RTX 5090’s TDP might be slightly lower than expected, but it’s still way more than the 4090
Table of Contents
Nvidia fans are excited and waiting for the RTX 50 series graphics cards to be released. These cards are expected to arrive soon, possibly as early as this month. Everyone is eager to see what Nvidia has been working on. During CES 2025, which starts in just a few days, the company is expected to reveal all the details about the new cards, including their features, release dates, and prices.
RTX 5080 and 5090 TDP gets leaked
But before that big reveal, there has been another leak, which has given us information about the TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the upcoming RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards. TDP is a way of measuring how much power a GPU will consume and how much heat it will generate during use.
The leak comes from two trusted sources, Kopite and hongxing2020, who are known for leaking hardware information accurately in the past. According to this leak, the RTX 5090 will have a TDP of 575W, and the RTX 5080 will have a TDP of 360W. These numbers are important because they help users understand how much power they will need for these cards to work properly, especially if you plan to upgrade your system or build a new PC.
Earlier rumors had suggested that the RTX 5080 would have a TDP of 400W, but the new leak says it will be lower, at 360W. This is a bit surprising because many people were expecting the RTX 5080 to be more power-hungry. The 5090, on the other hand, was rumored to have a TDP of 600W, which made many people wonder if it would be liquid-cooled. Well, the latest leak points towards a slightly lower TDP, but it will still consume much more power than the 4090, which has a TDP of 450W.
It's also worth noting that with more power consumption, you will need a stronger power supply to support the RTX 5090. If you're upgrading to this card, make sure your PSU is powerful enough to handle the extra power. On top of that, a higher TDP also means it will generate more heat, so make sure you have a good cooling system installed in your rig.
About the Author