NVIDIA
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition
GeForce RTX 5090 · 32 GB · 575 W
7.9
$2,000MSRP4 videos
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS's quad-fan flagship RTX 5090: very fast, very large, and priced as a halo product.
- GeForce RTX 5090
- 32 GB
- 575 W
- 357.6 mm
- 3.8 slots
PCPR score
7.7
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$2,000MSRP
List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.
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The short version
The ROG Astral OC Edition pairs the 32 GB GeForce RTX 5090 with ASUS's first four-fan ROG cooler, a vapor chamber and a small factory overclock. It is the fastest class of gaming GPU available, but at 3.8 slots and about 358 mm it needs a very large case and a 1000 W class power supply. It suits builders chasing maximum 4K performance and cooling headroom who are comfortable with a halo-tier premium.
Pros
- Quad-fan design with vapor chamber and phase-change GPU thermal pad
- Factory boost clock of 2580 MHz, with 2610 MHz in OC mode
- Two native HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs
- Bundled card holder and a 1-to-4 power adapter cable
Cons
- 3.8-slot, 357.6 mm body demands a very large case and clearance
- Needs a 1000 W power supply and a 16-pin connector with sufficient headroom
- 575 W class power draw and heat output
- Halo-tier pricing for a modest factory overclock
Best for
- Maximum-performance 4K and AI workstations
- Large cases with strong airflow
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Full specifications
Core
- GPU vendor
- NVIDIA
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5090
Memory
- VRAM
- 32 GB
- VRAM type
- GDDR7
- Memory bus
- 512 bit
Performance
- Boost clock
- 2,580 MHz
- Performance index
- 100
Power
- Board power
- 575 W
- Recommended PSU
- 1,000 W
- 12V-2x6 / 16-pin connectors
- 1
- PCIe 8-pin connectors
- 0
- PCIe 6-pin connectors
- 0
Physical
- Length
- 357.6 mm
- Height
- 149.3 mm
- Thickness
- 76 mm
- Slot width
- 3.8 slots
- SFF-Ready
- No
- RGB
- Yes
Expansion
- PCIe version
- 5.0
Ports & I/O
- HDMI outputs
- 2
- HDMI version
- 2.1b
- DisplayPort outputs
- 3
- DisplayPort version
- UHBR20 (2.1b)
- USB-C video outputs
- 0
Cooling
- Fans
- 4
Compatibility notes
- ASUS lists 357.6 x 149.3 x 76 mm and a 3.8-slot design; check case GPU clearance and the slots next to it.
- One 16-pin power connector; ASUS includes a 1-to-4 adapter cable and recommends a 1000 W supply.
- The BTF and liquid-cooled Astral variants are separate products with different dimensions.
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Video reviews
Overview · Review
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Review, 1440p & 4K Gaming Benchmarks
Hardware Unboxed
Hardware Unboxed reviews the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 with 1440p and 4K gaming benchmarks. Covers the RTX 5090 in general, not this exact card.
Positive · Review
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Review: The Fastest Gaming GPU (A Lot Of) Money Can Buy
Digital Foundry
Digital Foundry reviews the RTX 5090, calling it the fastest gaming GPU money can buy. Covers the RTX 5090 in general, not this exact card.
Overview · Benchmarks
GeForce RTX 5090 Review - 45 Games Tested (4K, 1440p, 1080p + DLSS 4)
Techtesters
Techtesters tests the RTX 5090 across 45 games at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with DLSS 4. Covers the RTX 5090 in general, not this exact card.
Overview · Benchmarks
Gaming On The RTX 5090 With DLSS 4!
PC Centric
PC Centric benchmarks the RTX 5090 with DLSS 4, path tracing and a noise test plus initial review. Covers the RTX 5090 in general, not this exact card.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedReview of the Founders Edition, so it covers the chip rather than this board: names the RTX 5090 the fastest GPU around, but flags driver problems, steep price and power draw, and doubts over supply.
Review
Read the sourcePC Gamer
MixedOn the RTX 5090: PC Gamer found the RTX 5090 only incrementally faster than the 4090 in raw rendering, but praised its AI features, Multi Frame Generation, and attractive Founders Edition design despite the price hike.
Review
Read the sourcer/nvidia · u/B15hop77
PositiveAn owner tested the ROG Astral LC 5090 and published a video covering its size, temperatures, and radiator performance, comparing standard versus push/pull fan configurations.
2025-02-05
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Common questions
What power supply does the ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC need?
The maker recommends a 1000 W power supply and lists one 16-pin connector. ASUS includes a 1-to-4 adapter cable in the box.
How big is the ROG Astral RTX 5090?
ASUS lists 357.6 x 149.3 x 76 mm and a 3.8-slot design, so it blocks multiple adjacent slots and needs a large case.
What is the difference between OC mode and default mode?
ASUS lists a default boost of 2580 MHz and 2610 MHz in OC mode, which is selected through the GPU Tweak III software.
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