Leaked: Nvidia's RTX 5090 Specifications Surface

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

Leaked specifications reveal Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 graphics card will boast a significant upgrade in video memory and power consumption. The card is expected to feature a massive 32GB of GDDR7 video memory—double that of the anticipated RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti. However, this performance comes at a cost: a substantial 575W power draw.

The RTX 5090, codenamed Blackwell, is part of Nvidia's next-generation graphics card lineup, succeeding the RTX 40 series. This launch, over two years after the RTX 40 series debut, will include features like DLSS upscaling, ray tracing, and PCIe 5.0 support. The RTX 50 series will compete directly with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.

Ahead of its official unveiling at CES 2025, Inno3D, an Nvidia AIB partner, showcased its iChill X3 RTX 5090. This three-fan card, occupying over three expansion slots, confirms the 32GB GDDR7 memory and 575W power requirement. This power draw represents a notable increase compared to the RTX 4090's 450W.

The RTX 5090: High Memory, High Price

The RTX 5090's impressive 32GB GDDR7 memory will likely come with a premium price tag. While Nvidia remains tight-lipped on pricing, early estimates suggest an MSRP starting at $1,999 or higher. The card will utilize a 16-pin power connector, although adapters will be provided.

The full RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti, will be officially revealed during Nvidia's CES keynote on January 6th, 2025.

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The consumer response to this new generation of Nvidia graphics cards remains to be seen.