Friday, December 27th 2024
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Features 16+6+7 Phase Power Delivery on 14-Layer PCB
Fresh details have surfaced about NVIDIA's upcoming flagship "Blackwell" graphics card, the GeForce RTX 5090, suggesting power delivery and board design changes compared to its predecessors. According to Benchlife, the new Blackwell-based GPU will feature a new 16+6+7 power stage design, departing from the RTX 4090's 20+3 phase configuration. The report confirms earlier speculation about the card's power requirements, indicating a TGP of 600 watts. This specification refers to the complete power allocation for the graphics subsystem, though the actual TDP of the GB202 chip might be lower. The RTX 5090 will ship with 32 GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory and utilize a 14-layer PCB, possibly due to the increased complexity of GDDR7 memory modules and power delivery. Usually, GPUs max out at 12 layers for high-end overclocking designs.
The upcoming GPU will fully embrace modern connectivity standards, featuring PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface compatibility and implementing a 12V-2×6 power connector design. We spotted an early PNY RTX 5090 model with 40 capacitors but an unclear power delivery setup. With additional power phases and more PCB layers, NVIDIA is pushing the power delivery and signal integrity boundaries for its next-generation flagship. While these specifications paint a picture of a powerful gaming and professional graphics solution, questions remain about the broader RTX 50 series lineup. The implementation of the 12V-2×6 connector across different models, particularly those below 200 W, remains unclear, so we have to wait for the CES-rumored launch.
Sources:
Benchlife.info, via VideoCardz
The upcoming GPU will fully embrace modern connectivity standards, featuring PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface compatibility and implementing a 12V-2×6 power connector design. We spotted an early PNY RTX 5090 model with 40 capacitors but an unclear power delivery setup. With additional power phases and more PCB layers, NVIDIA is pushing the power delivery and signal integrity boundaries for its next-generation flagship. While these specifications paint a picture of a powerful gaming and professional graphics solution, questions remain about the broader RTX 50 series lineup. The implementation of the 12V-2×6 connector across different models, particularly those below 200 W, remains unclear, so we have to wait for the CES-rumored launch.
101 Comments on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Features 16+6+7 Phase Power Delivery on 14-Layer PCB
@W1zzard I am sure I won't be the only one that would appreciate it, if you could mention which PCB boards have them with the upcoming reviews? They expect us to pay top dollar, we best expect good warranties (5 years) with components that last.
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I did get a good chuckle, I'll give you that. ^_^
Where is that awesome cat avatar you used to have? Everytime I saw it, I wanted to pinch those cheeks. :P
And no, 5080 would not be a “mid end”, lol. It will be the second fastest GPU in the world on release. That’s by no meaning of the word a “mid” product. It’s absolutely flagship performance. It’s just that the 5090 is a ridiculous halo product, essentially a Titan and the dual GPU card replacement (with some compromises, true) that straddles the line between consumer and pro products. Nobody needs a 5090 to play games, whatever the unhinged enthusiasts for whom it’s “Ultra with PT at 4K or nothing” would tell you.
It absolutely will be. No reason to think otherwise. 4080 was faster than 3090Ti. 3080 was faster than Titan RTX. And so it goes for every generation. There is less than 25% delta between 4080/4080S and 4090. 5080 with less than 25-30% uplift just will not make sense. I am willing to actually bet on it.
Cool, cool. I don’t care for ravings about NGreedia, leather jackets and fake frames. I heard that before. I am sticking to my point. Again. WHAT. ARE. YOU. WILLING. TO. BET?