The tech world is buzzing with anticipation for NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 5090, the next-generation flagship graphics card set to redefine high-end gaming. While whispers of a hefty price tag between $1999 and $2499 have circulated, renowned leaker “kopite7kimi” has come forward with a dissenting opinion. He believes the RTX 5090 won’t see a dramatic price hike compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4090. Considering the RTX 4090 launched at $1599, a modest bump to $1699-$1999 for the significant performance leap of the RTX 5090 seems reasonable, especially when considering AMD’s lack of a competitor in this performance bracket.
So, what exactly can we expect from this highly anticipated card? The RTX 5090 is poised to push boundaries with a rumored 21,760 CUDA cores, a significant upgrade over the 16,384 cores found in the RTX 4090. This power comes from the new Blackwell GPU architecture, a step above the current Ada Lovelace architecture found in the RTX 4090.
But NVIDIA isn’t stopping there. The RTX 5090 will be the first to feature GDDR7 memory, boasting an impressive 32GB capacity. This outpaces the RTX 4090’s 24GB GDDR6X memory. These advancements, combined with a monstrous 512-bit memory bus, enable a staggering 2.0TB/sec of memory bandwidth, twice that of the RTX 4090.
To handle this incredible power, the RTX 5090 will require a substantial 600W of power, a 150W increase over the RTX 4090.
The performance gains are expected to be substantial, with estimates of a 50-70% boost across the board compared to the RTX 4090, especially at the demanding 4K resolution. This will enable 4K 120FPS gaming with ease, and even pave the way for 4K 240FPS gaming in the near future.
But the real game-changer is the anticipated leap in ray tracing performance. The RTX 5090 is projected to deliver 2-3x performance gains over its predecessor, potentially even reaching a 4x increase in certain cases. Coupled with the next-generation DLSS 4 technology, the RTX 5090 will deliver unparalleled ray tracing experiences.
DLSS 4, an AI-powered upscaling technology exclusive to the RTX 50 series, promises to surpass even the impressive image quality of DLSS 3.x while providing even higher performance levels.
With a focus on power efficiency, the RTX 5090 is expected to deliver significantly higher performance-per-watt compared to the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 SUPER. This means smoother gaming experiences and less power consumption.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is more than just a technological marvel; it is a glimpse into the future of gaming. As we eagerly await its official launch, the rumors and leaks surrounding this powerhouse GPU only serve to fuel our excitement. The RTX 5090 promises to redefine what is possible in gaming, delivering stunning visuals, unparalleled performance, and a whole new level of immersion.
