Introducing ASUS GeForce RTX 50 Series Graphics Cards - Featuring All-new ROG Astral Quad-Fan and LC models, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and 2.5 slot SFF-Ready Prime models. New features Include Phase-Change GPU Thermal Pads, ASUS GPU Guard & Bracket, Protective PCB Coating and new GPU Tweak III Features
Introducing the ASUS GeForce 50 Series lineup along with the all-new flagship ROG Astral line of graphics cards. The ROG Astral series combines top-tier performance and a sleek, stellar new design, with both air-cooled and liquid-cooled variants ready to power your next PC. We’re also launching updated versions of our ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ROG Prime families, featuring the GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 GPUs.
ASUS GeForce RTX Series 50 Series Design Upgrades
Even our graphics cards get to have New Year's resolutions sometimes, and with the launch of the GeForce RTX 50 Series we have the opportunity to make a few changes. To start with, we're upgrading our thermal paste to a completely different thermal pad technology. Additionally, we're adding new design and finishing elements to improve the reliability and stability of our GeForce RTX 50 Series cards. Lastly, while ROG Astral cards and GPU Tweak III have some new toys, we have a new application called MuseTree that anyone with an ASUS GeForce RTX 40 Series or 50 Series graphics card can use for local AI-powered image generation.
It's Not Just A Phase -
To start with, every ASUS GeForce 50 Series cards will use phase-change thermal pad technology, which optimizes heat transfer and boosts hardware longevity so that you can push your GPU to its limits.
Why the change? The electrically non-conductive pad is a solid at room temperature but liquifies as it heats up. As it melts, it fills the microscopic gaps between the GPU and thermal module, providing superior thermal conductivity and enhanced heat dissipation, ensuring optimal performance, even for sustained, heavy GPU workloads.
Additionally, the phase-change thermal pads offer exceptional longevity. They outlast traditional pastes by a significant margin, even for graphics cards that see heavy workloads on a regular basis.
ASUS GPU Guard & Bracket - ASUS GPU Guard applies adhesive to secure all four corners to reduce the risk of cracks, while a GPU bracket helps ensure uniform mounting pressure and extra stability.
MaxContact Design - MaxContact is a special ASUS manufacturing process that effectively expands the surface area of the heat spreader that sits atop the GPU by 5%, compared to traditional designs. This improves temperatures by up to 2°C, in concert with an extensive heatsink array and powerful Axial-tech fans.
Protective PCB Coating* - A protective conformal coating envelops the circuit board to help protect against short-circuits caused by moisture, dust or debris.
*Available on ROG Astral, ROG Strix, and TUF Gaming cards
GPU Tweak III and ROG Astral cards - GPU Tweak III includes many of the features that are already available to other graphics cards, such as the ability to effortlessly fine-tune overclocking settings, but now offers significant options for owners of ROG Astral Cards. We'll cover this more below.
MuseTree AI-powered Image Generation App - ASUS GeForce RTX 40 and 50 Series owners can download a free application for local AI image-generation. All AI processing is done on your ASUS graphics card, it doesn't require complex prompts, and not only is the app free but there's no subscription or prompt fees. Learn more and download here.
Setting a Course for the Stars - Introducing ROG Astral
Our new ROG Astral cards will be reserved exclusively for the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 at launch, featuring an aircooled vesion for both, and a liquid-cooled version for the GeForce RTX 5090.
ROG Astral Geforce RTX 5090 / RTX 5080
The ROG Astral cards were built to achieve extreme cooling without compromising acoustics or size. Featuring the first ROG quad-fan design for maximum cooling efficiency, the ROG Astral cards improve heat dissipation and give overclockers the headroom to push the limits of modern gaming. Let's take a look at what you can expect from an aircooled ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5080:
- Overall Thermal Performance improved by 10%
- Quad-fan design Increases airflow and pressure by up to 20% compared to the previous generation of three-fan cards.
- Full metal diecast shroud, frame backplate, and rear I/O brace the PCB for rigidity
- Fourth fan allows for more densely packed heatsink fins, increasing the overall cooling potential.
- Patented vapor chamber design with milled pathways that allow eight heatpipes to sink into the surface without flat edges for lower GPU temperatures
- Powerful 80-amp MOSFETs provide up to 35% more headroom than standard designs and allow for enhanced stability and higher OC potential.
- Protective PCB coating helps protect against shorts caused by moisture or dust.
- 2x fan connectors on the PCB
- Supports the latest version of GPU Tweak III with features like Thermal Map, Power Detector+, and Mileage tracker.
- Aura Sync support for customizing ARGB lighting
ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090
In addition to the aircooled Astral card, we're also offering the ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090. Although it has many of the same features as the aircooled version, the LC differs in many important ways:
- Overall thermal performance is 30% better versus pure air cooling
- 360mm Radiator provides a 50% increased dissipation area compared to previous generation
- Magnetic daisy-chainable fans make installation and cable management easier
- Full-coverage cold plate brings liquid cooling to GPU die, VRMs and memory
- Onboard cooling is handled by an axial-tech fan and low-profile heatsink
- Aura Sync support for customizing ARGB lighting
GPU Tweak III and ROG Astral Cards - With the release of the new ROG Astral cards, GPU Tweak III has never better or provided more useful information.
Thermal Map - ROG Astral Geforce 50 Series cards have embedded sensors across the VRMs, chokes and VRAM to collect data for the Thermal Map, allowing you to check real-time temperatures in each area and to easily adjust s system settings for optimized performance.
Power Detector+ - Power Detector+ can detect anomalies across any of the six power pins from the 12VHPWR cable. If a fault is detected, you are immediately notified that the power cable needs to be reseated.
Mileage - The mileage feature tracks usage different power levels, so you can keep an eye on what kind of load you have used across multiple game sessions.
Learn more about our ROG Astral Series Graphics cards -
- ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC / non-OC Editions
- ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC / non-OC Editions
- ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC / non-OC Editions
ASUS GeForce 50 Series Lineup - Featuring ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and SFF-Ready ASUS Prime
The GeForce 50 Series from ASUS will see a launch lineup that also includes the traditional favorites of the lineup including the ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and our newly included ASUS Prime models that are designed to be SFF-Ready. The launch availability breakdown will look like this:
- GeForce RTX 5090 - ROG Astral, TUF Gaming
- GeForce RTX 5080 - ROG Astral, TUF Gaming, Prime
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti - ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, Prime
- GeForce RTX 5070 - ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, Prime
ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti / RTX 5070
Gamers looking for the best GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti graphics card should look at the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070, featuring striking designs and a host of features, including:
- 3.275-slot design brings a massive fin array optimized for airflow from the three Axial-tech fans
- Axial-tech fans scaled up to propel 31% more air through the card to reach higher performance.
- 0dB technology lets you enjoy light gaming in relative silence
- Vapor chamber-design ensures efficient heat transfer or lower GPU temps
- MaxContact expands the heat spreader's surface area by 5%, improving temperatures by up to 2 degrees Celsius
- Premium power delivery with digital power control and 15K caps ensure high performance.
- Dual BIOS allows you to toggle between Performance or Quiet modes
- Aura Sync allows you to customize and sync lighting effects with other compatible hardware
Learn more about our ROG Strix GeForce RTX 50 Series cards here -
- ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC / non-OC Editions
- ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC / non-OC Editions
TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 / RTX 5080 / RTX 5070 Ti / RTX 5070
For ultra-reliable performance that suits any PC build, the TUF Gaming series for the GeForce RTX 50 Series is an excellent choice. As befitting the long-held workhorse of the ASUS graphics card family, TUF Gaming cards can be found in each RTX 50 Series, adjusting the thickness to provide the appropriate level of cooling:
- TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 cards: 3.6-slot design with a jumbo-size heatsink with 12 heatpipes and vapor chamber for optimal heat transfer
- TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 cards: 3.6-slot design with a jumbo-size heatsink that efficiently soaks up heat from the GPU, helping to ensure premium performance in a variety of scenarios.
- TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti cards: 3.125-slot design with a massive fin array optimized for airflow from three Axial-tech fans
- TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 cards: 3.125-slot design with a massive fin array optimized for airflow from three Axial-tech fans
All TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 50 Series cards -
- Military-grade components deliver rock-solid power and longer lifespan for ultimate durability.
- Vented Exoskeleton - A high-quality diecast shroud and aluminum backplate help prevent PCB flex and feature large vents to further increase heat dissipation
- Axial-tech fans propel up to 31% more air than standard fans.
- Dual-ball Fan bearings offer an extensive lifespan of up to 80,000 hours to ensure long-lasting, reliable and quiet cooling.
- Reduced turbulence - two outer fans spin counterclockwise to reduce turbulence and enhance air dispersion
- 0dB Technology and fan speed curve stop fans from spinning when the GPU temps are below 50C for quieter operation during light tasks, and restart above 55C to balance performance and acoustics
- TUF 5K black metallic capacitors provide 52% wider temperature tolerance and a 2.5X longer lifespan than standard capacitors.
- ASUS GPU Guard & Bracket reduces the risk of cracks and helps ensure uniform mounting pressure and extra stability
- Protective PCB coating helps protect against short circuits caused by moisture, dust or debris.
- Dual BIOS allows you to toggle between Performance or Quiet modes
- Aura Sync support for customizing ARGB lighting
Learn more about our TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 50 Series cards -
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC / non-OC Editions
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC / non-OC Editions
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC / non-OC Editions
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 OC / non-OC Editions
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 / RTX 5070 Ti / RTX 5070 Graphics Cards
The ASUS Prime series, which was recently introduced late into the 40 Series lifecycle, is a straightforward no-frills 2.5 slot card with a carefully arranged layout for the shroud, heatsink and heat pipes to let the three Axial-tech fans leverage chassis side-panel ventilation and deliver optimal thermal performance. The Prime GeForce RTX 50 Series cards comply with NVIDIA's SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce card requirements and can be found in our GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5070 lineup.
- SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card: 2.5-slot design measures in at 126 x 304 x 50mm to allow for greater build compatibility while maintaining cooling performance.
- Vapor chamber provides efficient heat transfer from the GPU to help ensure premium performance in a variety of scenarios.*
- Large backplate vents significantly enhance heat dissipation during intense tasks and helps ensure optimal temperatures, boost performance, longevity and stability by defending against overheating and thermal throttling.
- Protective backplate reinforces the PCB to add structural rigidity, helping to prevent flex and protect components and trace pathways from damage.
- Axial-tech fans feature a smaller fan hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring that increases downward air pressure.
- Dual-ball fan bearings last up to twice as long as standard sleeve bearings.
- 0dB technology lets you enjoy light gaming in relative silence below 50C, but starts up again when temperatures are over 55C with a speed curve that balances performance and acoustics for work or play.
- Dual BIOS switch lets you toggle between Quiet and Performance BIOS profiles
- *Prime GeForce RTX 5080 cards only
Learn more about our ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 50 Series cards -
- ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC / non-OC Editions
- ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC / non-OC Editions
- ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 OC / non-OC Editions
ASUS GPU Tweak III - Effortless GPU Monitoring and Tuning for the GeForce RTX 50 Series
GPU Tweak III is our utility to provide overclocking and monitoring support to ASUS graphics card owners, but it also works for third-party cards. As a brief overview, GPU Tweak III offers the following functionality for ASUS and third-party cards:
Overclocking and Voltage Tuning - GPU Tweak III offers you a variety of ways to overclock. One-click is all that's needed to provide a quick overclock boost, change to a different noise profile, or change between different custom overclocking profiles.
The OC Scanner can be used to run a stability test or completely automate the overclocking experience for NVIDIA graphics cards.
If you prefer to overclock (or downclock) the card manually, there are multiple sliders to adjust GPU, memory, power, voltage, and fan speeds. The voltage-frequency curve can also be manually edited using GPU Tweak III's fine-tune controls to edit all or portions of the VF curve to make a number of adjustments quickly and easily.
Fan Controls - GPU fans - including system fans connected to FanConnect headers on ASUS graphics cards - can be controlled through a user-defined curve or static RPM settings. Updates to GPU Tweak III includes hysteresis and update period options to control temperature response and help avoid the dreaded spin up / spin down cycle.
Hardware Monitor - The HW Monitor in GPU Tweak III is detachable, scalable, and rearrangeable. Fan RPM hooks and system power metrics can now be tracked and logs can be exported for analysis.
Customization - You're not locked into a specific set of colors or background with GPU Tweak III. Customize the interface or insert a custom background image with adjustable transparency.
If you'd like to learn more or give GPU Tweak III a try, click here.
Conclusion -
That's everything from the new GeForce RTX 50 Series launch from ASUS. What do you all think? Got a favorite or want to know more about a card or a feature? Let us know in the comments below.