A new Extreme Overclocking (XOC) BIOS with 2001 watts of power has been released for the ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card.
Unleashing the Full Power of the ASUS RTX 5090
This new firmware, typically restricted to professional overclockers, opens the door to unprecedented power limits. It allows the GPU to reach unmatched performance levels — though at the cost of extreme energy consumption.
The arrival of this XOC BIOS lets users bypass factory power restrictions. By default, it sets a fixed 1.15V core voltage, ignoring any voltage control from software. This aggressive setup is designed to push clock speeds to the limit, gaining a few extra frames per second in performance.
Previously, XOC BIOS versions with 2001W limits were seen only on special Chinese editions like the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090D and the Galax GeForce RTX 5090D HOF. In Galax’s case, the card achieved an incredible 3,570 MHz GPU clock speed and an effective memory speed of 36 Gbps, which represents about a 29% bandwidth increase over reference specifications.
Extreme Power and Cooling Requirements
The demand for 2000W of power far exceeds the standard 600W limit of the 12V-2×6 power connector. Using this BIOS requires custom power delivery solutions, often involving multiple merged 12V-2×6 cables or completely modified systems.
In addition, these extreme clock speeds demand advanced cooling solutions such as liquid nitrogen (LN2). As a result, this BIOS is only suitable for hardcore overclocking enthusiasts looking to break world records.
While this XOC BIOS appears to work with the regular RTX 5090, installing it is a risky move that voids the warranty. It’s intended only for users who want to push their RTX 5090 to the absolute limit.
