NVIDIA RTX 5090: Leaked Specs Unveiled

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090: 32GB GDDR7 Memory and 575W Power Draw

Leaked specifications suggest Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 graphics card will feature a substantial 32GB of GDDR7 video memory – double that of the anticipated RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti. This powerful card, however, will demand a significant 575W power supply. The official unveiling of the entire RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5090, is scheduled for Nvidia's CES 2025 keynote on January 6th.

The RTX 50 series, codenamed Blackwell, represents Nvidia's next-generation graphics architecture, arriving more than two years after the RTX 40 series launch. Building upon its predecessor, the new lineup will leverage Tensor Cores for AI processing, and incorporate features like DLSS upscaling, ray tracing, and PCIe 5.0 support (on compatible motherboards). This launch will see the RTX 50 series compete directly against AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs. It's also worth noting that some RTX 40 series models, such as the RTX 4090D and RTX 4070, have been discontinued by Nvidia in anticipation of the Blackwell release.

Pre-CES leaks, initially reported by VideoCardz, showcased Inno3D's iChill X3 RTX 5090. This triple-fan card, occupying over three expansion slots, confirms the 32GB GDDR7 memory and the substantial 575W power draw – a considerable jump from the RTX 4090's 450W.

High Memory, High Power, High Price?

The RTX 5090's impressive specifications will likely come at a premium. While Nvidia remains tight-lipped on pricing, rumors suggest an MSRP starting at $1,999 or higher. The RTX 50 series will utilize a 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be available.

The full RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti, will be revealed alongside the RTX 5090 during Nvidia's CES presentation on January 6th. The consumer response to this new generation of graphics cards remains to be seen.

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