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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

Graphics Processor

GB202

Cores

21760

TMUs

680

ROPs

176

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 32 GB of memory size, 21760 cores, 512 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 outperforming many mainstream graphics solutions. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include GB202 graphics processor, 21760 cores, 680 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GB202

Cores

21760

TMUs

680

ROPs

176

Memory Size

32 GB

Memory Type

GDDR7

Bus Width

512 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGB202
GPU VariantGB202-300-A1
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Type4N FinFET
Process Size5 nm
Transistors92,200 million
Density122.9M / mm²
Die Size750 mm²

Graphics Card

Release DateJan 30th, 2025
AnnouncedJan 6th, 2025
GenerationGeForce 50
PredecessorGeForce 40
ProductionActive
Launch Price1,999 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16
Reviews43 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock2017 MHz
Boost Clock2407 MHz
Memory Clock1750 MHz28 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7
Memory Bus512 bit
Bandwidth1.79 TB/s

Render Config

Shading Units21760
TMUs680
ROPs176
SM Count170
Tensor Cores680
RT Cores170
L1 Cache128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache96 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate423.6 GPixel/s
Texture Rate1,636.8 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)104.8 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)104.8 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)1.637 TFLOPS (1:64)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length304 mm12 inches
Height137 mm5.4 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP575 W
Suggested PSU950 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.1b3x DisplayPort 2.1b
Power Connectors1x 16-pin
Board NumberPG145 SKU 30

Graphics Features

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.4
CUDA12.0
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090Current GPU100%
GeForce RTX 409076%
GeForce RTX 508066%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER59%
GeForce RTX 408058%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX58%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti57%
Radeon RX 9070 XT55%
Radeon RX 7900 XT50%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti49%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER49%
Radeon RX 907049%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti45%
GeForce RTX 507045%
GeForce RTX 309044%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti43%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER42%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE41%
Radeon RX 6950 XT41%
GeForce RTX 407040%
Radeon RX 6900 XT40%
GeForce RTX 308039%
Radeon RX 7800 XT39%
Radeon RX 6800 XT38%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB35%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB35%
Radeon RX 7700 XT34%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB33%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti33%
Radeon RX 680032%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB31%
GeForce RTX 307031%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti31%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB31%
GeForce RTX 506030%
Radeon RX 6750 XT29%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti27%
Radeon RX 6700 XT27%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER25%
Radeon RX 7600 XT24%
GeForce RTX 406024%
Arc B58024%
GeForce RTX 505024%
GeForce RTX 208024%
Radeon RX 6650 XT23%
Radeon RX 760023%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER22%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti22%
Arc A77022%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB21%
Radeon RX 6600 XT21%
Radeon VII21%
Arc A75020%
Radeon RX 5700 XT20%
GeForce RTX 207019%
Radeon RX 660018%
Arc A58018%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER18%
Radeon RX Vega 6417%
GeForce RTX 206017%
Radeon RX 570017%
GeForce GTX 108016%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti16%
Radeon RX 5600 XT16%
Radeon RX Vega 5615%
GeForce GTX 107014%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER14%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti14%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti13%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB13%
Radeon R9 FURY X13%
GeForce GTX 166013%
Radeon RX 59012%
Radeon R9 FURY12%
GeForce GTX 98011%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER11%
Radeon RX 6500 XT11%
Radeon RX 5500 XT11%
Radeon RX 58011%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB11%
Radeon R9 390X11%
GeForce GTX 69010%
Radeon RX 48010%
Radeon HD 799010%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti10%
GeForce GTX 97010%
Radeon R9 290X10%
Radeon R9 39010%
Radeon RX 57010%
Radeon R9 2909%
Radeon RX 4709%
GeForce GTX 16508%
Radeon RX 64008%
Arc A3808%
GeForce GTX 7808%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition7%
GeForce GTX 5907%
Radeon R9 280X7%
Radeon HD 69907%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti7%
GeForce GTX 6807%
Radeon R9 3807%
Radeon HD 79707%
GeForce GTX 7706%
Radeon R9 2856%
GeForce GTX 9606%
GeForce GTX 6706%
Radeon HD 59705%
GeForce GTX 16305%
Radeon HD 79505%
GeForce GTX 10505%
GeForce GTX 7605%
GeForce GTX 5805%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti5%
Radeon R9 270X5%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition5%
GeForce GTX 9505%
Radeon RX 5605%
GeForce GTX 5705%
GeForce GTX 6605%
Radeon RX 4605%
Radeon R7 3705%
Radeon HD 69705%
GeForce GTX 4804%
Radeon HD 78504%
GeForce GTX 2954%
Radeon HD 69504%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti4%
Radeon HD 4870 X24%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti4%
Radeon HD 58704%
Radeon HD 68704%
GeForce GTX 4703%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti3%
Radeon HD 58503%
GeForce GTX 2853%
Radeon HD 68503%
GeForce GTX 2803%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition3%
GeForce GTX 2753%
GeForce GT 10303%
GeForce GTX 4603%
Radeon HD 48903%
Radeon HD 67903%
Radeon HD 58302%
GeForce GTX 6502%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti2%
Radeon HD 48702%
GeForce GTX 2602%
Radeon HD 57702%
Radeon HD 77502%
Radeon HD 57502%
GeForce GTS 4502%
GeForce GTS 2502%
Radeon HD 48502%
Radeon HD 47702%
Radeon HD 48302%
Radeon HD 66701%
GeForce 9800 GT1%
GeForce GT 6401%
Radeon HD 56701%
GeForce 9600 GT1%
GeForce GT 2401%
GeForce GT 4401%
Radeon HD 46701%
Radeon HD 55701%
GeForce GT 4301%
GeForce GT 2201%
GeForce GT 5201%
Radeon HD 64501%
Radeon HD 54500%
Radeon HD 45500%
GeForce 9400 GT0%
GeForce 2100%
GeForce RTX 5090Current GPU100%
GeForce RTX 5090Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 graphics memory. This 32 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is equipped with 21760 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 utilizes a 512 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 512 bit bus width, combined with GDDR7, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 575 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 32 GB and 21760, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 575 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 32 GB and 21760, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card.

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