Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090: A Deep Dive into Leaked Specs and Expected Performance
Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50 series, codenamed Blackwell, is generating significant buzz ahead of its official unveiling at CES 2025. Leaks suggest the flagship RTX 5090 will be a powerhouse, boasting impressive specifications but potentially at a premium price.
Key features anticipated for the RTX 5090 include:
These details emerged from various sources, including a glimpse of Inno3D's iChill X3 RTX 5090, a three-fan card occupying over three expansion slots. This AIB partner's packaging confirmed the 32GB GDDR7 memory and the substantial 575W power requirement. This represents a notable increase compared to the RTX 4090's 450W TDP.
The RTX 50 series will utilize a 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be readily available. While the performance potential is exciting, the RTX 5090 is expected to carry a hefty price tag, potentially starting at $1999 or more. Nvidia has yet to officially confirm pricing.
The full RTX 50 lineup, including the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti, will be revealed during Nvidia's CES keynote on January 6th. The competition with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs promises a compelling battle in the high-end graphics card market. The consumer response to this new generation remains to be seen.