GeForce RTX 5090 power consumption and electricity cost
The GeForce RTX 5090 has a rated board power of 575 W. In games it typically draws about 460 W (range 372–560 W) Measured. Paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and played 3 hours a day, the whole PC costs about €24.57 a month in Germany.
| Rated board power | 575 W |
|---|---|
| Typical gaming draw | 460 W |
| Light to heavy gaming | 372–560 W |
| Idle (desktop) | about 22 W |
| Recommended PSU with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 1000 W |
| Released | 2025 |
Measurements: Phoronix: average ~372 W, peak 578 W across Linux game benchmarks; Seasonic: ~400–550 W average in games, transient spikes higher.
Monthly electricity cost by region
Whole PC: GeForce RTX 5090, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 27″ 1440p monitor, 80 Plus Gold. 3 hours of gaming and 2 hours of other use a day.
| Region | Price per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €0.362 | €24.57 | €295 |
| Italy | €0.314 | €21.34 | €256 |
| Spain | €0.251 | €17.04 | €204 |
| France | €0.249 | €16.88 | €202 |
| United Kingdom | £0.263 | £17.87 | £214 |
| Netherlands | €0.244 | €16.57 | €199 |
| Poland | PLN 1.321 | PLN 89.69 | PLN 1,076 |
| California | $0.298 | $20.20 | $242 |
| Texas | $0.159 | $10.80 | $130 |
| New York | $0.287 | $19.46 | $233 |
| Florida | $0.150 | $10.18 | $122 |
Power limit and undervolt savings
At 3 hours of gaming a day in Germany. Performance kept is approximate.
| Power limit | Gaming draw | Speed kept | Saved per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 414 W | 98% | €20.25 |
| 80% | 368 W | 96% | €40.50 |
| 70% | 322 W | 93% | €60.75 |
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Similar graphics cards
- GeForce RTX 5080 360 W
- GeForce RTX 4090 450 W
- GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 450 W
GeForce RTX 5090: common questions
How much power does the GeForce RTX 5090 use?
The GeForce RTX 5090 is rated at 575 W board power. In games it typically draws about 460 W, between roughly 372 W in light games and 560 W under heavy load, and about 22 W at the desktop. These figures come from published measurements.
What power supply do I need for the GeForce RTX 5090?
With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D we recommend a 1000 W unit: the peak sustained load is about 812 W, plus 20% headroom for short spikes. A processor with a higher power limit may need a larger unit.
How much does it cost to run a GeForce RTX 5090 PC per month?
A whole PC with the GeForce RTX 5090, played 3 hours a day with 2 hours of other use, costs about €24.57 a month in Germany. The table above shows other countries and US states.
Can I lower the GeForce RTX 5090's power use?
Yes. Limiting it to about 80% power typically keeps around 96% of its performance and saves about €40.50 a year at 3 hours a day in Germany.
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