NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 specs revealed

Recent leaks from kopite7Kimi on social platform The initial information relates to two high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs): the GeForce RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080. These models feature a clearer distinction between the 5080 and 5090 SKU tiers, reflecting NVIDIA’s strategic approach to product differentiation in the High -End area indicates GPU lineup.

The GeForce RTX 5090 represents the pinnacle of NVIDIA’s upcoming GPU offerings. It is based on the GB202-300-A1 chip architecture and is equipped with 21,760 FP32 CUDA cores, providing extensive parallel processing capabilities suitable for intensive computing tasks and High-resolution games are essential. The RTX 5090 features a GPU configuration of 170 Streaming Multiprocessors (SM) that contribute to its robust performance metrics. In terms of memory, this top model is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, which runs on a 512-bit memory bus. Each GDDR7 memory module runs at 28Gbps, resulting in a total memory bandwidth of 1,568GB/s. Despite its high-performance components, the RTX 5090 maintains a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 600 watts, indicating efficient energy management relative to its processing power. This balance of high memory bandwidth and efficient power consumption underscores NVIDIA’s focus on delivering powerful yet manageable GPU solutions.

In contrast, the GeForce RTX 5080, with its different specifications, further differentiates the xx80 and xx90 SKU categories. The RTX 5080 is based on the GB203-400-A1 chip and has 10,752 FP32 CUDA cores, which is a significant reduction compared to the RTX 5090. This GPU is paired with 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, which maintains memory speed at 28Gbps, but results in a lower memory bandwidth of 784GB/s. The RTX 5080 operates at a TDP of 400 watts, making it a more energy efficient option suitable for users who require high performance without the maximum power consumption of the top model. In comparison, the RTX 4090 has 68% more CUDA cores than the RTX 4080, and the RTX 5090 is said to have around 102% more CUDA cores than the RTX 5080. This significant increase in CUDA cores between the xx80 and xx90 models indicates NVIDIA’s intention to clearly differentiate performance levels to meet a broader range of user needs and applications.

The segmentation of the RTX 50 series into the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 models reflects NVIDIA’s response to different market needs and offers different levels of performance and energy efficiency. The detailed specifications suggest that NVIDIA is improving the performance of its high-end GPUs while addressing power consumption concerns. As the release date approaches, the pricing strategy for these GPUs will be crucial to their competitiveness and accessibility in the market.

Sources: kopite7kimi (RTX 5090), kopite7kimi (RTX 5080)