Summary
- The RTX 5090 will feature 32GB of GDDR7 video memory, doubling the capacity of the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti.
- Alongside its substantial memory, the RTX 5090 will demand a significant 575W power supply.
- Nvidia's RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5090, is set to be announced at CES on January 6.
Leaked information regarding the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 suggests the upcoming graphics card could come equipped with up to 32GB of GDDR7 memory and a substantial 575-watt power draw. The new flagship GPU from Nvidia is anticipated to make its official debut during the company's keynote at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Codenamed Blackwell, the RTX 50 series represents Nvidia's next generation of graphics cards, arriving over two years after the RTX 40 series launch. Beyond leveraging proprietary Tensor Cores for AI workloads, the series will incorporate features like Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) upscaling, advanced ray tracing, and PCIe 5.0 support on compatible motherboards. The RTX 50 series will succeed the RTX 40 lineup, which has seen models such as the RTX 4090D and RTX 4070 phased out ahead of the Blackwell release. It is poised to compete with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 cards and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.
While rumors should be approached cautiously, some specifications for the GeForce RTX 5090 have surfaced ahead of CES. As initially reported by VideoCardz, Nvidia board partner Inno3D showcased its version of the RTX 5090. The Inno3D iChill X3 RTX 5090 is a triple-fan graphics card that occupies just over three expansion slots. Accompanying its sizable footprint, the packaging indicated the flagship Blackwell GPU would include 32GB of GDDR7 memory—twice the expected amount on the RTX 5070 Ti. In addition to the high memory capacity, the RTX 5090 is also listed with a total power draw of 575W, a notable increase from the RTX 4090's 450W.
The Nvidia RTX 5090 Will Have Plenty Of Video Memory But At A Cost
- According to Nvidia partner Inno3D, the RTX 5090 will come with 32GB of GDDR7 video memory.
- This impressive 32GB capacity is double that expected for the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti.
- The Nvidia RTX 5090 will have a total power draw of 575W, necessitating a high-capacity power supply.
- Nvidia will officially unveil the RTX 50 series lineup at CES on January 6.
The RTX 50 series GPUs will utilize a proprietary 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be available from Nvidia and its partners. While the RTX 5090's specifications are formidable, it is expected to carry a premium price tag. The anticipated MSRP could start at $1,999 or higher. Currently, Nvidia has remained tight-lipped regarding the pricing of its Blackwell generation for PC builders.
Other GPUs in the Nvidia RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti, will be announced alongside the RTX 5090 during Nvidia's CES keynote on Monday, January 6, at 9:30 PM Eastern. With a new generation of Nvidia products on the horizon, consumer reception remains to be seen.
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