Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Leak Reveals Massive 32GB VRAM Upgrade, RTX 5080 Stays at 16GB
Leaked specs for Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards point to a massive VRAM upgrade for the flagship model, while the RTX 5080 appears to be getting a less impressive refresh.
GeForce RTX 5090: A VRAM Monster
The Blackwell flagship, the GeForce RTX 5090, will feature a whopping 32GB of 28 Gbps GDDR7 VRAM on a 512-bit bus, providing a total memory bandwidth of ~1.5 TB/s. This is a significant upgrade from the 24GB found in the RTX 4090. The card will also pack 21,760 CUDA cores and a hefty 600W TGP, likely requiring two 12VHPWR connectors to handle the increased power demands.
GeForce RTX 5080: More of a Refresh
The GeForce RTX 5080, on the other hand, appears to be less of a generational leap. It will feature 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of 28 Gbps VRAM on a 256-bit bus, with a total memory bandwidth of ~750 GB/s. While these specs are an improvement over the RTX 4080, the lack of a VRAM upgrade is notable. The card will also see a significant jump in power consumption, with a 400W TGP.
Launch Timing and Implications
While there's no official confirmation on the launch date, CES 2025 seems like a likely candidate for Nvidia to unveil its new flagship GPU.
These leaks suggest a focus on high-end performance with the RTX 5090, while the RTX 5080 appears to be more of a mid-cycle refresh. This trend might continue with lower-tier GPUs, potentially leaving budget-minded gamers with limited VRAM options in the future.
