technical score

Technical score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

44%

9.6

Performance

24%

9.7

Memory

12%

7.1

Power

11%

10

Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

10

Connectivity

★Better than 95%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,850
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna

Based on 241 owners sharing their experience in online comments

69%positive11%mixed20%negative

Owners praise its exceptional gaming speed, while high power draw, heat, and uneven performance at demanding settings temper the excitement.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say it misses high frame-rate targets, such as 240 or 300 fps at 4K or 1440p, and some games drop below 50 fps without frame generation.6
  • Owners report it pulls about 570 to 600 watts under full load, pushing PC draw to 700 to 800 watts and raising electricity bills.6
  • Owners report crashes and stutters, some fixed by removing GeForce Experience, and a recent update that enabled shared memory and slowed games.5
  • Owners say 4K with path tracing or ultrawide 5K-class resolutions need DLSS upscaling, and some games still drop to about 50 fps.4
  • Owners report distracting ghosting, blur and artifacts with DLSS and 4x frame generation, leading some to turn these features off.4
  • Owners say the native gain over a 5080 is small for the extra cost, and one claims a 4090 is faster.4
  • Owners say it runs hot, reaching 75 to 89°C in some builds, and gives off enough heat to noticeably warm the room.3
  • Owners say frame generation adds noticeable input lag, making mouse aiming feel sluggish or rubbery, especially in Stalker 2.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna

Technical score
Technical score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

44%

9.6

Performance

24%

9.7

Memory

12%

7.1

Power

11%

10

Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

10

Connectivity

9.2
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
38,849 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 38,849 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 97.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
37,726 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 37,726 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 98.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
42,617 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 42,617 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 99.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
28,913 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 28,913 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 92% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
104.8 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 97.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
32 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 32 GB of VRAM, which is more than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal to 3.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
512 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 512 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 96.7% 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.
Effective memory speed
28,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 78.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 73% of graphics cards and equal to 27% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% 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 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1b
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 77.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
2.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 2.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 94.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
575 W
Market range: <86 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
575 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 575 W under peak load, which is higher than 97% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% 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 95.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
575 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 575 W, which is higher than that of 96.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
575 W
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Size
335x 151x 60 mm
Length
335 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 335 mm long, which is longer than 87.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
60 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 60 mm tall, which is shorter than 95% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
?
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GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 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 (1,792 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
  • 320 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (512 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    512 bit vs 192 bit
  • 4.33x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,636.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    1,636.8 GTexel/s vs 378 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
  • 4.33x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,636.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    1,636.8 GTexel/s vs 378 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
  • 2.63x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (423.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    423.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 4.64x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (104.8 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    104.8 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 4.12x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (37,726 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    37,726 points vs 9,148 points
  • 88.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (42,617 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    42,617 points vs 22,638 points
  • 2.63x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (38,849 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    38,849 points vs 14,779 points
  • 2 years newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    April 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 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
  • 6.93x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (1,677 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    1,677 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 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    209.5 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 2.4x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (28,913 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    28,913 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 3.55x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (104.8 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    104.8 TFLOPS vs 29.5 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
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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.
    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
  • 320 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (512 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    512 bit vs 192 bit
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 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.
  • 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 vs 4
  • 4.03x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (92,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    92,200 million vs 22,900 million
  • 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
  • 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
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
    2.1b vs 2.1a
  • 65 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (60 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    60 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
  • 3.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,407 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,407 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1,000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 52.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    335 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 2.61x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (575 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    575 W vs 220 W
  • 3.56x more expensive
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,850 vs £520).
    £1,850 vs £520
  • 21.7% worse value for money
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.09 vs 7.4).
    6.09 vs 7.41
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 3.56x more expensive
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,850 vs £520).
    £1,850 vs £520
  • 21.7% worse value for money
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.09 vs 7.4).
    6.09 vs 7.41
  • 3.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,407 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,407 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 2.55x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (750 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    750 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • 90.3% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (2.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    2.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 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 (1,000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 2.61x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (575 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit 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
  • 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
  • 52.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    335 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna

  • Unmatched 4K gaming performance with high frame rates even in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077
  • Innovative magnetic fan and shroud assembly allowing for easy, tool-free cleaning and maintenance
  • Massive 32GB of high-speed GDDR7 VRAM, beneficial for both 4K gaming and professional AI/rendering workloads
  • Support for DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, significantly boosting performance in supported titles
  • Includes updated safety features like the recessed 12V-2x6 power connector to reduce cable strain and melting risks
  • Impressive aesthetic with a white 'Luna' design and customisable magnetic backplate

What customers don't like about GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna

  • Extremely high price point, often exceeding the $1,999 MSRP due to limited stock and reseller markups
  • Very high power consumption, requiring at least a 1000W power supply and generating significant heat
  • Performance can be severely bottlenecked by the CPU at lower resolutions like 1080p
  • Exclusive to the Chinese market, making it difficult or more expensive to source internationally
  • Significant size and weight may require a large case and additional support to prevent sagging
  • Diminishing returns on value compared to the previous generation for non-professional users

Verdict

The Galax GeForce RTX 5090 D Luna is a China-exclusive, enthusiast-class GPU based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of high-speed GDDR7 VRAM on a 512-bit bus for approximately 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Key characteristics include a massive GB202-250-A1 processor with 680 fifth-generation Tensor cores and 170 fourth-generation RT cores, operating at a base clock of 2017 MHz with a factory boost up to 2452 MHz. Main pros include its innovative white triple-slot design featuring a magnetically detachable shroud for tool-less maintenance and advanced support for DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation. However, it faces notable cons such as a very high 575W power draw (requiring at least a 1000W PSU), limited availability outside the Chinese market, and significant physical dimensions that may not fit in all standard cases.

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