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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000: Everything You Need To Know
The highly-anticipated Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 graphics card series has finally been announced, bringing with it a plethora of exciting features and improvements. However, the latest rumors suggest that there may be some concerns regarding the physical size of these new GPUs.
According to several images leaked online, the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and GPU die of the RTX 5000 graphics card series have taken a significant leap in terms of size. In fact, the GPU die has increased from 608mm² to 744mm², which is a substantial difference.
This change could potentially pose some compatibility issues for small form factor/mini-ITX systems, as well as other cases that are already struggling to accommodate modern graphics cards. The width of the card seems to be the main point of concern here, as it would significantly impact compatibility and clearances needed within cases.
Furthermore, rumors have been circulating about the power connector on these new GPUs. It has been suggested that the RTX 5090 might use two 12VPWR 16-pin connectors to handle its supposedly massive 600W power draw. However, more recent information contradicts these claims, with Videocardz reporting a comment from Chinese PSU manufacturer Segotep stating that the RTX 5090 would only utilize a standard 600W 12VPWR connector.
The naming scheme for this series will remain the same as its predecessors, with six models launching. Unfortunately, exact time frames and release dates are still unknown at this point in time. However, it is expected that reviews of the first wave of releases, which would likely include the RTX 5090, will be available by the end of January or early February, followed by availability around the same time.
Based on historical launch patterns from Nvidia, if we follow the same timeline as with previous launches, the rest of the series would follow in a staggered manner. This means that the RTX 5080 could be available in February/March, while the RTX 5070 Ti and 5070 might not arrive until closer to mid-2025.
I’ll be keeping a close eye on these developments and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Source: www.forbes.com
