Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WindForce OC

Name: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WindForce OC
Brand: Gigabyte
SKU: 71680

Manufacturer: Gigabyte

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WindForce OC is a high-end graphics card based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process and packing 92,200 million transistors. It ships with 32GB of GDDR7 memory across a 512-bit bus, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 1,790 GB/s and an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz. The card operates at a base GPU clock of 2,017 MHz, boosting up to 2,467 MHz in turbo mode, and carries a four-year warranty.

On the rendering side, the RTX 5090 WindForce OC features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units, producing a texture rate of 1,678 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 434.2 GPixel/s. It supports ray tracing, DLSS, and DirectX 12 Ultimate, along with OpenGL 4.6 and OpenCL 3. Connectivity includes one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs, supporting up to four displays simultaneously. The card draws 575W TDP and conforms to PCIe 5.0, with physical dimensions of 342 mm in length and 150 mm in height.

Pros

Equipped with 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM across a 512-bit bus, providing substantial memory capacity and bandwidth for demanding workloads
Supports up to four simultaneous displays through a combination of one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs
ECC memory support enables error detection and correction, useful for tasks where data integrity matters
Includes ray tracing, DLSS, and DirectX 12 Ultimate support, covering a wide range of modern rendering features
Backed by a four-year warranty, which is longer than typical for this product category
Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) support broadens the card's suitability for compute-oriented applications

Cons

A TDP of 575W places significant demands on system power delivery and cooling infrastructure
The card does not include air-water cooling, relying solely on its air-based solution for thermal management
No USB-C output is available, limiting connectivity options for certain modern displays and devices
The absence of RGB lighting may not suit users who prefer visual customization in their builds
At 342 mm in length, the card requires a sufficiently large chassis to accommodate it

Who is this for?

This card is well matched to users who run compute-intensive and precision-sensitive workloads, given its Double Precision Floating Point support and ECC memory, which together make it a reasonable fit for scientific computing, simulation, or professional visualization tasks. The 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM paired with 1,790 GB/s of memory bandwidth also makes it suited to workflows that process large datasets or high-resolution assets, such as 3D rendering or machine learning inference. Users who need to drive up to four displays simultaneously via HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort will find the output configuration practical for multi-monitor productivity or content creation setups.

Who is this NOT for?

The card's 575W TDP makes it a poor fit for users with compact or low-capacity systems, as it demands a robust power supply and a chassis with adequate airflow — neither of which is guaranteed in small form factor builds. The 342 mm length further limits compatibility with smaller cases, so users working within tight physical constraints will likely encounter clearance issues. Additionally, the absence of a USB-C output means it is not well suited to users who rely on modern displays or devices that require USB-C connectivity for video output.

Performance:

GPU clock speed	2017 MHz
GPU turbo	2467 MHz
pixel rate	434.2 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	107.4 TFLOPS
texture rate	1678 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed	1750 MHz
shading units	21760
texture mapping units (TMUs)	680
render output units (ROPs)	176
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)	✓

The Performance section of this card centers on a base GPU clock of 2,017 MHz that rises to 2,467 MHz in turbo mode, paired with a GPU memory speed of 1,750 MHz. With 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units, the card achieves a texture rate of 1,678 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 434.2 GPixel/s. Floating-point performance reaches 107.4 TFLOPS, and the card includes support for Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), making it capable of handling workloads that require high numerical precision alongside traditional rendering tasks.

Memory:

effective memory speed	28000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth	1790 GB/s
VRAM	32GB
GDDR version	GDDR7
memory bus width	512-bit
Supports ECC memory	✓

This card is equipped with 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM running across a 512-bit memory bus, with an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz that translates into a maximum memory bandwidth of 1,790 GB/s. ECC memory support is also included, allowing the card to detect and correct memory errors — a useful capability for workloads where data integrity is a priority.

Features:

DirectX version	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version	4.6
OpenCL version	3
Supports multi-display technology	✓
supports ray tracing	✓
Supports 3D	✓
supports DLSS	✓
has XeSS (XMX)	✕
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR	Intel Resizable BAR
has LHR	✕
has RGB lighting	✕
supported displays	4

The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of rendering and compute APIs. Ray tracing and DLSS are both supported, as is stereoscopic 3D, while XeSS (XMX) is not included. Multi-display technology is on board, with support for up to four simultaneous displays. Intel Resizable BAR is supported, which allows the CPU to access the full GPU frame buffer, and LHR is not present. The card does not feature RGB lighting.

Ports:

has an HDMI output	✓
HDMI ports	1
HDMI version	HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort outputs	3
USB-C ports	0
DVI outputs	0
mini DisplayPort outputs	0

The card's output configuration consists of one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs, providing four video outputs in total. There are no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort connections included on this model.

General info:

GPU architecture	Blackwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	575W
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
semiconductor size	5 nm
number of transistors	92200 million
warranty period	4 years
Has air-water cooling	✕
width	342 mm
height	150 mm

Built on the Blackwell architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors, this card connects via PCIe 5.0 and carries a Thermal Design Power of 575W. It does not include air-water cooling. Physically, it measures 342 mm in width and 150 mm in height, and it comes backed by a four-year warranty.

Final Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WindForce OC is a graphics card built around a clear set of priorities: raw throughput, large memory capacity, and broad API support. Its 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM across a 512-bit bus with 1,790 GB/s of bandwidth positions it firmly within demanding professional and creative workflows, while features like ECC memory, Double Precision Floating Point support, and DirectX 12 Ultimate with ray tracing and DLSS round out a technically comprehensive package. That said, its 575W TDP and 342 mm length mean it is only practical in systems purpose-built to accommodate it. For users whose workloads and hardware infrastructure align with what this card demands, the RTX 5090 WindForce OC delivers a well-specified, warranty-backed option that covers both high-throughput compute and modern rendering requirements.