Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090: A Deep Dive into Leaked Specs and CES Unveiling

The upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is generating significant buzz, with leaked specifications painting a picture of a powerful, albeit power-hungry, graphics card. Key details suggest a massive 32GB of GDDR7 video memory – double that of its anticipated RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti siblings – and a substantial 575W power draw. However, official confirmation awaits 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 new lineup will leverage proprietary Tensor Cores for AI processing, integrate features like DLSS upscaling and ray tracing, and support PCIe 5.0 on compatible motherboards. This launch will also mark the succession of some discontinued RTX 40 series models, such as the RTX 4090D and RTX 4070. The RTX 50 series will directly compete with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.

Pre-CES leaks, initially reported by VideoCardz, showcased Inno3D's iChill X3 RTX 5090. Images reveal a triple-fan cooler occupying over three expansion slots. The packaging confirmed the 32GB GDDR7 memory and the significant 575W power requirement, a considerable jump from the RTX 4090's 450W.

The RTX 5090: High Memory, High Cost

The RTX 5090's impressive specifications come at a price. Inno3D's leak confirms the 32GB GDDR7 memory, twice the expected capacity of the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti. The 575W power draw necessitates a robust power supply. Nvidia's official unveiling at CES on January 6th will also include the announcement of the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti. The RTX 50 series will utilize a 16-pin power connector, with adapters provided by Nvidia and its partners. While exact pricing remains unconfirmed, rumors suggest an MSRP exceeding $1999.

The official unveiling at CES promises to be a significant event. The performance and pricing of the RTX 5090 and its accompanying lineup will undoubtedly shape the future of high-end PC gaming.

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