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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£4,350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$3,800
  • VRAM: 32 GB
  • Memory bus width: 512 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 575 W

MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

8.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.7

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

9.1

Performance

24.0%

9.5

Memory

12.0%

5.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.1

Design

4.0%

9.9

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is a flagship graphics card powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus for a massive 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This overclocked model achieves a boost clock of 2,482 MHz and utilizes a premium 360mm hybrid AIO cooling system with StormForce fans to manage its high 575W power draw while maintaining a compact 2-slot width and 280mm card length. Key advantages include industry-leading 4K thermal performance, exceptionally quiet operation under load, and a sleek brushed-metal design with refined RGB lighting. However, major drawbacks include its extremely high price point, the need for a large case to accommodate the 360mm radiator, and potential long-term concerns regarding liquid pump longevity or coil whine.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

8.7
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a technical score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 95.2% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.7

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.4
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is lower than 67% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: HIGH

512 bit
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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

1,790 GB/s
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC reaches 1790 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 97.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

4
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

3
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1b
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

575 W
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC draws 575 W under peak load, which is higher than 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC recommends a 1000 W PSU, which is higher than that of 95.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a board power limit of 600 W, which is higher than that of 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

280 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is 280 mm long, which is shorter than 52.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.3% 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

148 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is 148 mm tall, which is taller than 89.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.2% 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

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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

2,969 g
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC weighs 2969 g, which is heavier than 99.4% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC vs the average graphics card

  • 130 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.170 vs 40
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.32 GB vs 12 GB
  • 122 more ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.170 vs 48
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,790 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,790 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.1790 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 4.48x higher texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,688 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,688 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.1688 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 112 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.176 vs 64
  • 496 more TMUs
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.680 vs 184
  • 488 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.680 vs 192
  • 130 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 122 more ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 4.48x higher texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,688 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 496 more TMUs
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 112 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 488 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 2.64x higher pixel rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (436.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 17,408 more FP32 units
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (21,760 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 7.19x higher INT8 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (3,352 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 5.1% higher base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,017 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,790 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (512 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 3x larger L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Newer GDDR version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • 4.21x more transistors
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has more transistors than the average graphics card (92,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Newer encoder generation
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 0.7% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,482 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • No XeSS support
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 2.47x larger GPU die
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (750 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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.
  • 2.73x higher board power limit
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (600 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 2.86x higher idle power draw
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (31.5 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 2.61x higher peak power draw
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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.
  • 21 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is taller than the average graphics card (148 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 2.97x heavier card weight
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is heavier than the average graphics card (2,969 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC 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
  • 21 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is taller than the average graphics card (148 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is taller than the average graphics card (148 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.148 mm vs 127 mm
  • 2.73x higher board power limit
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (600 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (600 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.600 W vs 220 W
  • No XeSS support
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports Intel XeSS AI upscaling technology
    When it matters: When the games you play support Intel XeSS and you want another upscaling option.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 8.21x more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£4,350 vs £530).
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£4,350 vs £530).£4,350 vs £530
  • 2.3x less popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).
    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.
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
  • 2.86x higher idle power draw
    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (31.5 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
    What it is: Power consumption of the graphics card while idle.
    When it matters: When the PC stays on for long hours and background power draw adds up.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (31.5 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.31.5 W vs 11 W
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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC?

  • Superior thermal performance with the 360mm radiator, often keeping temperatures under 55°C even under sustained load
  • Whisper-quiet operation, specifically noted as quieter than the Founders Edition and other air-cooled variants
  • Top-tier performance gains over reference models, especially when utilizing the factory 'super overclock'
  • More compact card dimensions compared to air-cooled 5090s, occupying fewer PCIe slots and reducing weight-induced sag
  • High-end build quality with a premium brushed aluminum design and aesthetic LED lighting
  • Massive 32GB GDDR7 frame buffer and support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid OC?

  • Extremely high price point, often retailing at a significant premium ($500+) over the reference MSRP
  • Requires a PC case with specific support for a large 360mm radiator, which may limit compatibility with smaller builds
  • Significant coil whine detected by some reviewers during high gaming workloads
  • Complex installation process compared to standard air-cooled cards due to the radiator and hose management
  • Limited availability and stock issues, with prices often inflated by scalpers
  • High total power draw, frequently exceeding 600W in gaming mode, necessitating a powerful 1000W+ PSU

Expert reviews

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igorslab.de
11/08/2025
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC Review View the product specifications on MSI's website.

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC is a premium, high-end graphics card designed for enthusiasts who demand extreme cooling efficiency and are willing to pay around €2,700 to €4,999 depending on regional market availability. It features a factory-installed 360 mm All-in-One (AiO) water cooling system equipped with three pre-installed 120 mm axial fans on a 27 mm thick...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
27/01/2025
How Fast Can a Liquid-Cooled GeForce RTX 5090 Card Run? We Tested to Find Out

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC is a water-cooled variant of Nvidia’s flagship GPU that pushes consumer graphics performance to new heights, sporting an out-of-the-box factory boost clock of 2,512MHz (a 4% increase over reference spec). In testing, the card’s massive 360mm radiator with three 120mm fans delivers superior, sustained thermal performance during prolonged...Read more

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pcper.com
06/02/2025
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC is an ultra-premium, closed-loop liquid-cooled graphics card that pushes NVIDIA's flagship GPU to its absolute limits. Built with a massive 360 mm aluminum radiator and custom STORMFORCE fans, it successfully manages the card's demanding 600-watt power limit in Gaming Mode. In performance benchmarks—including Cyberpunk 2077 and 3DMark...Read more

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alktech.co
05/02/2025
Review: MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC Graphics Card

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC is a premium, flagship graphics card featuring NVIDIA's "Blackwell" GB202-300 architecture and a massive 32GB of GDDR7 RAM. In benchmarking paired with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 4K resolution, the card demonstrates elite performance, pumping out an average of 153 FPS in Assassin's Creed Mirage (max settings, upscaling off) and 117 FPS...Read more

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tweaktown.com
03/02/2025
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC is a premium hybrid liquid-cooled graphics card that commands an eye-watering MSRP of $2499.99, representing a $500 premium over the base reference design. Built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, this absolute monster of a GPU features a 512-bit memory interface packed with 32GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory, 21,760 CUDA cores, and...Read more

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techpowerup.com
24/01/2025
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC, analyzed by TechPowerUp, is a top-tier performer featuring NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a factory overclock to 2565 MHz. Its 360 mm external liquid cooling system provides exceptional thermal performance, maintaining very low temperatures and near-silent operation, complemented by DisplayPort 2.1b, HDMI 2.1b,...Read more

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eurogamer.net
13/04/2025
MSI RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC review: overclocked, water-cooled

The Eurogamer review highlights the MSI RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC as an absolute powerhouse, making it the fastest consumer graphics card tested by the publication. A major pro of this card is its hybrid cooling setup, featuring a massive 360mm All-in-One (AiO) radiator and four fans. This liquid cooling system keeps the card exceptionally cool and quiet, easily outperforming the...Read more

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tech-critter.com
11/02/2025
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC is an ultra-premium, hybrid-cooled GPU that delivers top-tier 4K and ray-tracing gaming performance, outperforming the RTX 4090 by 20% to 30%. Thanks to its 360mm All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooler paired with a shroud blower fan, the card remains relatively slim at 2.5 slots thick and maintains excellent thermal efficiency, keeping gaming...Read more

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me.pcmag.com
28/01/2025
How Fast Can a Liquid-Cooled GeForce RTX 5090 Card Run? We Tested to Find Out

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC is an extreme, water-cooled variant of Nvidia’s flagship GPU that comes with a $2,499 MSRP and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,512MHz (a 4% increase over reference settings). In performance testing, the card delivers exceptional top-tier power, especially when manually overclocked using MSI Afterburner without touching stock voltage....Read more

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hothardware.com
24/01/2025
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC, as reviewed by HotHardware, delivers top-tier, 4K-capable performance paired with a 360mm AIO liquid cooler, which keeps the 32GB GDDR7 flagship significantly cooler and quieter than air-cooled alternatives. A major advantage is the hybrid design, which results in a card that is much lighter and thinner than the Founders Edition, reducing...Read more

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clubic.com
01/02/2025
Test MSI RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM SOC : le nec plus ultra de la performance

The MSI RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM SOC is a massive, high-end graphics card utilizing NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture that delivers colossal performance gains, particularly when using DLSS 4 and its multi-frame generation technology. It features a massive 32 GB of VRAM, an effective and quiet STORMFORCE triple-fan cooling system, and a slightly higher boost clock frequency (2,512 MHz) than...Read more

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