NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards are generating considerable buzz in the tech world, with leaked details hinting at a significant performance leap over the current generation. The latest information comes from leaker “kopite7kimi” on X (formerly Twitter), revealing key details regarding the TDPs (Thermal Design Power) of these high-end GPUs.
The flagship GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to have a hefty 600W TDP, indicating a substantial increase in power consumption compared to its predecessor. This increased power budget is expected to translate into a considerable performance boost, with estimations suggesting a 50-70% performance gain over the current RTX 4090. Such a performance leap could potentially enable 4K 240FPS gaming, though it remains to be seen how this will play out in real-world scenarios across different games.
The GeForce RTX 5080, while featuring a lower 400W TDP, is still predicted to deliver a notable performance gain. According to the leaker, the RTX 5080 is projected to be 10% faster than the current flagship RTX 4090, making it a compelling option for gamers seeking high-performance without the extreme power draw of the RTX 5090.
A key factor driving these performance gains is the adoption of next-gen GDDR7 memory. Both the RTX 5090 and 5080 will utilize GDDR7, which offers significant performance improvements over GDDR6X. Micron, a leading memory manufacturer, has claimed that GDDR7 delivers a 30% performance gain in gaming, both in rasterization and ray tracing.
Furthermore, NVIDIA is rumored to be equipping the RTX 5090 with a massive 28GB of GDDR7 memory, connected to a 448-bit memory interface. This surpasses the 24GB of GDDR6X memory and 384-bit memory bus found in the RTX 4090. This increased memory capacity and bandwidth will further contribute to the RTX 5090’s overall performance.
Beyond raw performance, NVIDIA is also set to introduce DLSS 4, the latest iteration of its AI-powered upscaling technology. DLSS 4 is specifically designed for the Blackwell-based RTX 50 series GPUs, promising even higher image quality and performance gains compared to its predecessor, DLSS 3.x.
Power efficiency is also a key area of improvement with the RTX 50 series. While the RTX 4090 can consume up to 600W of power depending on the model and overclocking, NVIDIA is aiming to achieve greater performance-per-watt with the RTX 50 series. This means that the new GPUs will deliver more performance for the same amount of power or consume less power for similar levels of performance.
The combination of increased power consumption, next-gen GDDR7 memory, and DLSS 4 positions the RTX 50 series to be a significant leap forward in gaming graphics. Gamers are eagerly awaiting the release of these powerful new GPUs, which are poised to deliver unprecedented levels of visual fidelity and frame rates. The gaming landscape is set to change once again as NVIDIA pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with its next-generation GeForce RTX 50 series.
