Nvidia RTX 50 Series Leaks Point to 500W Powerhouse GPUs

Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs Rumored to Pack a Power Punch The upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series is making headlines again, this time thanks to a slip-up on Seasonic's website. The power supply manufacturer's wattage calculator was recently updated to include entries for the RTX 50 series, seemingly confirming increased power consumption for the new cards. Here's the key takeaway: RTX 5090 rumored to draw 500W: This marks a significant jump from the RTX 4090's 450W TDP and suggests a potential boost in performance. RTX 5080 expected to consume 350W: Compared to the RTX 4080's 320W, this points to a trend of higher power demands across the new lineup. The leak, first spotted by Twitter user @Olrak29_ , has since been removed from Seasonic's website, adding fuel to the speculation fire. What does this mean for gamers? While higher power consumption might raise concerns about heat and energy bills, it often translates to notable performance gains. The increased …