NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 series comes with Blackwell architecture that brings significant performance improvement compared to the previous generation. One important aspect to note is the Total Board Power (TBP) or power consumption of each graphics card model in this series. Here is a complete review of the power consumption of each RTX 5000 series model.
General Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 Series
| Graphics Card Name | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (TBA) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (TBA) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (TBA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Name | Blackwell GB202-300 | Blackwell GB203-400 | Blackwell GB203-300-A1 | Blackwell GB205-300-A1 | Blackwell GB206? | Blackwell GB206? |
| GPU SMs | 170 (192 Full) | 84 (84 Full) | 70 (84 Full) | 50 (50 SM Full) | TBA | TBA |
| GPU Cores | 21760 (+33%) | 10752 (+11%) | 8960 (+16%) | 6144 | TBA | TBA |
| Clock Speeds | 2.41 GHz | 2.62 GHz | 2.45 GHz | 2.51 GHz | TBA | TBA |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB GDDR7 (+33%) | 16 GB GDDR7 (0%) | 16 GB GDDR7 | 12 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB / 8 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 512-bit (+33%) | 256-bit (0%) | 256-bit (0%) | 192-bit (0%) | 128-bit (0%) | 128-bit (0%) |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 30 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps? | 28 Gbps? |
| Bandwidth | 1792 GB/s | 960 GB/s | 896 GB/s | 672 GB/s | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| TBP | 575W | 360W | 300W | 250W | 200W | 160W |
| Power Interface | 1 x 12VHPWR (16-Pin) | 1 x 12VHPWR (16-Pin) | 1 x 12VHPWR (16-Pin) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Launch | January 30th, 2025 | January 30th, 2025 | February 20th, 2025 | March 5th, 2025 | April 2025 | April 2025 |
| Price | $1999 US | $999 US | $749 US | $549 US | TBA | TBA |
The RTX 5000 series comes with various improvements, especially in the number of cores, clock speed, memory capacity, and power efficiency. Technology GDDR7 is used throughout this product line to deliver high speeds and large bandwidth. The following are the general specifications of this series:
- Architecture: Blackwell
- Fabrication Process: TSMC N4
- Memory Type: GDDR7
- Ray Tracing Support: Yes
- Power Connector: 12VHPWR and 12V-2×6 (16-Pin)
- DLSS Technology: DLSS 4.0
Power Consumption of RTX 5090, 5080, 5070, 5060
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
As the flagship graphics card of the RTX 5000 series, the RTX 5090 uses a chip Blackwell GB202-300 with 21760 cores and 32GB GDDR7 memory. With a bandwidth of up to 1792 GB/sThis card has the highest power consumption, which is 575W. To fulfill its power requirements, the RTX 5090 uses the following connectors 1x 12V-2×6 (16-Pin).
RTX 5090 advantages:
- Highest performance in the RTX 5000 series
- 32GB GDDR7 large memory for heavy workloads
- The largest bandwidth reaches 1792 GB/s
- Suitable for 4K gaming and heavy content production
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 is the high-end version with the chip Blackwell GB203-400, has 10752 cores and 16GB GDDR7. Despite its high performance, the power consumption of this card is lower than the RTX 5090, which is 360W. The RTX 5080 also uses a power connector 1x 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) for better power efficiency.
RTX 5080 advantages:
- High performance with more efficient power consumption
- 16GB GDDR7 is enough for gaming and productivity
- Ideal for 4K gaming with high settings
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti comes with 8960 cores on chip Blackwell GB203-300-A1 and have 16GB GDDR7 Memory. The card is designed to deliver competitive performance with more efficient power consumption, i.e. 300W. Like the model above it, this card also uses a power connector 1x 12V-2×6 (16-Pin).
RTX 5070 Ti advantages:
- Near RTX 5080 performance at a more affordable price
- 16GB GDDR7 supports high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and 4K
- Lower power consumption compared to flagship
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
As the standard variant of the 5070 series, this card utilizes the Blackwell GB205-300-A1 with 6144 cores and 12GB GDDR7. With bandwidth 672 GB/s, the RTX 5070's power consumption was at 250W. Unlike the variant above it, this card uses a connector 1x 12VHPWR (16-Pin).
RTX 5070 advantages:
- An attractive option for 1440p gamers with high refresh rates
- Lower power consumption compared to high-end models
- More competitive price
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
The RTX 5060 Ti still does not have complete specifications, but is predicted to use a chip Blackwell GB206 with memory options 16GB or 8GB GDDR7. The power consumption of this card reaches 200W, using the power connector 1x 12VHPWR (16-Pin).
RTX 5060 Ti advantages:
- The best mid-range option with great performance
- Possible 16GB memory option for better competitiveness
- Optimized power efficiency
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
As the entry-level model of this series, the RTX 5060 is also predicted to use the Blackwell GB206, with 8GB GDDR7 memory. This card has the lowest power consumption in the series, which is 160W, and also uses connectors 1x 12VHPWR (16-Pin).
RTX 5060 advantages:
- Best choice for budget gamers
- Good enough performance for 1080p gaming
- The most efficient power consumption in the series
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 series brings significant performance improvements with fairly high power consumption, especially on flagship models such as the RTX 5090. With greater power requirements, an adequate cooling system and PSU are important factors in choosing this graphics card. However, for users who prioritize power efficiency, RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 can be a more energy-efficient choice with still capable performance.
For gamers who want to get the best experience, considering the balance between power and performance is a major factor in choosing an RTX 5000 series graphics card. Also, make sure to use a PSU that complies with NVIDIA's recommendations to avoid power constraints during use.
Source: Notebookcheck, WCCFTech
