RTX 5090 leaked: The GPU that’s breaking size and power records

A recent leak has revealed key specifications for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, confirming its 32 GB GDDR7 VRAM and massive cooler size. These details align with prior rumors regarding the upcoming flagship graphics card.

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 specifications detailed

The leak, sourced from VideoCardz, includes an image of the retail box for the RTX 5090, confirming its VRAM capacity of 32 GB GDDR7. This is a significant increase from the 24 GB GDDR6X found in the RTX 4090.

Image: VideoCardz

The graphics card will feature a 3.5-slot cooler, similar to the largest models of the RTX 4090, but reportedly with even greater width, likely surpassing the dimensions of models like the Palit GameRock.

Specification RTX 5090 RTX 5080 RTX 5070 Ti RTX 5070 GPU GB202-300 GB203-400 GB203-300 GB205-300 SMs 170 84 70 48 CUDA Cores 21,760 10,752 8,960 6,144 Memory 32 GB GDDR7 16 GB GDDR7 16 GB GDDR7 12 GB GDDR7 Memory Bus 512-bit 256-bit 256-bit 192-bit Memory Speed 28 Gbps 30 Gbps 28 Gbps 28 Gbps Memory Bandwidth 1,792 GB/s 960 GB/s 896 GB/s 672 GB/s Power Connectors 1x 16-pin 1x 16-pin 1x 16-pin 1x 16-pin TDP 575W 360W 300W 250W PCIe Interface PCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16 Announcement Date January 6, 2025 January 6, 2025 January 6, 2025 TBD Launch Date TBD January 21, 2025 TBD TBD

Specs taken from VideoCardz

The RTX 5090 is expected to consume 575 Watts of power, necessitating robust cooling solutions. The card in question is identified as an Inno3D iChill X3 model. Although the image does not provide visibility of the back, it is anticipated that DLSS 4.0 will be introduced alongside the RTX 50 series.

Nvidia RTX 50 series leaked and they might be big (in size)

Availability of the RTX 5090 may lag behind the RTX 5080, which is set to launch in late January 2024, specifically around January 21. There are currently no definitive timelines for the RTX 5090’s release, but a gap of several weeks is expected.

In addition to the larger memory, the RTX 5090’s pricing has become a topic of discussion, with estimates ranging from $2,000 to $2,500. This represents a notable increase from the RTX 4090’s launch price of $1,600. The rumors surrounding the potential twin 16-pin 12VPWR power connectors for the RTX 5090 remain unconfirmed, as the details in the leak do not display the power connector configuration.

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