Summary
- The RTX 5090 will boast a massive 32GB of GDDR7 video memory—double that of the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti.
- This power demands a substantial 575W power supply.
- Nvidia's entire RTX 50 lineup, including the star RTX 5090, will debut at CES on January 6th.
Leaked details suggest Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 will pack a powerful punch, featuring up to 32GB of GDDR7 video memory and a hefty 575-watt power draw. The official unveiling of this flagship GPU is slated for Nvidia's CES 2025 keynote in Las Vegas.
Codenamed Blackwell, the RTX 50 series represents Nvidia's next-generation leap in graphics card technology, arriving over two years after the RTX 40 series launch. Leveraging proprietary Tensor Cores for AI acceleration, the RTX 50 series will incorporate features like DLSS upscaling, ray tracing, and PCIe 5.0 support (on compatible motherboards). This new lineup succeeds the RTX 40 series, some models of which (like the RTX 4090D and RTX 4070) have been discontinued by Nvidia in anticipation of the Blackwell launch. The RTX 50 series will directly compete with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.
While rumors should be treated cautiously, details about the GeForce RTX 5090 have emerged prior to its official CES reveal. VideoCardz initially reported that Inno3D, one of Nvidia's AIB partners, showcased their version—the Inno3D iChill X3 RTX 5090. This three-fan card occupies over three expansion slots. The packaging confirmed the 32GB GDDR7 memory (twice the expected capacity of the RTX 5070 Ti) and the substantial 575W power draw—a significant increase over the RTX 4090's 450W.
The Nvidia RTX 5090: High Memory, High Cost
- Inno3D confirms 32GB of GDDR7 video memory for the RTX 5090.
- This impressive memory capacity is double that anticipated for the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti.
- A 575W power draw necessitates a high-capacity power supply.
- The full RTX 50 series will be revealed at Nvidia's CES keynote on January 6th.
The RTX 50 series will utilize a 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be available. While the RTX 5090's specs are impressive, a high price tag is expected, potentially starting at $1999 or more. Nvidia has remained tight-lipped about pricing.
The RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti will also be unveiled alongside the RTX 5090 during Nvidia's CES keynote on Monday, January 6th, at 9:30 PM Eastern. The launch of this new generation will undoubtedly be a significant event for PC gamers.
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