- Compact RTX 5090 targets creators needing high AI performance in smaller systems
- Unusual audio jack and USB C port set it apart from other flagship GPUs
- Drops wood trim and SSD ideas seen on the earlier ProArt RTX 5080
Asus has unveiled the ProArt GeForce RTX 5090, a compact version of Nvidia’s flagship consumer GPU designed for creators and workstation users.
This card emphasizes high AI throughput while maintaining a slim profile suitable for small form factor systems and multi-GPU setups.
Equipped with 32GB of GDDR7 memory and 21,760 CUDA cores, it boasts a remarkable 3352 AI TOPs, positioning it at the forefront of Nvidia’s offerings.
Is that a headphone jack?
The ProArt RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell architecture and supports DLSS 4, featuring multi-frame generation and enhanced ray reconstruction capabilities.
Unlike many larger flagship models, it adopts a 2.5 slot design, allowing space for additional PCIe cards or a second GPU in compatible systems.
Cooling is based on the Founders Edition layout, utilizing a vapor chamber, heat pipes, and dual 115mm axial fans to facilitate airflow through a double flow-through backplate.
Asus employs liquid metal between the GPU die and heatsink, a choice typically reserved for higher-end designs due to its handling requirements.
This method reportedly enhances thermal efficiency while keeping the overall card size smaller compared to bulkier triple-fan models.
One of its standout features is a built-in 2.5mm headphone jack, a rarity in modern graphics cards.
The audio output is positioned alongside DisplayPort and HDMI connections, complemented by a USB Type C port for displays and peripherals.
This USB C port replaces one of the standard DisplayPort outputs and is intended for creators utilizing portable or daisy-chained monitors.
Aesthetically, the card maintains a minimalist industrial design, avoiding RGB-heavy styling or decorative elements.
This represents a significant shift from the earlier ProArt RTX 5080, which featured wood-effect trim and even included an M.2 SSD slot.
These features are absent here, likely to the relief of many users.
While pricing and availability details remain undisclosed, the ProArt RTX 5080 GPU with the faux wooden frame cost $1,469 at launch, representing a nearly $500 premium over standard RTX 5080 cards.
Given its focus on the creator market and the additional costs associated with its compact design and custom cooling, the RTX 5090 model is expected to be priced significantly higher.
