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—double that of the anticipated RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti—and a significant 575W power draw. The official unveiling is slated for Nvidia's CES 2025 keynote address 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, this series will leverage Tensor Cores for AI processing, incorporate DLSS upscaling, ray tracing capabilities, and support PCIe 5.0 on compatible motherboards. This new lineup will replace the RTX 40 series (including discontinued models like the RTX 4090D and RTX 4070) and compete directly with AMD's Radeon RX 9000 and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.
Inno3D's iChill X3 RTX 5090 Leak
Ahead of the official announcement, details about the RTX 5090 emerged from an unlikely source: Inno3D, one of Nvidia's AIB partners. Images of their iChill X3 RTX 5090, a triple-fan card occupying over three expansion slots, revealed the 32GB GDDR7 memory and the substantial 575W power requirement. This power draw represents a notable increase from the RTX 4090's 450W.
High Performance, High Price
The RTX 50 series will utilize a 16-pin power connector, though adapters will be available. While the RTX 5090's specifications are impressive, this performance comes at a cost. Early estimates suggest an MSRP starting at $1999 or higher. Nvidia has yet to confirm pricing.
The Full RTX 50 Series Unveiling
Alongside the RTX 5090, Nvidia will unveil the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti during their CES keynote on January 6th at 9:30 PM Eastern. The arrival of this new generation will undoubtedly be closely watched by consumers.
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