The tech world is abuzz with anticipation as Nvidia gears up for its potential unveiling of the highly anticipated RTX 50-series GPUs. The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, is set to take center stage at CES 2025 on January 6th, delivering the keynote address. This marks a significant return for Huang, who hasn’t graced the stage in five years. While AI will likely be a focal point, given Nvidia’s recent meteoric rise in the field, the presence of the RTX 50-series GPUs is highly likely.
Nvidia has a history of using CES as a platform to launch new graphics cards. Last year, the company introduced its RTX 40-series Super refresh, and in 2023, we saw the launch of the RTX 4070 Ti. While entirely new generations aren’t typically launched at CES, the possibility remains. Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, the foundation for the RTX 50-series cards, faced reported delays due to design flaws, pushing back the launch date.
Speculation has been swirling regarding the launch timing, with some predicting an early 2025 release for the RTX 5090. This speculation was fueled by reports suggesting a CES 2025 launch, further supported by Nvidia’s announcement of its keynote at the event.
While the exact release date remains shrouded in mystery, most reports suggest a staggered rollout, with the RTX 5090 leading the charge, followed by the RTX 5080 at a later date. One thing is certain – the RTX 5090 won’t be for the faint of heart. Reliable sources indicate that the flagship GPU will demand a hefty 600 watts of power and feature a whopping 32GB of next-gen GDDR7 memory. Despite its power-hungry nature, the card is rumored to utilize a dual-slot cooler, potentially resulting in a smaller footprint than the RTX 4090.
With CES 2025 just around the corner, the tech world eagerly awaits Nvidia’s announcements and a glimpse into the future of gaming with the RTX 50-series GPUs. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Nvidia looks to push the boundaries of performance and innovation once again.
