# GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 50 series launch and performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gigabyte-aorus-rtx-50-series-launch-and-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-17T02:04:50.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

GIGABYTE announced the launch of its AORUS GeForce RTX 50 INFINITY series graphics cards, which include the RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 models. The series features the WINDFORCE HYPERBURST cooling system and a STEALTH-compatible design that moves the power connector to the rear of the card for improved cable management. A wood-grain themed RTX 5080 INFINITY WOOD model was also introduced.

Testing of the Nvidia RTX 50 series Infinity custom models has revealed high clock speeds. The Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5090 Infinity recorded a clock speed of 2,850 MHz, which is approximately a 16 percent overclock compared to the Nvidia Founders Edition base clock of 2,450 MHz. This model leads the high-end market, outperforming the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF OC Edition, which reaches 2,670 MHz. In the mid-to-high range, the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5080 Infinity leads with a clock speed of 2,830 MHz, narrowly surpassing the Asus ROG Astral 5080 by 18 MHz. The RTX 5070 Ti Gigabyte Aorus Infinity model also leads other variants, such as the Gigabyte Master and MSI Gaming Trio OC Plus, with a clock speed of 2,850 MHz.

Additionally, Gigabyte unveiled the Aorus GeForce RTX 5060 ARI 8G, an anime-inspired graphics card featuring a white chassis with orange accents and an illustration of the brand’s mascot, ARI, on the backplate. Powered by the Nvidia GB206 chip, the card includes 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and utilizes the Windforce cooling system. Each card includes one of five random ARI mascot figurines, though pricing and release dates remain unannounced.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Gigabyte unveils anime-themed Aorus RTX 5060 ARI graphics card

Gigabyte unveiled the Aorus GeForce RTX 5060 ARI 8G, an anime-themed graphics card featuring a white design, GDDR7 memory, and a random collectible mascot figurine included with each unit.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gigabyte-unveils-anime-themed-aorus-rtx-5060-ari-graphics-card

### 2026-08-11: Nvidia RTX 50 series Infinity cards show high clock speeds

Testing of Nvidia RTX 50 series Infinity custom cards shows the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5090 Infinity leading with a clock speed of 2,850 MHz, significantly outpacing other high-end models.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-rtx-50-series-infinity-cards-show-high-clock-speeds

### 2026-08-10: GIGABYTE launches AORUS GeForce RTX 50 INFINITY series graphics cards

GIGABYTE has launched the AORUS GeForce RTX 50 INFINITY series graphics cards, featuring advanced WINDFORCE HYPERBURST cooling and a rear-mounted power connector for cleaner PC builds.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gigabyte-launches-aorus-geforce-rtx-50-infinity-series-graphics-cards

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