GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE and the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and has 21760 texture shaders and 170 execution units. ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, which has 21760 shaders and 170 execution units. |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE | GPU | ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
GB202-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GB202-300-A1 |
Blackwell | Architecture | Blackwell |
170 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 170 |
21760 | Shader | 21760 |
176 | Render Output Units | 176 |
680 | Texture Units | 680 |
170 | Raytracing Cores | 170 |
MemoryThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE has 32 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR7 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 can access 32 GB GDDR7 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s. |
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32 GB | Memory Size | 32 GB |
GDDR7 | Memory Type | GDDR7 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
28.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 28.0 Gbps |
1792 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 1792 GB/s |
512 bit | Memory Interface | 512 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE clocks in the base with up to 2.017 GHz. The base frequency of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 is 2.017 GHz. |
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2.017 GHz | Base Clock | 2.017 GHz |
2.655 GHz![]() |
Boost Clock | 2.437 GHz![]() |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE is 575 W (Reference). The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 16-Pin connector. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 has a TDP of 575 W (Reference) and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 16-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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575 W (Reference) | TDP | 575 W (Reference) |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
1 x 16-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 16-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE has a total of 3 Axial (Radiator) fans. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial (Radiator) | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 120 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 110 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
AIO water cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1b | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1b |
3x DP v2.1b | DP Ports | 3x DP v2.1b |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | LED | ASUS Aura Sync |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE is 245 mm long, 146 mm high and 36 mm wide. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 is 348 mm long, 146 mm high and 72 mm wide. |
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245 mm | Length | 348 mm |
146 mm | Height | 146 mm |
36 mm | Width | 72 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 4 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 5 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 5 x 16 |
Yes | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE was released in Q1/2025 at a price of 2,329 $ (Reference). The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 was introduced in Q1/2025 at a price of 2,329 $ (Reference). |
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GV-N5090AORUSX W-32GD | Part-no | TUF-RTX5090-32G-GAMING |
Q1/2025 | Release date | Q1/2025 |
2,329 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 2,329 $ (Reference) |
5 nm | Structure size | 5 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE
32 GB GDDR7 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090
32 GB GDDR7 |