All the Latest Rumors About Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5000 Series: Specs, Pricing, and Release Window
The era of Ada Lovelace is nearing its end, and whispers about Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5000 series are growing louder. While the company has yet to officially announce any new gaming GPUs based on its new Blackwell architecture, rumors and leaks are painting a picture of what’s to come. Here's everything we know (or think we know) about the next generation of Nvidia graphics cards, from specs and pricing to release windows.
With AMD stepping back from the high-end GPU market in its next Radeon release, Nvidia is set to dominate the premium sector. If all goes according to plan, the RTX 5000 series could reclaim the crown of the best graphics card, with the flagship RTX 5090 leading the charge.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 Series Lineup
The initial lineup of the RTX 5000 series is expected to include the top-tier RTX 5090 and 5080, followed by the mid-range RTX 5070 and the more budget-friendly RTX 5060.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
At the top of the stack, the RTX 5090 is rumored to be powered by Nvidia’s new GB202-300-A1 chip and will boast a massive 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM. Leaks suggest that 22 of the GPU’s streaming multiprocessors (SMs) will be disabled, resulting in 21,760 CUDA cores and 170 SMs, along with 170 corresponding RT cores. The card will reportedly feature a 512-bit memory interface, offering substantial memory bandwidth. Expect power consumption to peak at around 600W.
For more details, check out our in-depth guide on the RTX 5090.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080
Next up is the RTX 5080, which will reportedly pack 10,752 CUDA cores across 84 SMs and 84 RT cores. This model will feature 16GB of GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit interface, running at an impressive 32Gbps, which could deliver up to 1,024GB/s of bandwidth—surpassing even the RTX 4090. Additionally, there are rumors of a 24GB variant coming at a later date, using new 3GB DRAM chips like Samsung’s upcoming 24Gb GDDR7 DRAM.
For more info, check out our comprehensive RTX 5080 guide.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070
The RTX 5070 is expected to feature up to 6,400 CUDA cores and 50 RT cores, based on the GB205 GPU. It will come with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 192-bit interface, similar to the RTX 4070, but with a significant performance boost. Leaks suggest the use of GDDR7 memory, which should provide solid bandwidth.
For additional details, see our full RTX 5070 guide.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060
As the most affordable GPU in the new Blackwell family, the RTX 5060 will likely launch soon after the RTX 5070. While leaks remain sparse, we’re hoping the RTX 5060 will address some of the issues that plagued its predecessor, the RTX 4060, such as limited bandwidth and high pricing.
Check out our full RTX 5060 guide for updates.
Expected Release Date for the GeForce RTX 5000 Series
Based on the latest rumors, the RTX 5000 series is expected to be unveiled at CES in January 2025, with a full release following shortly afterward. The RTX 5090 and 5080 could hit shelves first, followed by the RTX 5070 in February 2025, and the RTX 5060 in March 2025. Please note that these dates are purely speculative and have not been confirmed by Nvidia.
Price Estimates for the GeForce RTX 5000 Series
Pricing for the new cards is expected to range from around $299 for the RTX 5060, up to $1,699 for the RTX 5090. These estimates are based on the pricing of Nvidia’s current RTX 4000 series and industry speculation.
While we await the official announcement, shop for our selection of pre-build and pre-configured systems.
