Hot off the press – the NVIDIA RTX 5090 has been circulating through the rumour mill since the beginning of 2024. We’re still waiting for an official 5000 series announcement from NVIDIA, but there’s plenty of tasty tidbits and rumours for us to indulge in while we wait.
Here’s everything we know about the RTX 5090… So far!
RTX 5090 – The Rumoured Specs
Let’s get the boring stuff over first – everything in this post is rumours. There’s been no official confirmation or reveal from NVIDIA themselves, but when they announce the RTX 5090, we’ll be sure to update you.
The NVIDIA 5090 is set to be built upon Blackwell architecture, boasting a whopping 21,760 CUDA cores, to deliver an expected 50-70% uplift in performance compared to the RTX 4090. With speeds rumoured to range from 2235MHz to 2520MHz, the 5090 RTX will truly facilitate blisteringly quick performance while rendering and other graphical-intensive tasks such as video editing, 3D imaging, and more. Plus, the expected 32GB GDDR7 video memory and 512-bit interface delivers maximum efficiency across all those multi-threaded applications, while the suite of integrated tech such as G-Sync and DLSS ensures superior responsiveness, zero screen tearing, and minimal latency.
As a result, it’s no surprise the RTX 5090 has a focus on professionals rather than gaming enthusiasts. Especially when the rumoured price for this GPU is expected to be more than $2,000.
Thankfully, NVIDIA appears to have also taken onboard initial criticism seen with the RTX 40 Series. The NVIDIA 5090 has been designed from the ground up with improved thermals to mitigate the issues first seen with the 4090, and the included 16-pin connector will supply more than enough power to handle the rumoured 600W TDP. However, while the 5090 RTX requires 150W more than its 40 Series counterpart, it does feature a much slimmer form factor.
TDLR: you can see a full breakdown of the rumoured specs for the RTX 5090 in the table below.
| NVIDIA RTX 5090 Rumoured Specs |
|---|
| Blackwell architecture |
| 21760 CUDA cores |
| 2235MHz base clock speed |
| 2520MHz boost clock speed |
| 32GB GDDR7 |
| 512-bit interface |
| 600W TDP |
When Will the NVIDIA RTX 5090 Be Released?
So, when can we expect the RTX 5090 to be released? Again, there’s no official date or announcement from NVIDIA yet, but the rumour mill is circulating with a potential January 2025 release and CES reveal.
If you don’t know when CES is, the huge tech event is set to take place between the 7th – 11th of January 2025. We’ll be doing full coverage of the event, highlighting all the key announcements so be sure to check out Overclockers UK blog!
Watch this Space!
If you’re heckin’ excited for the 5090 RTX, keep your eyes peeled over on our website for we’ll be updating it as soon as these GPUs become available.
Will You be Upgrading to the NVIDIA RTX 5090?
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
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