ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID OC White Edition 32GB GDDR7

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID OC White Edition 32GB GDDR7

ZOTAC
91 Overall Score
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Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 32GB GDDR7

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 32GB GDDR7

Gigabyte
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID OC White Edition 32GB GDDR7

92 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

This Zotac RTX 5090 is a powerhouse, delivering excellent 4K performance and running quietly. Users praise its build quality and aesthetics, especially the white edition that fits white-themed builds. While one reviewer mentioned coil whine, others note it can be luck of the draw and a quality PSU helps. Overall, it's a highly recommended card for high-end gaming.

Pros
  • Excellent 4K performance
  • Quiet operation
  • Great build quality
  • White edition aesthetics
  • No coil whine (in some units)
Cons
  • Potential coil whine
  • Requires 1000W PSU
  • Large and heavy card
👍 Performance 3
👍 Quiet operation 2
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Aesthetics 2
🤔 Coil whine 2
👎 Power supply requirement 1

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 32GB GDDR7

85 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews

The Gigabyte RTX 5090 series is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional performance, quiet operation, and effective cooling. Users highlight its ability to handle 4K and VR gaming with ease, with many noting a significant upgrade from the RTX 4090. However, a few negative reviews mention missing ROPs and a poor customer service experience with Newegg, though these are isolated incidents. Overall, the card is considered a top-tier choice for enthusiasts, with minor concerns about coil whine and size being largely overshadowed by its capabilities.

Pros
  • Exceptional 4K and VR performance
  • Quiet operation even under load
  • Effective cooling with low temperatures
  • Minimal coil whine
  • Easy undervolting and overclocking
Cons
  • Very high price point
  • Large physical size may not fit all cases
  • Some units missing ROPs
  • RGB can be dim on some models
  • Potential thermal putty issues reported
👍 Performance 20
👍 Noise level 15
👍 Cooling 12
👍 Coil whine 8
👍 Build quality 7
👎 Price 5

Scores

Gaming 4k
ZOTAC
94
Gigabyte
96
Ai Llm
ZOTAC
92
Gigabyte
95
Ray Tracing
ZOTAC
92
Gigabyte
93
Gaming 1440p
ZOTAC
88
Gigabyte
91
Content Creation
ZOTAC
88
Gigabyte
91
Gaming 1080p
ZOTAC
84
Gigabyte
87
Budget
ZOTAC
79
Gigabyte
84
Workstation
ZOTAC
76
Gigabyte
78

Specifications

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID OC White EditionGigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE
Chipset
GPU ChipsetGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 5090
BrandNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwellBlackwell
Classconsumerconsumer
Memory
VRAM32 GB32 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR7
Memory Bus
512
512
Compute
CUDA Cores
21,760
21,760
Tensor Cores
5
3,352
RT Cores4★—
Base Clock
990
2,407
Boost Clock
2,422
2,467
Performance
PassMark G3D
38,958
38,845
GPU Compute
24,458
26,734
Power & Cooling
TDP575575
Recommended PSU1,0001,000
Power Connectors1 x 16-Pin1 x 16-Pin
CoolerTriple FanTriple Fan
Fans33
Connectivity
InterfacePCI Express 5.0 x16PCI Express 5.0 x16
DisplayPort33
HDMI11
USB-C—0★
Max Displays44
Max Resolution7680 x 43208K (4320p)
Physical
Length330★342
Slot Width3.53.5
Form FactorATXFull Height
Weight2.90 kg1.91 kg★
Features
Ray Tracing✓✓
UpscalingDLSS 4.0DLSS 4
AV1 Encode✓✓
VR Ready✓✓
DirectX12 Ultimate12
RGB✓✓

Pros & Cons

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID OC White Edition 32GB GDDR7

  • Strong raster (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong vram (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average efficiency (29th percentile)

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 32GB GDDR7

  • Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong raster (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong vram (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average efficiency (28th percentile)

Pricing

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID OC White Edition 32GB GDDR7

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 32GB GDDR7

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE

Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE Better at:

Ai LlmBudgetGaming 4kWorkstationGaming 1080pGaming 1440pContent Creation

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