NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-Series: Latest Leaks and Expected Launch Timeline

NVIDIA is generating significant buzz in the tech community with the anticipated release of its next-generation GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, codenamed “Blackwell.” Recent leaks and statements from reputable sources have fueled speculation about the imminent launch of these new graphics cards.

Kopite7kimi, a well-known GPU hardware leaker, has taken to social media to hint at the upcoming release, stating, “We will meet GeForce of Blackwell soon.” However, the definition of “soon” remains ambiguous, with some interpreting it as within the next few weeks and others believing it could mean early 2025.

Igor Wallossek from Igor’s Lab provides a more cautious perspective, suggesting that while NVIDIA’s board partners have received their first engineering samples for evaluation, retail versions of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are not yet close to being ready. This indicates that a launch before the end of 2024 is unlikely, and January 2025, potentially at CES 2025, is a more probable timeframe.

The RTX 50-series has been the subject of several leaks over the past few months, with purported specifications of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 already making waves online. Despite the lack of official confirmation from NVIDIA, these leaks suggest significant performance improvements and new features for the next generation of GPUs.

NVIDIA’s dominance in the GPU market continues, with the current RTX 4090 remaining a highly sought-after card, especially among AI and gaming enthusiasts. The company’s strategy of not rushing the launch of the RTX 50-series aligns with its current market position and the ongoing demand for its existing high-end GPUs.

As the tech community awaits the official announcement and launch, expectations are high for what the RTX 50-series will bring in terms of performance, features, and innovation. NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, is scheduled to give a keynote at CES 2025, which could be a pivotal moment for the official reveal of the new GPUs).