NVIDIA’s upcoming Blackwell AI GPU family is encountering significant production challenges, primarily due to issues with the Blackwell GPU architecture and TSMC’s new CoWoS-L packaging. The problems have led to delays in production, with the launch of the flagship Blackwell B200 GPU pushed back to late 2024 and a new, less advanced variant, the B200A, expected to arrive in 2025.
Nvidia is already working on its next-gen RTX 50-series GPUs, despite the recent RTX 40-series refresh. Rumors and leaks suggest a late 2024 or early 2025 release, with a possible focus on efficiency and a launch strategy mirroring the RTX 40-series. While the exact specifications are still under wraps, the GPUs are expected to feature Blackwell architecture, GDDR7 memory, and support for DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1. Performance estimates vary, with some sources suggesting a moderate increase over the RTX 40-series, while others claim a significant leap. The power draw is also a point of speculation, with rumors of a new 16-pin connector and a potential increase in power consumption for the flagship RTX 5090.
NVIDIA is reportedly developing a new TITAN AI graphics card based on the Blackwell architecture, aiming to outperform even the upcoming GeForce RTX 5090. Leaks suggest this card could be significantly faster than the RTX 4090, potentially featuring 48GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus.
NVIDIA, briefly the world’s most valuable company, continues its ascent in AI. With record-breaking GPU profits and strategic partnerships, the company is poised for further growth, despite potential antitrust hurdles.
Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards are still shrouded in mystery, but rumors and leaks are starting to reveal details about their release date, specs, performance, and power draw. While details are still scarce, it’s clear that Nvidia is aiming for significant improvements in ray tracing and path tracing, while also utilizing new technologies like GDDR7 memory. However, questions remain about the power consumption and pricing of these high-end GPUs.
