NVIDIA is gearing up to release its next-generation flagship GPUs, the GeForce RTX 5090 and the China-exclusive RTX 5090D. Both cards are rumored to share identical GPU configurations and clock speeds, with specific tweaks to meet regulatory demands in China.
Similar Hardware, Different Targets
Leaked materials recently confirmed the existence of the RTX 5090D, a variant designed to adhere to U.S. export regulations. Unlike its predecessor, the RTX 4090D—which underwent a specification downgrade—the RTX 5090D is expected to retain the full core configuration of the global RTX 5090.
Reports suggest both models will feature:
- 21760 CUDA cores
- 32 GB GDDR7 memory
- A 512-bit memory bus
- Memory speeds between 28-32 Gbps, delivering bandwidth of 1792-2048 GB/s.
Additionally, both variants are expected to share the same 2.9 GHz base clock speed, offering consistent performance across markets.
Comparison with Other GPUs
The leaked specifications hint at significant improvements over previous-generation GPUs. Below is a detailed comparison:
| Graphics Card Name | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Name | Blackwell GB202-300 | Blackwell GB203-400 | Ada Lovelace AD102-300 | Ada Lovelace AD103-300 |
| GPU SMs | 170 (192 Full) | 84 (84 Full) | 128 (144 Full) | 76 (80 Full) |
| GPU Cores | 21760 (+33%) | 10752 (+11%) | 16384 | 9728 |
| Clock Speeds | TBD | TBD | 2520 MHz | 2505 MHz |
| L2 Cache | TBD | TBD | 72 MB | 64 MB |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB GDDR7 (+33%) | 16 GB GDDR7 (0%) | 24 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 512-bit (+33%) | 256-bit (0%) | 384-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28-32 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 21.0 Gbps | 23.0 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 1792-2048 GB/s | 1024 GB/s | 1008 GB/s | 736 GB/s |
| TBP | 600W (+33%) | 400W (+25%) | 450W | 320W |
| Power Interface | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) |
Anticipated Launch
Both the RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D are expected to launch in January 2025, alongside the RTX 5080. While the RTX 5090D will remain exclusive to the Chinese market, its pricing is expected to align with the global RTX 5090, reflecting NVIDIA’s strategy to deliver high performance across regions.
A Step Toward the Future
The RTX 5090 series represents NVIDIA’s continued innovation in gaming technology. With next-gen memory speeds, increased core counts, and broader memory buses, the RTX 5090 lineup is poised to deliver unparalleled performance for gamers and creators alike.
Stay tuned for more details as NVIDIA prepares to redefine the gaming landscape once again.
By Andrej Kovacevic
Updated on 26th November 2024