NVIDIA's Upcoming Flagship Graphics Card: GeForce RTX 5090

Fresh information has emerged regarding NVIDIA's highly anticipated "Blackwell" graphics card, the GeForce RTX 5090. Reports suggest that there will be changes in power delivery and board design compared to previous models.

According to Benchlife, the new GPU will feature a 16+6+7 power stage design, a departure from the RTX 4090's 20+3 phase configuration. The card is expected to have a total power consumption of 600 watts, with 32 GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory. The use of a 14-layer PCB is likely due to the increased complexity of GDDR7 memory modules and power delivery requirements.

The RTX 5090 will support modern connectivity standards, including PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface compatibility. It will also utilize a 12V-2×6 power connector design. NVIDIA is reportedly pushing the boundaries of power delivery and signal integrity with additional power phases and PCB layers in this next-generation flagship GPU.

While the RTX 5090 promises to be a powerful gaming and professional graphics solution, there are still questions surrounding the broader RTX 50 series lineup. The implementation of the 12V-2×6 connector in models below 200 W remains unclear, with more details expected to be revealed at the rumored CES launch.