Summary

  • According to a leak, the RTX 5090 Founders Edition will likely take up two PC expansion slots, going against the RTX 4090 trend.
  • Current rumors hint at 16GB of GDDR7 video memory with 2GB per module for RTX 50 series cards.
  • NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs are rumored to launch in 2024.

Although Nvidia has not officially revealed the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series of graphics cards, a source claimed that the forthcoming flagship GPU, the RTX 5090 Founders Edition, may use two PCIe slots rather than the three used by the RTX 4090. The leak also suggested that the Nvidia RTX 5090 may incorporate just two fans for its cooling system.

Under the codename Blackwell, rumors about the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs continued making the rounds on social media. While the tech giant has kept quiet about the next generation of graphics cards, rumors have claimed that the RTX 50 series could launch in the latter half of 2024, with subsequent cards in the Blackwell lineup launching in 2025. However, Nvidia confirmed in May 2024 that it is working with companies such as Dell on AI-powered PCs scheduled to launch in 2025. Whether this will affect the release of the GeForce RTX 50 series cards remains to be seen.

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Though all rumors are to be taken with a grain of salt, one source claimed that the GeForce RTX 5090 would buck a trend set by the RTX 4090. As reported by VideoCardz, known hardware industry leaker kopite7kimi on Twitter stated prototypes of the GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition model indicated that it could take up only two expansion slots on a PC case. For comparison, some GeForce RTX 4090 models use three to four slots and require a GPU bracket to prevent damage and sag. Should this rumor come to pass, this would make the RTX 5090 similar in size to graphics cards such as the GeForce RTX 4070 and other budget-friendly models, which also take up two expansion slots. In addition to the potentially small form factor, kopite7kimi claimed that the GeForce RTX 5090 would only use two fans for its cooling system, similar to the ones used in the RTX 4090 Founders Edition.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Rumors (May 2024)

  • The RTX 5090 Founders Edition could take up two PC expansion slots.
  • By comparison, the RTX 4090 Founder Edition takes up three to four slots.
  • The RTX 5090 may also have two fans for cooling.

In previous rumors, kupite7kimi stated that the RTX 50 series graphics cards could feature at least 16GB of GDD7 video memory, with 2GB of VRAM per memory module. While 3GB or 4GB of VRAM per module also remains likely for future revisions, it remains to be seen how much processing power the Blackwell GPUs will have compared to the current Nvidia and AMD lineups.

Though Nvidia has remained tight-lipped about its next generation of GeForce RTX cards, the tech giant continues improving its game-ready drivers as more titles are released. Only time will tell when Nvidia will give PC users a glimpse at the Blackwell GPUs.

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    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition
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    NVIDIA
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    2235 Mhz
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    PCI-Express 4.0
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    24 GB GDDR6X
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    Air Cooled
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    NVIDIA's top-of-the-line GPU, the GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition, contains 16,384 CUDA Cores. It can support up to 8K gaming and allows for actual, smooth ray-tracing gameplay. The Founders Edition card is also an excellent GPU variant in terms of cooling, VRMs, and value.

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    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming OC 24G Graphics Card-1
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming OC 24G Graphics Card
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    GIGABYTE
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    2535 MHz
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    pci e
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    24 GB
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    GIGABYTE built this GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture to deliver unparalleled responsiveness for gamers. Fourth-generation Tensor Cores and third-generation RT Cores give users fast response times while enhancing ray tracing. It features the WINDFORCE cooling system that keeps it cool and quiet throughout gaming sessions. It also supports 4K and 8K gaming via the included 24GB virtual memory

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    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super AMP
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super AMP
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    Zotac
    GPU Speed
    2295MHz
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    PCI-E 4.0
    Memory
    16GB GDDR6X
    Cooling Method
    Triple fan air cooling
    Slot Size
    3.5
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    The Zotac RTX 4080 Super Amp edition comes with a triple fan design with Ice Storm cooling solution to keep thermal throttling at bay. Its beautiful design with ARGB lighting is bright and elegant enough to light up the rig from the inside. It's a solid replacement for the original RTX 4080 for $200 less and is an excellent card to max out games at 4K resolution.

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