NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: Release Announced

NVIDIA has officially unveiled the GeForce RTX 5090, the latest in its groundbreaking lineup of GPUs. The release date for this highly anticipated graphics card has been set for January 30, 2025, with availability expected alongside the RTX 5080, while the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 will follow in February.

During his CES keynote yesterday, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang introduced the RTX 5090 with a bold claim: the GPU is two times faster than the RTX 4090, thanks to DLSS 4 and the Blackwell architecture. But that's just the beginning.

Official RTX 5090 Specs

Here are a few of the official specifications for the long-awaited RTX 5090 (see more at the bottom of this page!):

• Architecture: Built on the advanced Blackwell architecture.
• Memory: 32GB of GDDR7 memory with an impressive memory bandwidth of 1,792GB/sec.
• CUDA Cores: 21,760 cores, designed for maximum computational power.
• Power Requirements: 575W total graphics power (TGP) with a recommended 1000W PSU.
• Display Support: PCIe Gen 5 with DisplayPort 2.1b connectors supporting up to 8K at 165Hz.
• Gaming Chip: Featuring the cutting-edge GB202 gaming chip.

In addition to a massive performance boost, the RTX 5090 features a redesigned Founders Edition with two double flow-through fans and a 3D vapor chamber, making it sleek enough to fit into small form factor PCs – a surprising change from the bulky RTX 4090.

These specs establish the RTX 5090 as the ultimate tool for gamers, creators, and professionals who demand peak performance.

Beyond the RTX 5090: The RTX 50-Series Lineup

The younger siblings in the 50-series lineup – the RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 – will also deliver outstanding capabilities:

• RTX 5080: 16GB of GDDR7 memory, 10,752 CUDA cores, and a memory bandwidth of 960GB/sec. NVIDIA claims this card is twice as fast as the RTX 4080, with a total power consumption of 360 watts and recommended 850W PSU.
• RTX 5070 Ti: 16GB of GDDR7, 8,960 CUDA cores, and a memory bandwidth of 896GB/sec, plus 300W TGP and 750W PSU.
• RTX 5070: 12GB of GDDR7, 6,144 CUDA cores, and a bandwidth of 672 GB/sec, plus 250W TGP with just 650W PSU. It boasts "RTX 4090 performance at $549," according to Huang.

All three serve as excellent choices for those seeking high performance without committing to the premium price of the flagship model. – which brings us to the cost of these GPUs...

RTX 50-Series Pricing and Availability

The RTX 5090 will debut at $1,999 and will hit shelves on January 30, 2025, alongside the RTX 5080 priced at $999. The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, priced at $749 and $549 respectively, will launch in February.

With this lineup, NVIDIA is offering a range of options to meet different performance needs and budgets. Let's take a look at what else sets the RTX 50-series apart from its predecessors.

DLSS 4 and Neural Tech: What's New?

During his keynote speech, Huang showcased the RTX Blackwell GPUs with an impressive real-time rendering demo that highlighted the latest advancements. The demonstration featured RTX Neural Materials, RTX Neural Faces, text-to-animation capabilities, and DLSS 4 in action.

As Huang put it, "The new generation of DLSS can generate beyond frames – it can predict the future. We used GeForce to enable AI, and now AI is revolutionizing GeForce."

Multi Frame Generation is a highlight of DLSS 4, using AI to extrapolate and insert up to three additional frames between traditionally rendered frames, boosting frame rates by up to 8x.

A standout feature, RTX Neural Shaders, compresses in-game textures more efficiently and delivers film-quality shading and lighting in real time. Another feature, called RTX Neural Faces, uses generative AI to create lifelike skin, hair, and facial details.

Not only that, but NVIDIA is also bringing the RTX 50-series to laptops starting in March 2025. The laptop version of the RTX 5090 will feature 24GB of GDDR7 memory, making it a powerhouse for users on the go.

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