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RTX 5090

The current RTX 5090 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.

NVIDIA · GPU · RTX 50

Image from the Newegg listing
RTX 5090 — GIGABYTE RTX 5090 GAMING OC

Retailer photo of GIGABYTE RTX 5090 GAMING OC. View this offer in Where to buy

Works well for: 1080p Gaming, 1440p Gaming, 4K / VR

Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically

Cheapest tracked offer (new)
at CentralComputer

20 tracked offers · 4 retailers · checked 2026-11-09

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15
Relative value · Balanced Top 89% in this scenario
#50 of 56 in stock ranked in this scenario
S
1080p Gamingbest grade of 9 scenarios
VRAM
32 GB
Memory bandwidth
1792 GB/s
Board power
575 W
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x16
What are you planning to use it for? This scenario sets the value, rank and grades shown across the page.
Value 15

What does it cost today, and is that a good price?

Market confidence: High

At $5500 the RTX 5090 is priced 38% below its $8935 representative market level. Nothing in the current frame clears the same bar for less.

Representative price$8,935
Lowest verified$5,500
Market spread$5,500–$11,969
Offers / retailers20 / 4

Price looks competitive: the cheapest verified offer is 38% below the current representative level.

Prices & availability

RTX 5090: current price and offers

Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.

20 tracked offers · 4 retailers

VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
MSI RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOCCentralComputerNew$5,500152026-11-09View offer →
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 WHITE OC EditionASUSNew$5,600152026-11-09View offer →
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF OC EditionASUSNew$5,600152026-11-09View offer →
ASUS ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OCASUSNew$5,700152026-11-09View offer →
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5090CentralComputerNew$6,000142026-11-02View offer →
RTX 5090Multiple variants availableAmazon AffiliateVariesFind on AmazonNot trackedNo price snapshotFind on Amazon →

Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

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VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
GIGABYTE RTX 5090 GAMING OCNeweggNew$6,550132026-11-09View offer →
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 MASTER ICENeweggNew$6,760132026-11-08View offer →
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCENeweggNew$6,920122026-11-03View offer →
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE WBNeweggNew$6,980122026-11-08View offer →
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOXNeweggNew$7,080122026-11-09View offer →
Inno3D RTX 5090 iCHILL FROSTBITEMemoryCNew$10,78982026-11-07View offer →
Inno3D RTX 5090 iCHILL X3MemoryCNew$11,29282026-11-05View offer →
ZOTAC RTX 5090 SOLID OCMemoryCNew$11,32382026-11-09View offer →
Palit RTX 5090 GameRockMemoryCNew$11,46072026-11-07View offer →
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 MASTERMemoryCNew$11,72972026-11-03View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5090 GAMING OCMemoryCNew$11,74672026-11-09View offer →
ZOTAC RTX 5090 AMP Extreme INFINITYMemoryCNew$11,74672026-11-05View offer →
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 STEALTH ICEMemoryCNew$11,75172026-11-05View offer →
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 MASTER ICEMemoryCNew$11,75272026-11-05View offer →
Palit RTX 5090 GameRock OCMemoryCNew$11,96972026-11-05View offer →

Performance and where it ranks

Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.

Performance Balanced

How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.

#2 of 54 graded graphics cards

  1. #1 NVIDIARTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 100
  2. #2 NVIDIARTX 5090 92
  3. #3 NVIDIARTX 4090 76
  4. #4 NVIDIARTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q 66
  5. #5 NVIDIARTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 66
  6. #6 NVIDIARTX 5080 65
  7. #7 NVIDIARTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 62

Value Balanced

How much of that you get for today’s price.

#50 of 56 currently priced graphics cards

  1. #47 NVIDIARTX A2000 18
  2. #48 NVIDIARTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 17
  3. #49 NVIDIARTX 3090 16
  4. #50 NVIDIARTX 5090 15
  5. #51 NVIDIARTX 4090 14
  6. #52 NVIDIARTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 3
  7. #53 NVIDIARTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 3

What it is good for

Scenariothis productCapability grade · Value at current priceHigher Value with current priorities
⚖Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round viewGradeNo grade Value15—
🎮1080p GamingRaster performance · 1080pGradeS Value16—
🕹1440p GamingRaster performance · 1440pGradeS Value16—
🚀4K / VRRaster performance · 4K / VRGradeS Value71—
💎Ray Tracing @ 1080pRay tracing capability · 1080pGradeS Value68—
💎Ray Tracing @ 1440pRay tracing capability · 1440pGradeS Value71—
💎Ray Tracing @ 4KRay tracing capability · 4KGradeA Value100—
🤖AI / Local LLMAI compute · memory and ecosystem fitGradeS Value100—
🎨3D Rendering3D rendering · creator workloadsGradeS Value99—
🖥Light Use & EfficiencyEfficiency · lighter workloadsGradeD Value0Higher Value with current priorities Arc A380 S 100 capability · -97% price

Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.

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Trade-offs

Works well if

  • 1080p Gaming is your main prioritygraded S for 1080p Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
  • You want memory headroom — memory is not what limits it hereno memory cap applies to this grade — the raster index sets it, not the frame buffer
  • DLSS 4.5 + 5 with multi-frame generation matters to yousecond-generation transformer upscaler + dynamic multi-frame generation; DLSS 5 in supporting games — derived from the blackwell architecture, not from a scraped feature flag

Consider other options if

  • You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallycompeting products deliver so much more per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
  • Not the pick if Light Use & Efficiency is your main useit grades only D there

Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.

Similar options to the RTX 5090

Chosen for Light Use

Higher Value with current priorities IntelArc A750 C
Price$210
Relative Value43
Price difference-96%
Same Light Use bar cleared, less money

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Current productRTX 5090

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Only candidates that clear the configured meaningful-upgrade gate will be shown; roles are omitted rather than filled.

Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.

Specifications and compatibility

What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.

Core / Performance

Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
GPU chip
GB202
GPU variant
GB202-300-A1
Process node
5 nm
Transistors
92,200 million
Shading units
21760

Memory

Capacity
32 GB
Type
GDDR7
Bus width
512 bit
Effective speed
28 Gbps
Bandwidth
1792 GB/s

Power / Interface

Board power (TBP)
575 W
Power connector
Varies by version
Recommended PSU
Varies by version
Bus interface
PCIe 5.0 x16

Physical / Outputs

Length
Varies by version189–360 mm across tracked variants
Height
Varies by version130–302 mm across tracked variants
Width
Varies by version
Slot thickness
Varies by version2–4 across tracked variants
Fans
Varies by version1–3 across tracked variants
Cooling
Varies by version
Outputs
Varies by version

Select an exact version for physical dimensions and connector details.

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Core / Performance

Texture units
680
ROPs
176
Ray tracing cores
170
Tensor cores
680
Base clock
2017 MHz
Boost clock
2527 MHz

Features

Upscaling
DLSS 4.5 + 5
Frame generation
multi-frame generation
Ray tracing
Supported
Dual BIOS
Yes
RGB lighting
Yes

Warranty & release

Release year
2025

Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.

Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09

What to check in your build

Power supply Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Power connector Unknown

Varies by version

Select a board to confirm its connector and cable-clearance needs.

Case clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Side-panel & cable clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Slot space Unknown

Varies by version

Slot occupancy depends on the board cooler and thickness.

Select an exact version above for physical dimensions and connector details.

Compare all 18 board variants
VariantLengthSlot thicknessPower connectorRecommended PSU
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF OC Edition358 mm41x 16-pin950 W
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 WHITE OC Edition358 mm41x 16-pin950 W
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5090348 mm41x 16-pin950 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX189 mm21x 16-pin950 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 MASTER360 mm41x 16-pin950 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 MASTER ICE360 mm41x 16-pin950 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 STEALTH ICE360 mm41x 16-pin950 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE220 mm21x 16-pin950 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE WB234 mm21x 16-pin950 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5090 GAMING OC340 mm31x 16-pin950 W
Inno3D RTX 5090 iCHILL FROSTBITE204 mm21x 16-pin950 W
Inno3D RTX 5090 iCHILL X3334 mm41x 16-pin950 W
MSI RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC280 mm21x 16-pin950 W
Palit RTX 5090 GameRock332 mm31x 16-pin950 W
Palit RTX 5090 GameRock OC332 mm31x 16-pin950 W
ZOTAC RTX 5090 AMP Extreme INFINITY332 mm31x 16-pin950 W
ZOTAC RTX 5090 SOLID OC330 mm31x 16-pin950 W
ASUS ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OCUnknownUnknown1x 16-pin950 W

Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.

Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.

Summary

Computed conclusion

RTX 5090 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #2 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is raster index 2383. The main limitation appears when Light Use & Efficiency becomes the priority, where it grades D.

FAQ

Do all RTX 5090 boards have the same physical design?

No. Dimensions, slot thickness, cooling, power connectors and display outputs belong to the exact board. Use the Exact version selector before checking case or PSU fit.

How much case clearance should I allow for the RTX 5090?

Tracked boards range from 189 to 360 mm in length. Select the exact board, then also allow for front radiators or fans, card height, slot thickness and power-cable bend; length alone does not guarantee fit.

Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?

Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.

Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?

Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.

Useful links & sources

offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 · formula gpu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.