NVIDIA's RTX 5090: Unveiled Specifications Emerge

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090: 32GB GDDR7 Memory and 575W Power Draw - A CES 2025 Reveal

Leaked specifications suggest Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card will pack a powerful punch. Sources indicate it will feature a massive 32GB of GDDR7 video memory and a substantial 575W power requirement. 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 Tensor Cores for AI processing, incorporate DLSS upscaling, ray tracing capabilities, and offer 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 4070, have been discontinued) and compete directly against AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.

Ahead of the official announcement, details about the RTX 5090 emerged. Inno3D, an Nvidia AIB partner, showcased its iChill X3 RTX 5090, a triple-fan card occupying over three expansion slots. Packaging for this card confirmed the 32GB GDDR7 memory – double the expected capacity of the RTX 5070 Ti. The 575W power draw represents a significant increase over the RTX 4090's 450W.

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

Key features of the RTX 5090, as revealed by Inno3D:

32GB GDDR7 video memory (double that of the projected RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti).
575W power draw, necessitating a high-capacity power supply.

Nvidia's official reveal at CES on January 6th will include the RTX 5090 alongside other RTX 50 series cards, including the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti. The RTX 50 series will utilize a 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be provided. While performance expectations are high, the RTX 5090's price is anticipated to be substantial, potentially exceeding $1999.

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The upcoming launch promises a significant advancement in graphics technology, but the final verdict on consumer reception will depend on pricing and real-world performance.