GeForce RTX 5090
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GPU · NVIDIA
The RTX 5090 is NVIDIA's top consumer graphics card, with 32GB of very fast memory. It is the fastest single card most people can buy for running open models at home.
32GB fits 27–32B models comfortably with long context, and generation speed is the best of any card here. It draws a lot of power and needs a large case and power supply. Partner cards are listed well above the Founders Edition price, and retail prices vary.
Specs
| Price | $1,999 (NVIDIA starting price, Founders Edition; partner cards cost more) |
|---|---|
| Runs | Up to ~32B models at 8-bit, ~70B only with heavy quantization or CPU offload |
| Memory | 32GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bandwidth | 1,792 GB/s |
| Board power | 575W |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Software | CUDA; best-supported platform |
Good for
- Fast 27–32B models with long context
- Mixing AI work with gaming
- Image and video generation
Not for
- Buyers watching value
- 70B-plus models at good quality
- Small or quiet builds
See also
- GeForce RTX 3090 (used) · Tinkerers who want 24GB of memory for the least money and are fine buying used
- GeForce RTX 4090 (used) · People who want fast 24GB performance without paying RTX 5090 prices
- AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 · Linux-comfortable builders who want 32GB on one new card for less than an RTX 5090
We last reviewed GeForce RTX 5090 on 31 October 2026. Prices and specs change; check nvidia.com before you buy or sign up. Figures we could not confirm on the vendor's own page read “not published” or “varies”.
Vendor source: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090/