Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090: A Powerhouse with a Price Tag
Leaked specifications suggest Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 graphics card will be a performance behemoth. 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 powerhouse will be officially unveiled at CES 2025 on January 6th.
The RTX 50 series, codenamed Blackwell, represents Nvidia's next-generation leap in graphics technology, arriving over two years after the RTX 40 series launch. Building upon its predecessors, the RTX 50 series will leverage Tensor Cores for AI processing, incorporate DLSS upscaling, support ray tracing, and offer PCIe 5.0 compatibility. 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, courtesy of Inno3D's iChill X3 RTX 5090, a three-fan card occupying over three expansion slots, confirm the 32GB GDDR7 memory and the hefty 575W power requirement. This represents a significant power jump from the RTX 4090's 450W.
The High Cost of High Performance
While the RTX 5090's specifications are undeniably impressive, expect a premium price tag. Estimates suggest an MSRP starting at $1,999 or higher. Nvidia remains tight-lipped on official pricing. The RTX 50 series will utilize a 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be provided.
The entire RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti, will be showcased at Nvidia's CES keynote on January 6th at 9:30 PM Eastern Time. The impact of this new generation on the market remains to be seen.
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