Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090: A Deep Dive into Leaked Specs and Expected Performance
Rumors surrounding Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card are swirling, painting a picture of a powerhouse with impressive specs, but at a significant cost. Key leaked details point to a GPU boasting 32GB of GDDR7 video memory – double that of its anticipated RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti siblings – and a substantial 575W power draw. The official unveiling is slated for Nvidia's CES 2025 keynote on January 6th.
The RTX 50 series, codenamed Blackwell, represents Nvidia's next-generation leap in graphics card technology, arriving over two years after the RTX 40 series launch. Building upon its predecessor, the RTX 50 series will leverage proprietary Tensor Cores for AI-based tasks, and incorporate features like DLSS upscaling, ray tracing, and PCIe 5.0 support (on compatible motherboards). This new lineup will replace the RTX 40 series (some models of which, like the RTX 4090D and RTX 4070, have already been discontinued) and compete directly with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.
Early glimpses of the RTX 5090 have emerged, notably from Inno3D, an Nvidia AIB partner. Their iChill X3 RTX 5090, a triple-fan card occupying over three expansion slots, confirms the 32GB GDDR7 memory and the hefty 575W power requirement – a considerable jump from the RTX 4090's 450W.
The High Cost of High Performance
While the RTX 5090's specifications are undeniably impressive, performance comes at a price. Industry speculation suggests an MSRP starting at $1,999 or higher. Nvidia remains tight-lipped on official pricing. The card will utilize a 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be readily available.
The entire RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti, will be showcased alongside the RTX 5090 at Nvidia's CES presentation on January 6th at 9:30 PM Eastern. The consumer response to this new generation of graphics cards remains to be seen.
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