We might have gotten the first real-time look at NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090, as it has been spotted running inside a GPU factory in Indonesia, presumably a ZOTAC testing facility.
NVIDIA's Next-Gen GeForce RTX 5090 Flagship GPU Is Surely a "Behemoth" When It Comes To Size, Initial Looks Reveal Interesting Facts
[Update - 10/21/24] - ZOTAC has clarified that the GPU pictured here is an RTX 4070 Ti model and not an RTX 5090.
Over the last two days, we have noticed inaccurate speculation circulating regarding a rumored new graphics card product allegedly being manufactured by ZOTAC. We wish to seize this opportunity to provide clarification that the product showcased in the associated video source is, in fact, an existing product currently in production known as the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER SOLID.
The video that has gone viral online pertains to an internal training recording of a trial production run at our facility in Indonesia, intended to test the performance of newly installed production equipments.
We reserve our right to claim against any unfounded speculation.
The ZOTAC Team
It is undoubtedly an interesting development over the weekend, one which we didn't anticipate by miles to come. Still, it looks like the first look of NVIDIA's flagship RTX 50 series GPU might be here, and while the images are surely vague, they seem like legit ones.
From a Chiphell thread (via Olrak), NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 GPU can be seen running in what is supposed to be testing units before the specific GPU is shipped out, and a video of the GPU factory uploaded on Bilibili has given us a rather interesting look of NVIDIA's upcoming SKU.
Interestingly, this particular GPU factory is used as a workaround for US sanctions, as the video's description reveals that the facility in Indonesia is used to ship out GPUs to China, and a similar will be the case with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090.
Due to the US's chip export control on China, graphics card chips with performance equal to or higher than 4090 are prohibited from being exported to mainland China. In order to avoid the impact of this move on the first release of RTX5090, Bo Neng urgently built a factory in Batam, Indonesia. The video shows the factory production line debugging screen. The graphics card that lights up the monitor in the video is the NVIDIA RTX5090 graphics card that will be launched soon.
Bilibili (Machine Translated)
While there is a very slight possibility that the GPU in the images isn't an actual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, given that we haven't seen such an existing design in the markets, it points towards the fact that the SKU in sight is indeed something newer. ZOTAC was also the first one to leak the RTX 4090 ahead of launch when the first custom model was pictured at one of its factory back in September 2022.
Upon close examination of the images, we can see ZOTAC's logo in the center of the fan blades, which shows that the firm has serious flaws in its supply chain and NDA measures. The GPU looks gigantic from the image's angle, coming in with a three-slot design with three fans cooling it down, and is powered by a single 12V-2x6 power connector. The video shows that the unit is running, so AIB partners are likely in the trial testing stages, after which mass production will commence.
It will be interesting to see whether this actual leak turns out to be true once the official launch kicks in. It is a serious issue for NVIDIA to check out since it not only ruins next-gen launches but also creates issues in terms of the seriousness of NDA implementation. NVIDIA is expected to launch the GeForce RTX 50 "Blackwell" series by CES 2025, hence an early-on sight is surely interesting to see.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 GPU Specs (Official):
| Graphics Card Name | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Name | Blackwell GB202-300 | Blackwell GB203-400 | Blackwell GB203-300 | Blackwell GB205-300 | Blackwell GB206-300 | Blackwell GB206-250 | Blackwell GB207-300 |
| GPU SMs | 170 | 84 | 70 | 48 | 36 | 30 | 20 |
| GPU Cores | 21760 | 10752 | 8960 | 6144 | 4608 | 3840 | 2560 |
| Clock Speeds | 2017 MHz (Base) 2407 MHz (Boost) | 2295 MHz (Base) 2617 MHz (Boost) | 2295 MHz (Base) 2452 MHz (Boost) | 2325 MHz (Base) 2512 MHz (Boost) | 2407 MHz (Base) 2572 MHz (Boost) | 2280 MHz (Base) 2497 MHz (Boost) | 2317 MHz (Base) 2572 MHz (Boost) |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 | 12 GB GDDR7 | 8-16 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 512-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit | 192-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 30 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 1792 GB/s | 960 GB/s | 896 GB/s | 672 GB/s | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
| Power Interface | 1 12V-2x6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2x6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2x6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2x6 (16-Pin) | 16-Pin or 8-Pin | 8-Pin | 8-Pin |
| Launch | 30th Jan, 2025 | 30th Jan, 2025 | 20th Feb, 2025 | 4th March, 2025 | 16th April, 2025 | 19th April, 2025 | 1st July, 2025 |
| TBP | 575W | 360W | 300W | 250W | 180W | 145W | 130W |
| Price (MSRP) | $1999 | $999 | $749 | $549 | $379-$429 | $299 | $249 |
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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