Who is the NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 for?
Strong choice. At 84.2 Mars Score it sits in the A-tier (78–87) — the cluster just below the absolute leaders.
Pick this when you want flagship-tier specs without paying for the S-tier halo. The day-to-day experience is hard to tell apart from the very top.
Mars Score is computed from 15 measured specs against the transparent formula for the graphics cards category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090: advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every graphics cards we track, here is where the NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 pulls ahead — and where it gives ground.
- ▲VRAM: 32 GB — among the best graphics cards we track.
- ▲3DMark Time Spy: 32500 — among the best graphics cards we track.
- ▲CUDA / Stream cores: 21760 — well above the typical graphics cards.
- ▼TDP: 575 W — among the weakest in the graphics cards category.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- VRAM
- 32GB
- CUDA / Stream cores
- 21760
- Boost clock
- 2407MHz
- TDP
- 575W
All specifications
Core
- Chipset
- GB202
- Base clock?
- 2017 MHz
- Boost clock?
- 2407 MHz
- CUDA / Stream cores?
- 21760
Power & Form
- Recommended PSU?
- 1000 W
- Length
- 304 mm
- Slot size
- 2-slot
Hands-on coverage
Editorial pieces from the vsMars team that cover the NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090.
How Much GPU VRAM Do You Need for Gaming and Creative Work?
A practical VRAM framework for resolution, textures, ray tracing, multiple displays, and the useful life of a graphics card.
RTX 5090 Power-Draw Test — Idle, Gaming, and Synthetic Peaks
We instrumented an RTX 5090 across 12 workloads with a clamp meter at the 12V-2x6 connector. Sustained, transient, and idle numbers — measured, not quoted.
RTX 5090 vs RX 9070 XT — 12-Game 1440p Benchmark
How does AMD's RX 9070 XT actually stack up against NVIDIA's halo card at the resolution most gamers care about? We ran 12 titles at 1440p ultra to find out.
RTX 5090 vs RX 9070 XT — 4K Ray-Tracing Benchmark Suite
Twelve games, 4K native + DLSS 4 / FSR 4 quality, ray tracing maxed. Frame rates, 1% lows, and frametime variance.
Best Graphics Cards in 2026 — 1080p, 1440p, 4K
RTX 5090 set the halo bar; AMD's RX 9070 XT delivered upper-mid-range for half. Our picks across budget, sweet spot, and enthusiast.
Latest from the lab
All lab reports →Popular comparisons featuring the NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090
The 12 closest matchups in the Graphics Cards category, sorted by Mars Score proximity — the fights most worth your time.
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How NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 fits the Graphics Cards field
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 is listed in the Graphics Cards catalog with a Mars Score of 84.2. It currently ranks 2 of 24 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- VRAM
- 32 GB
- CUDA / Stream cores
- 21760
- Boost clock
- 2407 MHz
- TDP
- 575 W
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by vram, cuda / stream cores, boost clock. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
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Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 scores 84.2 on the transparent Mars Score formula for graphics cards, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 belong to?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 is a NVIDIA graphics card catalogued in the Graphics Cards category.
When was NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 released?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 was released on 2025-01-30.
What is the vram of NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 has a vram of 32 GB.
What is the cuda / stream cores of NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 has a cuda / stream cores of 21760.
What is the boost clock of NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5090 has a boost clock of 2407 MHz.