NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Most shader units
- Most compute in class
- Most VRAM in class
Here’s everything that matters about the RTX 5090, NVIDIA’s card in the flagship graphics card category. In the flagship graphics cards we compare, the RTX 5090 Has the most shader units. The main competition for the RTX 5090 comes from RTX 4090, RTX 3090 and RTX 5080.
- VRAM32 GB
- Shader units21,760
- Boost clock2,410 MHz
- Memory bandwidth1,792 GB/s
- Total board power575 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$1,999
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Blackwell |
|---|---|
| GPU die | GB202 |
| Process | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 21,760 |
| Ray tracing units | 170 |
| Base clock | 2,010 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,410 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 104.9 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 512-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 1,792 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 575 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 1,000 W |
| Power connector | 1x 16-pin (12V-2x6) |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 11.97 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,999 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Flagship Graphics Card Class
Compared with its class average, the RTX 5090’s shader units is 34% higher. The RTX 5090 lands 41% above the class average on fp32 compute. Its vram figure is 20% above what is average for its class.
Compare RTX 5090 With Its Rivals
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 5090 released?
Our records list January 30, 2025 as the release date of the RTX 5090.
What was the launch price of the RTX 5090?
Its launch price was $1,999, according to our data as of January 2025.
What does the RTX 5090 compete with?
The main alternatives to the RTX 5090 are RTX 4090, RTX 3090, RTX 5080 and RTX 4080 Super.