NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W
98
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · ROG Strix
98
/ 100
From $2,208
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 5090 lands at 98 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓Unrivaled 4K and path-tracing
- ✓DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Gen
- ✓32 GB VRAM for AI
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 5090
98 raster 100
rt 100
ai 100
efficiency 78
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
98 raster 98
rt 93
ai 95
efficiency 75
Specs side-by-side
Spec
GeForce RTX 5090
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Architecture
Blackwell
Blackwell
CUDA cores
21,760
—
Tensor cores
680 (5th gen)
—
RT cores
170 (4th gen)
—
VRAM
32 GB GDDR7
32 GB GDDR7
Memory bus
512-bit
—
Bandwidth
1792 GB/s
—
TBP
575 W
575 W
PCIe
PCIe 5.0 x16
—
Release year
—
2025
GeForce RTX 5090
Pros
- +Unrivaled 4K and path-tracing
- +DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Gen
- +32 GB VRAM for AI
Cons
- −Enormous power draw
- −Two-slot+ cooler required
- −Scarce MSRP supply
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 5090 vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Which is better, GeForce RTX 5090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090? +
Both score 98 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $1,999, GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 5090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.