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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000: Everything You Need To Know
The wait is almost over for the next generation of Nvidia GeForce graphics cards. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series is expected to be announced at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, and while we don’t know much about performance or pricing just yet, there are some key details emerging about these new GPUs.
Firstly, let’s get straight to the specifications. Leaked information suggests that all RTX 5000 cards will support PCIe 5.0 and use GDDR7 VRAM, but capacity has been a hot topic of discussion. Notably, the RTX 5090 is expected to increase its VRAM from 24GB to 32GB, while the RTX 5080 remains at 16GB, similar to the RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 Super. Meanwhile, the RTX 5070 Ti will retain its current 16GB capacity, but with a 4GB bump compared to the 4070 Ti and 4070. The RTX 5070 is set to offer 12GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 will both have 8GB.
Another area of concern has been the power connector. Rumors had suggested that the RTX 5090 would require not one, but two 12VPWR connectors to handle its reported 600W power draw. However, more recent reports from Videocardz suggest otherwise, citing a comment from Chinese PSU manufacturer Segotep, which states that only one standard 600W 12VPWR connector will be needed for the RTX 5090.
Compatibility issues are also on the minds of tech enthusiasts and builders alike. The width of these new cards has sparked concerns about clearance and potential compatibility issues with existing cases, particularly those catering to small form factor/mini-ITX systems.
The naming scheme is expected to remain unchanged, with six models launching simultaneously. Unfortunately, we still don’t have an exact release window or timeline for the availability of each model. However, based on past Nvidia launches, it seems unlikely that all models will be available immediately.
According to previous launch schedules, reviews and availability for the initial launch wave are likely to follow at the end of January or early February, with the remaining models rolling out over the next several months. It’s worth noting that this was also the case with the RTX 4080, which didn’t arrive until several months after its announcement in October 2022.
For those eager to get their hands on these new GPUs, I’ll be covering all the hardware launches in January and providing reviews as soon as they’re available. Be sure to follow me here on Forbes for the latest news and updates.
Keep an eye out for my upcoming coverage of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series, where we’ll dive deeper into performance and pricing details as more information becomes available.
Source: www.forbes.com
