GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs Will Feature New 12V-2×6 Power Connector

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Major Change Over RTX 40 Lineup!

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  • A new press release suggests Nvidia will use the 12V-2×6 for all RTX 50 series GPUs.
  • It also points to power consumption as high as 600W for the next generation.
  • An official reveal is expected from Nvidia in January during CES 2025.

Following the launch of the GeForce RTX 40 series, Nvidia introduced the controversial 12VHPWR connector. This new connector initially suffered from reports of burns and melting but was later revised by Nvidia into the 12V-2×6.

During the last generation, the 12V-2×6 connector was used by a select few GPUs in the RTX 40 lineup. However, a press release from Corsair suggests this is changing soon, with the entire RTX 50 series set to use this connector.

Why it matters: Following the disastrous 12VHPWR melting situation, Nvidia made rapid improvements with the 12V-2×6 connectors. More improvements will likely be made to accommodate the entire next-gen GPU series.

12V-2x6 Connector For RTX 50 Series
Corsair Comments On Next-Gen Graphics Cards

According to the latest Corsair press release, every GPU from the RTX 50 lineup could rely on this connector. This also includes the likes of the RTX 5060, which marks an important change over the RTX 4060.

Previously, many models of GPUs like the RTX 4060 relied on standard PCIe 8-pin cables while the 12V-2×6 connector was reserved for higher-end offerings. On the subject of high-end options, Corsair also suggests that next-gen graphics cards will consume over 450W of power.

This may be alluding to the RTX 5090’s TDP, which was previously rumored to be as high as 600W. For context, the RTX 4090 comes with a TDP of 450W, though the TGP can go as high as 600W.

Jensen Huang Nvidia CEO
Nvidia Is Expected To Present The Blackwell Gaming Lineup At CES 2025

As per reports, an official RTX 50 showcase is set to arrive in January. Budget GPUs like the RTX 5060 are also expected to follow shortly after, so fans should be able to see the 12V-2×6 connector in action across the entire series soon enough.

Corsair has yet to comment on the situation or provide additional clarification. Its latest press release seems to have spilled the beans on Nvidia’s plans, so it may be worth looking out for any future statements from the company.

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