- The Compact RTX 5090 targets creators who need high AI performance in smaller systems
- Unusual audio jack and USB C port sets it apart from other flagship GPUs
- Drops the wood trim and SSD ideas seen on the previous ProArt RTX 5080
Asus has introduced the ProArt GeForce RTX 5090, a compact take on Nvidia’s flagship consumer GPU aimed at creators and workstation users.
The card focuses on high AI throughput while sticking to a slimmer physical profile that fits into small form factor systems and multi-card setups.
It has 32GB of GDDR7 memory, 21,760 CUDA cores and a quoted 3352 AI TOP figure, placing it firmly at the top end of Nvidia’s current lineup.
Is it a headphone jack?
The ProArt RTX 5090 is based on the Blackwell architecture and supports DLSS 4, including multiframe generation and updated ray reconstruction features.
Unlike many large flagship cards, it uses a 2.5 slot design, which allows room for additional PCIe cards or a second GPU in supported systems.
Cooling follows the Founders Edition layout with a vapor chamber, heatpipe and two 115mm axial fans that push air through a dual flow through the backplate.
Asus uses liquid metal between the GPU die and heatsink, a choice usually reserved for more premium designs due to its handling requirements.
This approach reportedly improves thermal efficiency while keeping the overall board size down compared to bulkier triple fan designs.
One of the more unusual features is a built-in 2.5mm headphone jack, something rarely seen on modern graphics cards.
The audio output sits next to the DisplayPort and HDMI connections and is connected to a USB Type C port for displays and peripherals.
This USB C port replaces one of the usual DisplayPort outputs and is intended for creators using portable or serially connected displays.
Visually, the card maintains a restrained industrial look without heavy RGB styling or decorative materials.
This marks a clear change from the previous ProArt RTX 5080, which leaned heavily on wood-effect cladding and even integrated an M.2 SSD slot.
These features are not found here, and probably won’t be lamented by many users.
There’s no word yet on pricing or availability, but the ProArt RTX 5080 GPU with the faux wood frame cost $1,469 at launch, a nearly $500 premium over standard RTX 5080 cards.
Considering it’s aimed at the creator market and factoring in the extra costs associated with its compact design and custom cooling, you can expect to pay significantly more for the RTX 5090 model.
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