Product Description
Product DescriptionPCIe 5.0 x16 GPU Riser Cable
This product is a PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU riser cable, designed for graphics card extension and vertical GPU installation. It connects the motherboard PCIe x16 slot to the graphics card, making it suitable for gaming PC cases, vertical GPU brackets, ITX builds, ATX cases, open-frame chassis, and custom PC builds.
It supports the PCI Express Gen5 x16 interface and is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 systems.
Please note: this product is a GPU riser cable / graphics card extension cable. It is not a graphics card, not a power cable, and not a converter adapter.
Main FeaturesPCIe 5.0 x16 High-Speed Interface
This riser cable supports PCIe Gen5 x16 standard. PCIe 5.0 offers higher theoretical bandwidth than PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0, making it suitable for high-performance PC builds and future upgrade needs.
Backward Compatible with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0
The PCIe 5.0 riser cable can work with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 motherboards or graphics cards. However, the final speed depends on the lowest PCIe version in your system.
Suitable for Vertical GPU Mounting
Ideal for vertical graphics card installation, gaming PC modification, ITX/ATX case builds, open-frame chassis, and custom PC setups.
Stable Connection
The PCIe x16 slot and gold finger connector are designed for stable contact between the motherboard and graphics card. Please make sure the connector is fully inserted before powering on the computer.
Flexible Flat Cable Design
The flat cable design helps with internal cable routing and makes installation easier in different PC case layouts. Please avoid excessive bending near the connector area.
PCIe 3.0 x16 vs PCIe 4.0 x16 vs PCIe 5.0 x16PCIe Version
Transfer Rate
x16 Theoretical Bandwidth
Important Note
PCIe 3.0 x16
8GT/s per lane
About 15.75GB/s one-way
Works at PCIe 3.0 speed only
PCIe 4.0 x16
16GT/s per lane
About 31.5GB/s one-way
If one device only supports PCIe 3.0, it will run at PCIe 3.0 speed
PCIe 5.0 x16
32GT/s per lane
About 63GB/s one-way
PCIe 5.0 cable does not upgrade PCIe 3.0/4.0 hardware to PCIe 5.0 speed
The bandwidth above is the theoretical maximum value of the PCIe standard. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard, CPU, graphics card, BIOS setting, operating system, and hardware configuration.
Important Compatibility NoticePlease read carefully before purchase:
This product is a PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU riser cable.
It is used to extend a graphics card from the motherboard PCIe x16 slot.
It supports PCIe 5.0 standard and is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 / PCIe 3.0.
It does not make PCIe 3.0 or PCIe 4.0 hardware run at PCIe 5.0 speed.
The actual working speed is determined by the lowest PCIe version among the motherboard, CPU, graphics card, riser cable, and BIOS setting.
Examples:
PCIe 5.0 riser cable + PCIe 5.0 motherboard + PCIe 5.0 device = can run at PCIe 5.0 speed if BIOS and hardware support it.
PCIe 5.0 riser cable + PCIe 4.0 motherboard + PCIe 4.0 graphics card = runs at PCIe 4.0 speed.
PCIe 5.0 riser cable + PCIe 3.0 motherboard + PCIe 4.0 graphics card = runs at PCIe 3.0 speed.
Choose PCIe 3.0 x16 if:
Your motherboard and graphics card only support PCIe 3.0, or you only need a basic graphics card extension cable.
Choose PCIe 4.0 x16 if:
Your motherboard and graphics card support PCIe 4.0, and you want higher bandwidth than PCIe 3.0.
Choose PCIe 5.0 x16 if:
You want a higher-standard riser cable for PCIe 5.0 supported systems, high-end PC builds, or future upgrades. It can also be used with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 systems, but the speed will follow the lowest PCIe version in your system.
Installation TipsTurn off the computer and disconnect the power before installation.
Insert the PCIe gold finger connector fully into the motherboard PCIe x16 slot.
Insert the graphics card firmly into the PCIe x16 slot of the riser cable.
Make sure the graphics card is fixed properly with a bracket or case support.
Do not fold, twist, or sharply bend the cable near the connector.
If the computer has no display, black screen, or unstable signal, please enter BIOS and manually set the PCIe slot speed to Gen3, Gen4, or Gen5 according to your hardware compatibility.
Item
Description
Product Name
PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU Riser Cable
PCIe Version
PCIe 5.0 / Gen5
Interface
PCIe x16
Product Type
Graphics Card Extension Cable
Function
GPU extension / vertical GPU mounting
Compatibility
Backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 / PCIe 3.0
Color
Black
Application
Gaming PC, ATX case, ITX case, vertical GPU bracket, custom PC build
Package Includes
1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU Riser Cable
Buyer NoticePlease confirm your motherboard, CPU, graphics card, case space, cable length, and connector direction before ordering.
This product only extends the PCIe x16 graphics card connection. It does not improve the speed of unsupported hardware. The final working speed depends on the lowest PCIe generation supported by your motherboard, CPU, graphics card, BIOS setting, and riser cable.
5.0x16(Golden):
5.0x16(Black):
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