Leaked: First Specifications Surface for NVIDIA's RTX 5090

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090: A Beast of a Card, But at a Price

Leaked specifications suggest Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 graphics card will be a powerhouse. Key features include a massive 32GB of GDDR7 video memory – double that of the anticipated RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti – and a substantial 575W power draw. This high-end GPU, codenamed Blackwell, will be officially unveiled at CES 2025 on January 6th.

The RTX 50 series represents Nvidia's next-generation graphics cards, arriving over two years after the RTX 40 series. Building on its predecessor, the RTX 50 series will leverage Tensor Cores for AI processing, incorporate DLSS upscaling, ray tracing technology, and offer PCIe 5.0 support where compatible. This new lineup will replace the RTX 40 series (some models of which, like the RTX 4090D and 4070, have already been discontinued) and compete directly with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.

Pre-CES leaks, originating from VideoCardz and showcasing Inno3D's iChill X3 RTX 5090, provided further details. This triple-fan card, occupying over three expansion slots, confirms the 32GB GDDR7 memory and the hefty 575W power requirement – a significant jump from the RTX 4090's 450W.

The RTX 5090: High Memory, High Power, High Price

The key takeaways regarding the RTX 5090 are:

• 32GB GDDR7 Memory: Twice the anticipated memory of the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti.
• 575W Power Draw: Demands a high-capacity power supply.
• Official Reveal: January 6th at CES.

Nvidia's RTX 50 series will utilize a 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be provided. While the specifications are impressive, the RTX 5090 is expected to command a premium price, potentially starting at $1999 or higher. Nvidia has yet to officially confirm pricing.

The RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti will also be unveiled alongside the RTX 5090 during Nvidia's CES keynote. The launch of this new generation will undoubtedly be a significant event for PC gamers and enthusiasts.

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