GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC and the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and has 21760 texture shaders and 170 execution units. GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, which has 21760 shaders and 170 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC | GPU | GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE |
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 MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC has 32 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR7 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 1792 GB/s. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE 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 MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC clocks in the base with up to 2.017 GHz. The base frequency of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE is 2.017 GHz. |
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2.017 GHz | Base Clock | 2.017 GHz |
2.497 GHz![]() |
Boost Clock | 2.655 GHz![]() |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC is 575 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 16-Pin connector. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE 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 | TDP | 575 W (Reference) |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
1 x 16-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 16-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC has a total of 4 Axial / Axial (Radiator) fans. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE has 3 Axial (Radiator) fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial / Axial (Radiator) | Fan-Type | Axial (Radiator) |
1 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 120 mm |
3 x 120 mm | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water 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 MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE 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 | 1x HDMI v2.1b |
3x DP v2.1b | DP Ports | 3x DP v2.1b |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE 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 |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
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 MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC is 280 mm long, 148 mm high and 51 mm wide. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE is 245 mm long, 146 mm high and 36 mm wide. |
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280 mm | Length | 245 mm |
148 mm | Height | 146 mm |
51 mm | Width | 36 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
2969 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 5 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 5 x 16 |
No | SFF-Ready | Yes |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC was released in Q1/2025 at a price of 2,329 $ (Reference). The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE was introduced in Q1/2025 at a price of 2,329 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | GV-N5090AORUSX W-32GD |
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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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID OC
32 GB GDDR7 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE
32 GB GDDR7 |