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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,090VRAM:32 GBMemory bus width:512 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):575 W

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid 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.

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid
9.0/10

Overall score

Score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

9.2

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

▲Better than 87% of graphics cards
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 78%
9.2

Technical score

Technical score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

9.6

Performance

24%

9.7

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

10

Platform & Features

5%

5.1

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

★Better than 91%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 60%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid

Technical score
Technical score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

44%

9.6

Performance

24%

9.7

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

10

Platform & Features

5%

5.1

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

9.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than that of 59% of products in this category.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

9.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
40,000 points
This graphics card scores 40,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 97.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
36,673 points
This graphics card scores 36,673 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 98.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
39,373 points
This graphics card scores 39,373 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
24,590 points
This graphics card scores 24,590 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 86.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
105.45 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 105.45 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
32 GB
This graphics card has 32 GB of VRAM, which is more than 96.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR version
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
512 bit
This graphics card uses a 512 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 96.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
1,792 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 1,792 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1b
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.4% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to 13.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
575 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 575 W, which is higher than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
575 W
This graphics card 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
1,000 W
This graphics card recommends a 1,000 W PSU, which is higher than that of 95.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
575 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 575 W, which is higher than that of 96.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
575 W
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Size
329.7x 137.8x 67.8 mm
This graphics card measures 329.7x137.8x 67.8 mm, which is larger than 81.6% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Length
329.7 mm
This graphics card is 329.7 mm long, which is longer than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
137.8 mm
This graphics card is 137.8 mm tall, which is taller than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.5 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 90.1% of graphics cards and equal in width to 5.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
2080 g
This graphics card weighs 2080 g, which is heavier than 91.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 130 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    170 vs 40
  • 130 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    170 vs 40
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    32 GB vs 12 GB
  • 4.32x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1647 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    1,647 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 496 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    680 vs 184
  • 112 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    176 vs 64
  • 536 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    680 vs 144
  • 130 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    170 vs 40
  • 130 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (170 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    170 vs 40
  • 4.32x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (1647 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    1,647 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 496 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (680 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    680 vs 184
  • 112 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (176 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    176 vs 64
  • 536 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (680 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    680 vs 144
  • 2.6x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card 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.
    423.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 4.67x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (105.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    105.45 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 4x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (36673 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    36,673 points vs 9,166 points
  • 2.73x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (40000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    40,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 73.8% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (39373 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    39,373 points vs 22,653 points
  • 17,408 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (21,760 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    21,760 vs 4,352
  • 3.42x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.6 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.64 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 5.9x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (209.5 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
    209.5 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
  • 4.59x higher compute throughput
    This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (105.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    105.45 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 5.1% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2017 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,017 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 3.53x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (104.8 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    104.8 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 2.04x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (24590 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    24,590 points vs 12,074 points
  • 4x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    1,792 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    32 GB vs 12 GB
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 256 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (512 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    512 bit vs 256 bit
  • 4x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    96 MB vs 24 MB
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer GDDR version
    This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
    GDDR7 vs GDDR6
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2 newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    January 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • 4.03x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (92200 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    92,200 million vs 22,900 million
  • Newer encoder generation
    This graphics card uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    9 vs 8
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • More NVENC sessions
    This graphics card has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
    12 vs 8
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    575 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 3.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2422 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,422 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.56x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (575 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    575 W vs 225 W
  • 44.7 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (329.7 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    329.7 mm vs 285 mm
  • 5.83x more expensive
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,090 vs £530).
    £3,090 vs £530
  • 12.8 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (137.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    137.8 mm vs 125 mm
  • 5.83x more expensive
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid is more expensive than the average graphics card (£3,090 vs £530).
    £3,090 vs £530
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.63 vs 7.2).
    6.63 vs 7.2
  • 3.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2422 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,422 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 83% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (21.7 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    21.7 vs 128
  • 2.54x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (750 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    750 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (575 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    575 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (1000 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    1,000 W vs 650 W
  • 2.56x higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (575 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    575 W vs 225 W
  • 2.61x higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (575 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    575 W vs 220 W
  • 30.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (66 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    66 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 2.5x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    30 W vs 12 W
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 44.7 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (329.7 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    329.7 mm vs 285 mm
  • 12.8 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (137.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    137.8 mm vs 125 mm
  • 2.04x heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2080 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    2,080 g vs 1,021 g

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What we like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid

  • Unparalleled 4K and 8K gaming performance via Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
  • Efficient IceStorm 3.0 cooling system maintains low temperatures (around 62°C–73°C under load)
  • Generally quiet operation with the ability for fans to stop completely during idle
  • Minimalist 'Solid' aesthetic with gold and grey accents, preferred by those wanting less RGB
  • Competitive pricing relative to other premium AIB (Add-in Board) models
  • Generous 5-year warranty available upon registration
  • Dual BIOS feature allows switching between performance and silent modes

What we don't like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid

  • Extremely high market price, often significantly exceeding the initial MSRP
  • Large physical footprint (3.5 slots) requires a massive chassis
  • Reports of noticeable coil whine from some users, even when idle
  • High power consumption requiring at least a 1000W power supply
  • Occasional driver instability at launch causing crashes in some AAA titles
  • Physical BIOS switch button can be 'clicky' and unclear on which mode is active
  • Manual fan curves cannot be set below a 30% minimum speed

Verdict

The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID is an enthusiast-tier graphics card powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 21,760 CUDA cores and a massive 32GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This 3.5-slot card utilizes the IceStorm 3.0 advanced cooling system, which includes a 34% larger vapor chamber and triple 100mm BladeLink fans to maintain efficient thermals during demanding 4K or 8K gaming and creative workloads. Main pros include exceptional flagship-level performance with DLSS 4 support, a robust reinforced metal frame with a die-cast backplate, and a generous 3+2 year warranty upon registration. However, potential cons include its significant physical footprint requiring ample case space, high power consumption with a recommended 1000W PSU, and a premium price point that often fluctuates due to market scarcity.

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