GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE Review | 118 Data compared
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  • Avg. price: ~£2,290
  • VRAM: 32 GB
  • Memory bus width: 512 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 575 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.

9.2

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%

9.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.2

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

9.7

Performance

24.0%

9.8

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

10

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.0

Design

4.0%

10

Connectivity & Media

Exceptional
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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

  • 10
    Gaming

    Score components:

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £2,290

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Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 Windforce OC is a flagship graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring a massive 32GB of GDDR7 memory and a 512-bit bus interface. It is equipped with 21,760 CUDA cores, a boost clock of 2467 MHz, and supports the latest DLSS 4 technology for AI-enhanced frame generation. Main pros include its industry-leading VRAM capacity for 4K gaming and AI workloads, high-efficiency triple-fan cooling with alternate spinning Hawk fans, and a durable 4-year warranty. However, main cons include a very high 575W power draw requiring at least a 1000W PSU, a large 342mm physical footprint that may not fit in standard cases, and a high premium price tag.

Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE

Technical Score

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 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%

?

Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

9.2
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a technical score of 9.16 points, which is higher than that of 92.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% 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%

9.2

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.7
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is lower than 68.1% 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

43,370 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE scores 43,370 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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

36,667 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE scores 36,667 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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

39,373 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

38,846 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE scores 38,846 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 99.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

107.4 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE delivers 107.4 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 98% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has 32 GB of VRAM, which is more than 96.8% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE reaches 1,792 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
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

7680x4320
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
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

20 Gbps
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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)
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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
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

575 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE draws 575 W under peak load, which is higher than 96.9% of graphics cards and equal to 1.7% 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

1,000 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
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

600 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a board power limit of 600 W, which is higher than that of 98% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.8% 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

575 W
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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

342 x 150 x 65 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE measures 342x150x 65 mm, which is larger than 86.2% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

342 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE is 342 mm long, which is longer than 93% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.9% 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 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
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

4 slot/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% 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

2000 g
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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 GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE vs the average graphics card

  • 130 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
  • 4.29x higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,637 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,637 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.1637 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 496 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.680 vs 184
  • 112 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.680 vs 144
  • 130 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 130 more ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 4.29x higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,637 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 496 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 112 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 536 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 2.6x higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 4.64x higher FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 2.95x higher gaming score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (43,370 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 4x higher ray tracing score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (36,667 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 73.8% higher PassMark score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (39,373 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 7.1x higher INT8 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (1,718 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
  • 17,408 more FP32 units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (21,760 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 3.22x higher compute score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (38,846 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 14.1x higher FP16 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (419.2 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 3.42x higher FP64 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 5.9x higher BF16 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 4.67x higher compute throughput
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (107.4 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 4.7% higher base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2010 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 4x larger L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 24x more Infinity Cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • Newer GDDR version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • 4.03x more transistors
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has more transistors than the average graphics card (92,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • Newer encoder generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 9 °C lower idle temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 1.5% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,467 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 2.52x larger GPU die
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (744 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 2.67x higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (600 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 2.61x higher peak power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 2.67x higher idle power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (32 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
  • No RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 25 mm higher card profile
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 57 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
  • 95.9% heavier card weight
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE is heavier than the average graphics card (2000 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.1000 W vs 650 W
  • No RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 57 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.342 mm vs 285 mm
  • 25 mm higher card profile
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 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
  • 2.67x higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (600 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (600 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.600 W vs 225 W
  • 1.5% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,467 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,467 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2467 MHz vs 2505 MHz
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE?

  • Incredible performance for 4K/8K gaming and creative workloads
  • Efficient and stable cooling, maintaining temperatures around 60-75°C under load
  • Quiet operation, with fans that stop spinning during low-usage/idle
  • Clean, minimalist design without unnecessary RGB lighting
  • Strong out-of-the-box overclocking, with boost clocks exceeding 2900 MHz
  • One of the more affordably priced 5090 models, often sold closer to MSRP

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE?

  • Massive physical size (3.5 to 4-slot design) that requires a very large case
  • High power consumption, requiring at least a 1000W power supply
  • Lack of RGB or aesthetic extras may not appeal to users wanting a showpiece build
  • Noticeable coil whine reported by some users when drawing over 500 watts
  • Potential software-related bugs, such as unrealistic hotspot temperature readings in monitoring tools
  • Reported concerns regarding thermal gel/putty longevity and maintenance compared to traditional pads

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