GeForce RTX 5090: New Details on the Massive GB202 Graphics Processor
24 Nov 2024
The GeForce RTX 5090 is expected to be revealed on January 6, 2025, during CES. However, many details are already coming out. The latest news gives us the first look at the size of its GB202 graphics processor.
The Next Big GPU: "Gaming-Blackwell"
The RTX 5090 is the top model of NVIDIA’s "Gaming-Blackwell" generation. It will likely outperform the current RTX 4090, which uses the AD102 chip from the "Ada Lovelace" lineup. According to a report from VideoCardz, this new GPU is noticeably bigger.
| GPU | Die Size (mm²) |
|---|---|
| GB202 (Blackwell) | 744 |
| AD102 (Ada Lovelace) | 608 |
| GA102 (Ampere) | 628 |
| TU102 (Turing) | 754 |
| GV100 (Volta) | 815 |
The GB202 has a die area of 744 mm², making it 22% larger than the RTX 4090’s AD102 processor.
What NVIDIA Has Confirmed
NVIDIA has confirmed its keynote at CES 2025 but hasn’t shared specifics yet. It’s expected that two GPUs will be announced on January 6, 2025:
| Feature | RTX 5090 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Gaming-Blackwell | Gaming-Blackwell |
| GPU | GB202-300-A1 | GB203-400-A1 |
| Memory | 32 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1,792-2,048 GB/s | 896-1,024 GB/s |
| TDP | 600 W | 400 W |
Additional Features
Rumors suggest the Founders Edition models could include:
- Power Supply: 1× 12VHPWR (12V-2×6) for up to 600 W
- Display Port: 1× DisplayPort 2.1a with UHBR20 and 80 Gbps
- PCB Design: A 14-layer board with PCIe 5.0 x16
The RTX 5090 is shaping up to be a huge leap in GPU technology. More details will follow as CES 2025 approaches!
Sources
- VideoCardz
- @MEGAsizeGPU on X