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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,260VRAM:32 GBMemory bus width:512 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):575 W

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice 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.

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice
9.1/10

Overall score

Score
9.1/ 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.
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

90%

9.3

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

★Better than 90% of graphics cards
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 74%
9.3

Technical score

Technical score
9.3/ 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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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

44%

9.9

Performance

24%

9.8

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

10

Platform & Features

5%

4.2

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

★Better than 95%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 89%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice

Technical score
Technical score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

44%

9.9

Performance

24%

9.8

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

10

Platform & Features

5%

4.2

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

9.3
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 64.1% of products in this category.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

9.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
35,000 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 35,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 94.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
39,528 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 39,528 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 99.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
39,373 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 39,373 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
24,570 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 24,570 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 86.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
115.6 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 115.6 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 99.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
32 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 32 GB of VRAM, which is more than 96.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR version
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
512 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 512 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 96.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
1,790 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 1,790 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% 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
20 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 20 Gbps, which is faster than on 42.9% of graphics cards and equal to 7.5% 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
606 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 606 W under peak load, which is higher than 99.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
1,000 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 1,000 W PSU, which is higher than that of 95.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
575 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 575 W, which is higher than that of 96.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
600 W
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Size
360x 150x 75 mm
This graphics card measures 360x150x 75 mm, which is larger than 96.7% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Length
360 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 360 mm long, which is longer than 99% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
150 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 150 mm tall, which is taller than 93.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
4 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
2000 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 2000 g, which is heavier than 88.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 2.1% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice 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
  • 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
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1790 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,790 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 4.74x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1805 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    1,805 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
  • 6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2655 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 4.74x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1805 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    1,805 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
  • 6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2655 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 2.86x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (467.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    467.3 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
  • 5.12x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (115.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    115.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 4.31x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (39528 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    39,528 points vs 9,166 points
  • 73.8% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (39373 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    39,373 points vs 22,653 points
  • 2.38x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (35000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    35,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 3.77x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.81 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
  • 3.89x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (115.5 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    115.5 TFLOPS vs 29.725 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
  • 5.03x higher compute throughput
    This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (115.6 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    115.6 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
  • 2.03x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (24570 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    24,570 points vs 12,074 points
  • 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
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1790 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,790 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 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
  • 32x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (128 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    128 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
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • 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
  • 9 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (28 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    28 °C vs 37 °C
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    575 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 75 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (360 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    360 mm vs 285 mm
  • 25 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    150 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.56x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (575 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    575 W vs 225 W
  • 6.15x more expensive
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,260 vs £530).
    £3,260 vs £530
  • 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
  • 6.15x more expensive
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,260 vs £530).
    £3,260 vs £530
  • 4.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
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    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.63 vs 8.000).
    7.63 vs 8
  • 8% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.67 vs 7.2).
    6.67 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
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    575 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 2.56x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (575 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    575 W vs 225 W
  • 2.75x higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (606 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    606 W vs 220 W
  • 14.4 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (49.8 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    49.8 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 2.92x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (35 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    35 W vs 12 W
  • 75 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (360 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    360 mm vs 285 mm
  • 25 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    150 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 95.9% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2000 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    2,000 g vs 1,021 g

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noobfeed.com
02/08/2025
Summary of the review
AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 MASTER ICE Review
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overclockers.com
19/05/2025
Summary of the review
Gigabyte Aorus Geforce RTX 5090 Master Ice 32G Video Card Review.

Third-party reviews

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

What we like about GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice

  • Exceptional 4K and VR performance, outperforming the previous flagship by roughly 30-50%
  • Highly efficient Windforce cooling system with integrated Hawk fans that keep temperatures below 70°C under load
  • Silent operation on 'Silent BIOS' with minimal reported coil whine
  • Premium aesthetic with an all-white design, RGB Halo lighting, and a customizable Edge View LCD screen
  • Generous 4-year warranty provided upon online registration
  • Sturdy build quality including a die-cast metal frame and a versatile VGA holder for stability

What we don't like about GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice

  • Extremely high MSRP and market pricing, often exceeding $2,500-$3,000
  • Massive physical footprint (3.7-slot width and 360mm length) requires a very large case
  • Reports of 'thermal putty' or 'thermal gel' seepage/leaking, especially when mounted vertically
  • High power requirements, typically demanding at least a 1000W ATX 3.1 power supply
  • Significant heat output that can noticeably raise the ambient temperature of a room
  • Concerns regarding the longevity and potential melting of the 16-pin (12V-2x6) power connector

Verdict

The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice is a flagship graphics card powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 21,760 CUDA cores, a boosted clock speed of 2655 MHz, and 32GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus. Key characteristics include the white-themed 'Ice' aesthetic, the Windforce cooling system with specialized 'Hawk' fans, a customizable LCD Edge View screen for real-time stats, and support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. Its main pros are exceptional thermal management—aided by a large vapor chamber and superconducting heat pipes—and superior factory-overclocked performance that surpasses the Founders Edition. However, its massive quad-slot size (360mm length), extremely high power draw (up to 600W), and premium price tag are notable cons.

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