September 27th 2024.
There's a lot of buzz in the gaming world about the upcoming release of the new generation of graphics cards. According to a trusted source, the specs for Nvidia's highly anticipated Blackwell cards have been leaked, and they are quite impressive. But before we dive into the numbers, let's take a step back and talk about the current state of the gaming industry.
While console gamers are eagerly awaiting the release of the powerful PS5 Pro, there is a fierce competition happening in the PC space. For those who are dedicated to high-end PCs, the next generation of Nvidia's Blackwell cards is definitely something to look forward to. In fact, the flagship model, the RTX 5090, is expected to be the most powerful graphics card on the market.
Thanks to a reliable leaker, we now have the specifications for both the RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080. And let's just say, they won't come cheap. The RTX 5090 is reported to have a whopping 21,760 FP32 CUDA cores and 32GB of GDDR7 video RAM on a 512-bit memory bus. If that's all just a bunch of technical jargon to you, let's put it into perspective. The lesser RTX 5080 model, according to the leak, will have 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR7 video RAM on a 256-bit bus. So, it's about half as powerful as the 5090 in terms of numbers.
But there's one thing that's hard to ignore - the power consumption. If you want to run the RTX 5090, you'll need a 600 watt power supply unit. And even the RTX 5080 is listed at 400 watts, which is a significant increase from the previous generation's 320 watts requirement. However, it's worth noting that it's unclear whether this refers to the total board power or total graphics power, so the actual requirement may be different.
Now, let's talk about the real question on everyone's mind - just how powerful are these new RTX cards? Well, the RTX 5080 is a modest upgrade from the RTX 4080, as they have the same amount of VRAM. This may be disappointing for those looking for a more affordable upgrade. But the RTX 5090 is a different story. It's a noticeable step up from the previous flagship RTX 4090, with a 33% increase in CUDA cores and an upgrade from 24GB to 32GB of memory.
While Nvidia has yet to officially announce any details about the release of these cards, there are rumors that they will be unveiled at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. However, some sources suggest that we may see them earlier this year. Whatever the case may be, it's clear that these new graphics cards are bringing some serious power to the table.
In the meantime, let's keep an eye out for any new updates. And as always, feel free to reach out to us through email, comments, Twitter, or our newsletter. We love hearing from our readers and value your input. And if you have any letters or features you want to submit, you can do so easily through our Submit Stuff page.
In other gaming news, the latest sales data shows that Concord was the 347th best-selling video game in August, with PS5 console sales dropping by half. On a more extreme note, the limited edition PS5 30th Anniversary Collection consoles are already selling for a whopping £8,000 on eBay after selling out instantly. And for fans of Ghost of Tsushima, a sequel titled Ghost of Yōtei has been announced for release on the PS5 in 2025.
So, what are your thoughts on the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080? Are you excited for the increased power and performance, or concerned about the potential high price point? Let us know in the comments below. And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest gaming news and releases.
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