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NVIDIAGraphics card
GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition
Released January 2025.6Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-geforce-rtx-50-series-opens-new-world-of-ai-computer-graphicsRead 14 October 2026On sale on 2025-01-30. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- VRAM
- 32GB
- Length
- 304mm
- Board power
- 575W
79 of 100 fields known.
At a glance
Memory bandwidth
Higher than 90% of other graphics cards.
Thickness
Lower than 84% of other graphics cards. Lower is better.
Ports
- HDMI 2.1b
- 3 DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR20
General
- GTIN / EAN
- 8101528500609Retailer pageebay.com/p/20074721346Read 14 October 2026UPC 0810152850060, written as the 12-digit UPC 810152850060. BuildCores lists the same UPC.10Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/85we7h491/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-5090-Founders-EditionRead 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 810152850060 and EAN 0810152850060 for the RTX 5090 Founders Edition.
- Announced
- 6 January 20256Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-geforce-rtx-50-series-opens-new-world-of-ai-computer-graphicsRead 14 October 2026Dated 2025-01-06 (CES 2025): announces the GeForce RTX 5090.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50901Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Spec table column GeForce RTX 5090.
GPU
- GPU architecture
- Blackwell1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA Architecture: Blackwell.
- Transistors
- 92.2billion4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 92.2 billion, the full GB202 die.
- Shader cores
- 21,7601Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA CUDA Cores 21760.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Ray tracing cores
- 1704Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 170 RT Cores (4th Gen).
- Infinity Cache (L3)
- Not available
- FP32 compute (claimed)
- 104.8TFLOPS4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Peak FP32 TFLOPS (non-Tensor) 104.8, based on the 2407 MHz GPU Boost Clock.
- AI performance (claimed)
Precision With sparsity Throughput (TOPS) FP4 No 1,676 FP4 Yes 3,352 FP8 No 838 FP8 Yes 1,676 FP16 No 419 FP16 Yes 838 INT8 No 838 INT8 Yes 1,676
Clocks
- Base clock
- Not available
- Game clock
- Not available
- Boost clock in OC mode
- Not available
Memory
- VRAM
- 32GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Standard memory config 32 GB GDDR7.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 32 GB GDDR7 on a 512-bit interface.
- Memory bus width
- 512bits1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Memory interface width 512-bit.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 512-bit.
Connectivity
- PCIe generation
- 51Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026PCI Express Gen 5: Yes.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Display outputs
Type Version Count Max bandwidth (Gbps) HDMI 2.1b 1 Not available DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR20 3 80 - Display outputs in total
- 4
- HDMI ports
- 1
- DisplayPort ports
- 3
- Highest HDMI version
- 2.1b
- Highest DisplayPort version
- 2.1b UHBR20
- Fastest DisplayPort link
- 80Gbps
- Max output resolution
- Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Maximum digital resolution: 4K at 480 Hz or 8K at 165 Hz with DSC.
Video engine
- Video encoders
- 31Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC): 3x ninth generation.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 3 x NVENC (9th Gen).
- Video decoders
- 21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA Decoder (NVDEC): 2x sixth generation.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 2 x NVDEC (6th Gen).
- Hardware video encode
- H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5090 row: H.264, H.265 (HEVC) and AV1 encode are marked YES.
- Hardware video decode
- H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5090 row: H.264, H.265, VP9 and AV1 decode are marked YES. The table has no VVC column.
Graphics features
- DirectX
- 12 Ultimate1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate: Yes.
- Frame generation
- DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026The DLSS cell lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
Power
- Reference board power
- 575W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Total Graphics Power 575 W for the RTX 5090.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: TGP 575 W.
- PSU wattage (card maker)
- 1,000W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Required system power 1000 W in the spec table and the Quick Start Guide. The page's Prepare your system section still shows 850 W and three 8-pin cables, which is text copied from the RTX 5080 page and is not used.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5090-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026System power supply: 1000 W power rating minimum.
- Power connector
- 16-pin (revision not stated)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Supplementary power connectors: 4x PCIe 8-pin cables (adapter in box) or 1x 600 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 cable. NVIDIA does not name the 16-pin revision.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5090-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Hardware section: PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector on the top of the card. The guide does not use the names 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR. It also allows one 600 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 16-pin cable.
Cooling
- Fans
- 211Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-review/2Read 14 October 2026Text: two custom 115 mm fans, the same design as the previous generation, with ventilation slots on top and bottom.18Reviewhwcooling.net/en/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-fe-unboxing-ultimate-design/2Read 14 October 2026Text: two axial fans.
- Radiator size
- Not available
- Fan stop at low load
- Yes12Reviewmezha.ua/en/articles/test-results-of-the-geforce-rtx-5090-founders-edition-video-cardRead 14 October 2026Text: at rest the cooling system fans stop and the card runs passively. No temperature threshold is given.13Reviewgamersnexus.net/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-founders-edition-review-benchmarks-gaming-thermals-powerRead 14 October 2026The review measures a passive test bench with the fans off and shows the fans spinning down at the end of a load to return to passive cooling.
- Dual BIOS
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Length
- 304mm1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Card dimensions: length 304 mm, width 137 mm. NVIDIA calls the card height Width.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026The list gives 137 x 304 x 40 mm as height x length x depth.
- Height
- 137mm1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Width 137 mm in NVIDIA's card dimensions.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026First value of 137 x 304 x 40 mm.
- Slot width
- 2slots1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026Slot: 2-Slot.14Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5090-review-ray-tracing-dlss-4-and-raw-power-explored/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: dual-slot thickness, 304 mm long and 137 mm tall.
- Low profile
- Not available
- NVIDIA SFF-Ready
- Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card: Founders Edition Yes.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition is on the list.
- Package weight
- Not available
Lighting and software
- Lighting sync
- Not available
- Software
- Not available
Measured performance
- GPU clock while gaming (measured)
- 2,630MHz13Reviewgamersnexus.net/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-founders-edition-review-benchmarks-gaming-thermals-powerRead 14 October 2026Measured about 2600 to 2700 MHz in its thermal test, commonly 2600 to 2650 MHz. This agrees with KitGuru's settled 2630 MHz.14Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5090-review-ray-tracing-dlss-4-and-raw-power-explored/all/1Read 14 October 2026Clock chart of the 30-minute A Plague Tale: Requiem run, GPU-Z log. The card first boosted to 2670 MHz and settled at around 2630 MHz after about three minutes, where it held for the rest of the run. The stored value is that settled clock. The review gives no exact average over the run. Ryzen 7 9800X3D, MSI MPG Gungnir 300R Airflow case, Windows 11 23H2, driver 571.86, Founders Edition at its default settings.
- 3DMark Steel Nomad
- Not available
- 3DMark Port Royal
- Not available
- 3DMark Speed Way
- Not available
- Game frame rates
Game Width (px) Height (px) Preset Upscaling Ray tracing Average FPS 1 % low FPS Cyberpunk 2077 1920 1080 Ultra Off No 237.2 144.6 Cyberpunk 2077 2560 1440 Ultra Off No 190 129.8 Cyberpunk 2077 3840 2160 Ultra Off No 101.2 78.8 Cyberpunk 2077 1920 1080 Ultra, RT Ultra Off Yes 145.4 110.5 Cyberpunk 2077 2560 1440 Ultra, RT Ultra Off Yes 101.9 80.9 Cyberpunk 2077 3840 2160 Ultra, RT Ultra Off Yes 54.1 45.8 A Plague Tale: Requiem 1920 1080 Ultra Not available Not available 207.1 168.1 A Plague Tale: Requiem 2560 1440 Ultra Not available Not available 164 139.5 A Plague Tale: Requiem 3840 2160 Ultra Not available Not available 109.6 98.3 F1 24 1920 1080 Ultra High, High RT Quality Not available Yes 186 104.2 F1 24 2560 1440 Ultra High, High RT Quality Not available Yes 155.3 101.6 F1 24 3840 2160 Ultra High, High RT Quality Not available Yes 102.7 90 Alan Wake II 1920 1080 High, native resolution Off No 177 128 Alan Wake II 2560 1440 High, native resolution Off No 129.3 83.4 Alan Wake II 3840 2160 High, native resolution Off No 74.8 54.2
Measured noise and temperature
- Fan noise per load
Profile Load Distance (cm) Noise (dB(A)) Default fan profile Gaming 30 39 - Fan noise while gaming
- 39dB(A)
- GPU temperature while gaming
- 72°C13Reviewgamersnexus.net/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-founders-edition-review-benchmarks-gaming-thermals-powerRead 14 October 2026GPU temperature plots at about 72 C at steady state in a room at 21 to 22 C. This agrees with KitGuru's 72 C.14Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5090-review-ray-tracing-dlss-4-and-raw-power-explored/all/1Read 14 October 2026GPU Temperatures chart, measured over 30 minutes of A Plague Tale: Requiem: GPU 72.0 C. The text says the GPU core settled at 72 C. The room temperature is not stated.
- Hot spot temperature while gaming
- Not available
Measured power
- GPU power while gaming (measured)
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Quick Start Guide, Support Guide, NVIDIA PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector adapter2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5090-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equipment included in the box: Quick Start Guide, Support Guide and the NVIDIA PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector adapter.
Links
- Product page
- www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-50901Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA product page of the GeForce RTX 5090. It covers the Founders Edition.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- www.nvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5090-user-guide-r2.pdf2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5090-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Quick Start Guide, revision 2.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090
- Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-ready
- Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrix
- Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/support/warranty/graphics-cards
- Retailer pageebay.com/p/20074721346
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