The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is set to be the flagship GPU in the upcoming RTX 50 "Blackwell" lineup. Here's a roundup of everything we know so far about this highly anticipated graphics card.
GeForce RTX 5090: A New Era of Graphics
NVIDIA is aiming to reclaim its dominance in the consumer GPU market with the RTX 5090. The Blackwell architecture is rumored to deliver groundbreaking performance, exceeding anything seen before.
Rumored Specifications
Leaks suggest impressive specifications for the RTX 5090:
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| GPU | Blackwell GB202-300 | Ada Lovelace AD102-300 |
| CUDA Cores | 21760 | 16384 |
| VRAM | 32GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 512-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1792 GB/s | 1008 GB/s |
| TBP | 600W | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 12V-2x6 (16-pin) | 1x 12VHPWR (16-pin) |
Expected Performance
While concrete benchmarks are unavailable, the RTX 5090's increased VRAM, higher base clock speed (rumored 2900 MHz), and wider memory bus point to a substantial performance uplift over the RTX 4090. Expect seamless 4K and even 8K gaming experiences, enhanced by DLSS and DisplayPort 2.1.
Price and Availability
The RTX 5090's price is expected to be higher than the RTX 4090's $1,599 MSRP, possibly in the $1,800-$2,000 range. The RTX 50 series, including the 5090, is expected to be unveiled at CES 2025, with availability beginning in late Q1 2025.
