MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM Liquid 32GB GDDR7

The MSI RTX 5090 SUPRIM Liquid is the fastest, coolest card we've tested, with best-in-class thermals and 4K gaming performance. It's a power hog with a 600W TDP and a brutal price tag, but if you want the absolute best, this is it. Buy it for 4K and ray tracing, skip it for anything less.

Our benchmark data puts this card at the top of the charts for rasterization and VRAM, with a PassMark G3D score of 38,845. That's best-in-class territory. The 2,580MHz boost clock and 32GB of GDDR7 mean 4K gaming is a non-issue, and ray tracing performance lands in the 91st percentile. DLSS 4 support helps push frame rates even higher when you need it. The liquid cooling keeps thermals in the 100th percentile, so you won't see throttling under sustained load. The one weak spot is efficiency, which sits at the 35th percentile. A 600W TDP and 1000W PSU requirement mean this card drinks power like it's going out of style. It's fast, but it's not subtle about it.

Against the PowerColor RED DEVIL RX7900XTX, the MSI card wins on raw performance and ray tracing, but the AMD card is a much better value if you don't need DLSS 4 or CUDA cores. The ASUS Prime RTX 5070 OC and PNY Dual Fan RTX 5060 are in a completely different league, they're mid-range cards that cost a fraction of the price and deliver a fraction of the performance. The EVGA K|NGP|N is an older flagship that still holds up for overclocking enthusiasts, but it can't touch the 5090's VRAM or feature set. If you want the best of the best right now, the SUPRIM Liquid is it. If you want value, look elsewhere.

Let's be real, this card is expensive. US prices swing wildly from USD 105 to USD 4,600 across five listings, which is a massive spread. The USD 105 listing is almost certainly a scam or a mistake, so don't get your hopes up. The realistic range is closer to the top end, and Newegg tends to have the best deal among the retailers we track. In Canada, prices range from CAD 5,320 to CAD 5,970, with Memory Express usually coming in lowest. For the performance you get, it's arguably worth it if you're a 4K gamer or content creator who needs the VRAM. But if you're gaming at 1440p, you're leaving a lot of performance on the table for the money.

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM Liquid is the kind of card you buy when you want the absolute best and you're willing to pay for it. It packs 32GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus, 21,760 CUDA cores, and a hybrid liquid cooler that keeps thermals in check better than anything else in our database. This thing is built for 4K gaming and heavy ray tracing, and it delivers.

MSI went with a metal shroud and a 2.5-slot design that's surprisingly compact for this much power. The card itself is only 148mm long, which is wild when you consider the radiator and fans that come with it. It's a premium build with a premium price tag, and mostly it earns that.

Skip this card if you're gaming at 1440p or lower, you'll be paying flagship money for performance you can't see. Also skip it if your power supply is under 1000W or if you're sensitive to high electricity bills, because 600W TDP adds up. And if you're on a budget, there are plenty of cards that deliver 80% of the performance for half the price.

This card is for 4K gamers, ray tracing enthusiasts, and content creators who need 32GB of VRAM and don't blink at the power bill. It's overkill for 1440p and complete overkill for esports titles. If you're building a top-tier rig and want the best cooling and performance available, the SUPRIM Liquid delivers. Just make sure your power supply is up to the task and your wallet is ready for the hit.