Nvidia is preparing to launch the new GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards, with energy consumption increasing compared to the previous generation. According to the latest rumors, in fact, the RTX 5090 should have a TGP (Total Graphics Power) of 575W, while the RTX 5080 would be around 360W.
The increase in consumption is particularly marked for the top model: the RTX 5090 would consume 125W more (+28%) compared to the current one RTX 4090becoming the most power-hungry GeForce graphics card ever. The RTX 5080 would also set a record for its category, with an increase of 40W (+13%) compared to the RTX 4080 Super.
These data, if confirmed, indicate that Nvidia is pushing the performance of the new GPUs to the maxexploiting almost entirely the 600W that the 12V2x6 power connector can provide. The company seems to want to focus on very high level performance, partly sacrificing energy efficiency.
The significant increase in consumption could have several implications:
- Need for more powerful power supplies to support new cards
- Possible increase in the size of cooling systems
- Probable price increase, especially for the top of the range model
According to rumors, the consumption of the entire RTX 5000 range should be:
- RTX 5090: 575W (+125W rispetto alla RTX 4090)
- RTX 5080: 360W (+40W compared to RTX 4080)
- RTX 5070 Ti: 300W (+15W compared to the RTX 4070 Ti)
- RTX 5070: 250W (+30W compared to RTX 4070)
Despite the general increase in consumption, Nvidia could justify this choice with the introduction of new technologies such as neural rendering in DLSS 4which could guarantee a significant performance leap.
The official presentation of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards is scheduled for January 7, 2025 at 4:30 pm local time during the Nvidia keynote at CES 2025. On that occasion, all the technical details and actual performances of these new products will be revealed which promise to redefine the standards in the world of high-end graphics cards.
Source: www.tomshw.it
