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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (2025) by NVIDIA
Starting from $1,999.00
Launch price for the base storage/RAM variant
Disclaimer: The price shown is the official launch price (MSRP) for the base storage/RAM configuration.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
NVIDIA's Blackwell flagship, with 32GB of GDDR7 memory and 21,760 CUDA cores.
About NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (2025)
The RTX 5090 launched NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture as its new flagship, pairing 21,760 CUDA cores with 32GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory across a 512-bit bus for 1,792 GB/s of bandwidth. Despite its 575W TDP, the Founders Edition uses a redesigned dual-slot cooler, a departure from the RTX 4090's triple-slot design. It introduced DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation.
Full Specifications
General
Model
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Chipset
GB202
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell
Process Node
TSMC 4nm (4NP)
Bus Interface
PCIe 5.0 x16
Performance
Cores
21,760 CUDA Cores
Ray Tracing Cores
4th Gen RT Cores + 5th Gen Tensor Cores (FP4 support)
Boost Clock
2.41 GHz
Memory
Memory Size
32GB GDDR7
Memory Type
GDDR7
Memory Bus
512-bit
Power
TDP
575W
Power Connectors
1x 16-pin (12V-2x6)
Recommended PSU
1000W
Connectivity
Outputs
3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b
Dimensions
Length
~304mm (Founders Edition)
Slot Width
2-slot (Founders Edition)
Known Issues & Fixes
| Issue | Solution / Fix |
|---|---|
| Some early buyers reported extremely limited stock and prices well above the $1,999 MSRP at most retailers for months after launch. | Not fixable; a supply and demand issue at launch, common for flagship GPU launches. Prices typically normalize over several months. |
| A number of owners noted the 575W TDP requires a robust 1000W+ power supply, a significant jump from the RTX 4090's 850W recommendation. | Not a defect; verify your PSU's wattage and 12V-2x6 connector compatibility before upgrading to this card. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 have?
32GB of GDDR7.
What power connector does it use?
A single 16-pin 12V-2x6 connector.
What PSU wattage is recommended?
1000W.
Does it support DLSS 4?
Yes, including multi-frame generation.
Is it PCIe 5.0?
Yes, PCIe 5.0 x16.
How does the cooler compare to the RTX 4090?
The Founders Edition uses a redesigned dual-slot cooler, down from the RTX 4090's triple-slot design, despite similar power draw.
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