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  • Avg. price: ~£1,850
  • VRAM: 32 GB
  • Memory bus width: 512 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 575 W

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

8.8

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%

8.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.8

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%

8.8

Performance

24.0%

9.7

Memory

12.0%

6.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.8

Design

4.0%

9.8

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%

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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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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is the flagship of the Blackwell architecture, featuring 21,760 CUDA cores, a boost clock of 2.41 GHz, and a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 512-bit bus, delivering approximately 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Its primary advantages include class-leading 4K gaming and ray tracing performance—showing roughly 20-50% gains over the RTX 4090—unparalleled AI horsepower with 3,352 Tensor TOPS, and a surprisingly compact two-slot Founders Edition design. However, it faces significant drawbacks, such as an eye-watering $1,999 MSRP (often higher in retail), a substantial 575W power requirement that may necessitate a 1000W+ PSU, and frequent CPU bottlenecks at resolutions lower than 4K.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

8.8
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a technical score of 8.76 points, which is higher than that of 96.6% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

104.8 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers 104.8 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 reaches 1792 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 98% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

7680x4320
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

80 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 87.2% of graphics cards and equal to 12.9% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

304 mm
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is 304 mm long, which is longer than 62.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 2.3% 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

137 mm
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is 137 mm tall, which is taller than 71.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.4% 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

2 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs the average graphics card

  • 130 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
  • 4.35x higher texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,638.8 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,638.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.1638.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 112 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 4.35x higher texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1,638.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 496 more TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 112 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 488 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 2.57x higher pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (424.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 4.58x higher FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (104.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 17,408 more FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (21,760 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 3.52x higher FP64 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.6 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 7.19x higher INT8 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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.
  • 4.54x higher compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (104.8 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3.55x higher FP16 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (104.8 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 8x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 10 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 10 Gbps.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
  • 3.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,407 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 2.47x larger GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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.
  • 1 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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.
  • 2.73x higher idle power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 2.61x higher peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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.
  • 10 mm higher card profile
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 18.63 mm longer card length
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 1 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
  • 3.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,407 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,407 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2407 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.73x higher board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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
  • 3.49x more expensive
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,850 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,850 vs £530).£1,850 vs £530
  • 10 mm higher card profile
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is taller than the average graphics card (137 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.

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    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.137 mm vs 127 mm
  • 2.3x less popular
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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.
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090?

  • Unmatched 4K gaming performance, often 30% faster than the RTX 4090
  • Massive 32GB of GDDR7 memory suitable for heavy AI and creative workloads
  • Relatively compact two-slot Founders Edition design compared to previous triple-slot cards
  • Excellent thermal management, maintaining surprisingly low temperatures under load
  • Support for DLSS 4 and advanced ray-tracing features
  • Significant improvements in video encoding with triple ninth-gen encoders

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090?

  • Extremely high MSRP of $1,999, with reseller prices often much higher
  • Significant power requirements, with total system draw reaching over 850W in some tests
  • Heavy CPU bottlenecking at lower resolutions like 1080p and 1440p
  • Lackluster generational efficiency gains compared to the RTX 4090
  • Ongoing concerns regarding the reliability and safety of the 12VHPWR power connector
  • High idle power consumption

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igorslab.de
23/01/2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition Review Would you like me to look for reviews focusing specifically on AIB custom partner models (like ASUS, M...

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, built on the Blackwell GB202 architecture in an optimised TSMC 4N process, delivers unprecedented architectural leaps in raw computing power and AI capabilities. Boasting 92.2 billion transistors, 24,576 CUDA cores, and a massive 32 GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory across a 512-bit bus, it vastly outpaces its predecessor by pushing...Read more

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storagereview.com
23/01/2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Review: Pushing Boundaries with AI Acceleration

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 redefines high-performance computing by utilizing the Blackwell architecture and 32GB of GDDR7 memory to push AI and gaming limits. Benchmarks show major generational improvements, with a 16% gain in AI text generation and a 56% boost in AI image generation compared to the RTX 4090. Key strengths include exceptional memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s, native...Read more

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pcper.com
23/01/2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition Review

summary of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition review: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition marks a massive technological leap forward, utilizing the Blackwell architecture built on a custom TSMC 4nm process with a staggering 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of GDDR7 memory. In terms of raw performance, the card delivers substantial gains in brutal, non-upscaled 3440×1440...Read more

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mmorpg.com
23/01/2025
Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition Review

The Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition is identified as a flagship GPU delivering exceptional gaming performance in a smaller, more compatible form factor than its predecessor. Key strengths include the transformative DLSS 4 with AI-driven Transformer models, efficient thermal management, and highly customizable Multi-frame Generation, marking a significant, albeit expensive,...Read more

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pugetsystems.com
23/01/2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Content Creation Review | Puget Systems

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a massive halo GPU built on the Blackwell architecture that offers best-in-class performance for heavy content creation workloads. In GPU-bound rendering applications, it stands as a powerhouse, delivering a 35% performance advantage in Blender and a 38% increase in V-Ray over the previous-generation RTX 4090. Video editing and motion graphics...Read more

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pcmag.com
29/01/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition Review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition is described by PCMag as an exceptionally powerful GPU, earning an Editors' Choice award for delivering class-leading performance with 32GB of GDDR7 memory, DLSS 4 support, and a surprisingly compact two-slot design. While it offers unmatched capabilities for AI and high-end gaming, the card carries a steep $1,999 price tag, draws up to...Read more

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kitguru.net
23/01/2025
Nvidia RTX 5090 Review: Ray Tracing, DLSS 4, and Raw Power

The Nvidia RTX 5090 launches as the Blackwell architecture flagship, packing a massive 92.2 billion transistors, 21,760 CUDA cores, 170 RT cores, and a 32GB GDDR7 memory configuration on a wide 512-bit bus. Built on TSMC's N4 node, the GPU brings immense technical upgrades over its predecessor, including a staggering 1,792 GB/s memory bandwidth and an increased 98MB L2 cache. The...Read more

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gamersnexus.net
24/01/2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition Review & Benchmarks | Gamers Nexus

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition is a massive flagship upgrade utilizing the new Blackwell architecture, launching at an MSRP of $2,000 with a revamped, highly efficient 2-slot design. In terms of performance pros, the card delivers a significant gaming leap over the RTX 4090 at 4K resolution, showing a 20% to 50% uplift in rasterization and a 27% to 35% improvement in...Read more

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tomshardware.com
23/01/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition marks the launch of the new Blackwell architecture, establishing itself as the fastest consumer GPU tested but arriving with notable caveats. Priced at a steep base MSRP of $1,999, the graphics card delivers a heavy-duty generational upgrade by packing 32GB of cutting-edge GDDR7 memory on a wide 512-bit bus, which enables an impressive...Read more

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nikolasent.github.io
17/02/2025
Benchmarking Nvidia RTX 5090 - Computer Vision Lab

The Nvidia RTX 5090 delivers a powerful generation-on-generation leap in performance, proving to be an excellent hardware solution for deep learning tasks. Built on the Blackwell architecture with a 4nm lithography process, this flagship GPU provides massive upgrades in specifications, including 21,760 CUDA cores and a substantial increase to 32GB of VRAM running at 1,792 GB/s...Read more

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pugetsystems.com
21/02/2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 & 5080 AI Review - Puget Systems

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 stands out as an AI powerhouse due to its upgraded Blackwell architecture, featuring 680 fifth-generation Tensor Cores and a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM. Its defining pro is an astounding 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth—a 77% increase over the RTX 4090—which helps it handily dominate memory-bound large language model (LLM) token generation and achieve...Read more

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forbes.com
23/01/2025
GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition Review - Forbes

The GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, as reviewed by Dave Altavilla, delivers a 28% to 33% performance advantage over the RTX 4090 in fully ray-traced workloads, driven by the new Blackwell architecture and a redesigned 2-slot cooling solution. The card brings immense power to 4K gaming, further enhanced by DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation to deliver superior visual fidelity and...Read more

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tomsguide.com
23/01/2025
We tested Nvidia's RTX 5090 desktop GPU

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 desktop GPU marks a major shift toward AI-driven gaming, offering monumental frame rate jumps through heavy utilization of DLSS neural rendering tech. Built on a monster set of specs, the card features 21,760 5th Gen CUDA cores, 32GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory, 1,792 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and an enormous 3,352 total AI TOPS. In terms of raw horsepower...Read more

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tomshardware.com
23/01/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition review: Blackwell...

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition marks the debut of the Blackwell architecture, positioning itself as an extreme, high-end GPU targeted explicitly at 4K ultra-resolution gaming and beyond. In terms of pros, the graphics card delivers a baseline performance leap at 4K ultra, running 25% faster overall than the previous-generation RTX 4090 across a 16-game rasterization...Read more

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digitalfoundry.net
23/01/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review: the new fastest gaming GPU | Digital Foundry

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card introduces the "Blackwell" GB202 GPU architecture, delivering unprecedented flagship gaming performance alongside 32GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a wide 512-bit bus. A major standout feature of the Founders Edition model is its exceptionally compact industrial design, utilizing a dual-slot width and a centralized PCB with two flow-through...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
30/01/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition - Review 2025

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition is the fastest consumer graphics card available, introducing the powerful "Blackwell" architecture with 32GB of GDDR7 memory and over 92 billion transistors. Built on a compact, dual-slot air-cooled design that manages a massive 575-watt power draw, it delivers unrivaled 4K gaming, class-leading ray tracing, and immense AI and content...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
29/01/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition - Review 2025 | PCMag

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition is the world's fastest consumer graphics card, powered by the "Blackwell" architecture and boasting a massive GB202 GPU chip with 32GB of GDDR7 memory. Priced at a steep $1,999, it completely dominates in content creation, AI large language model processing, and ultra-high-resolution 4K gaming, making it an ideal choice for workstation...Read more

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techspot.com
23/01/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Review | TechSpot

TechSpot’s review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 highlights it as an exceptionally powerful GPU, delivering 27% to 35% better performance than the RTX 4090 at 4K resolution, particularly in heavy gaming and AI workloads. The Founders Edition impresses with a compact, dual-slot cooler that manages high thermal loads effectively. Conversely, the review notes diminished performance...Read more

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techradar.com
23/01/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review: the supercar of graphics cards | TechRadar

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is a powerhouse consumer GPU that offers a substantial 21% average generation-on-generation performance boost over the RTX 4090, scaling up to a 50% improvement in specific workloads like compute and 3D rendering. Built on TSMC's 4nm process, it represents a series of historical firsts, being the first consumer graphics card to feature next-generation...Read more

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forbes.com
23/01/2025
Nvidia RTX 5090 Graphics Card Review — Get Neural Or Get Left Behind | Forbes

The Moor Insights & Strategy review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 defines it as a premier AI-driven GPU featuring the Blackwell architecture, 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and massive performance gains, including up to 50% faster speeds in synthetic benchmarks. It excels in both gaming and creative workloads, leveraging technologies like DLSS 4 to transition performance metrics toward neural...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
23/01/2025
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 vs. 4-Star Powerhouse RTX 4090 | PCMag

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition establishes itself as a powerful flagship GPU, displaying significant performance leaps over the previous generation's RTX 4090 in preliminary PC Labs testing. Built on the new "Blackwell" architecture, the card excels in heavy synthetic graphics benchmarks, showing a major step up in 4K trials like 3DMark Steel Nomad and Time Spy...Read more

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overclocking.com
23/01/2025
Test : NVIDIA RTX 5090 Founders Edition

The Overclocking.com review of the NVIDIA RTX 5090 Founders Edition profiles the graphics card as a powerhouse based on the Blackwell architecture, released on 30 January 2025 for an official MSRP of €2,349. The review highlights severe generational performance leaps, noting an impressive 28% raw rasterisation performance increase over the previous flagship RTX 4090 when gaming at a...Read more

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cowcotland.com
23/01/2025
Test NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 FE : un nouveau monstre vert débarque

The Cowcotland review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition as a Blackwell-based powerhouse featuring 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM, delivering record-breaking performance in 3DMark benchmarks. Its innovative, slimmer two-slot design allows for SFF compatibility while maintaining efficient cooling via dual 120mm fans. However, the card exhibits...Read more

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noticias3d.com
23/01/2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Review - Noticias 3D

The Noticias3D NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Review highlights the flagship GPU as a revolutionary leap in desktop graphics, leading the industry with its cutting-edge Blackwell architecture. A standout positive (pro) emphasized by reviewers is the innovative thermal design that delivers extreme power within a surprisingly compact, Small Form Factor (SFF)-compliant size, making it small...Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
23/01/2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, review en español

The El Chapuzas Informático review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition as an unparalleled flagship, featuring the Blackwell architecture, 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and a surprising dual-slot, liquid-metal cooled design. It delivers substantial 4K performance gains of 20% to 50% in rasterization and 27% to 35% in ray tracing over the 4090, supported by DLSS 4...Read more

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tech.everyeye.it
23/01/2025
NVIDIA RTX 5090 Recensione: la scheda video che dominerà il gaming

Performance and Technical Specifications The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 marks a significant shift toward AI-driven performance, utilizing TSMC's refined 4NP process node and Blackwell architecture to house 92.2 billion transistors. In traditional rasterisation workloads, the card achieves a notable 31% speed increase over the RTX 4090. It stands out as the first graphics card capable...Read more

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tweakers.net
27/09/2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 7Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. en BTO Aurix-16 MK-VII Review

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (16IAX10H) and BTO Toxic Aurix-16 MK-VII are two premium 16-inch gaming laptops priced around €4,100, pairing Nvidia's flagship RTX 5090 mobile GPU with top-tier processors. The Lenovo utilizes the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, while the BTO features AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with 3D V-Cache. Despite the AMD processor's excellent efficiency at lower power targets,...Read more

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tweakers.net
02/05/2025
De allersnelste (en duurste) laptops - Round-up

This review compares three ultra-premium 18-inch gaming laptops equipped with Nvidia RTX 5090 mobile graphics cards and Intel Core Ultra 9 desktop-class processors: the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, the customizable BTO 18X1590, and the top-tier MSI Titan 18. Priced between €5,300 and €6,800, these laptops prioritize raw performance over portability, weighing between 3 and 4 kilograms...Read more

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tweakers.net
27/03/2025
Razer Blade 16Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. - Een valse start voor de mobiele RTX 5090

The Tweakers review of the Razer Blade 16 praises its premium, thin chassis, excellent build quality, and an outstanding OLED display paired with an efficient, quiet cooling system. Despite housing the high-end RTX 5090, the laptop benefits from respectable battery life. However, the review characterizes the performance as a "false start" because the high-end GPU is severely...Read more

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