- The RTX 5090 will feature a 744mm GB202 chip, 22% larger than the RTX 4090’s AD102 GPU.
- The larger die and higher manufacturing costs will likely lead to a higher price for the RTX 5090.
- The RTX 5090’s die size is still smaller than the RTX 20 series’ TU102 GPU.
According to reports, Nvidia’s RTX 5090 is shaping up to be a powerful GPU because of the massive GB202 chip that powers it. The chip is said to measure at 744mm.
Why it matters: The larger die size of the RTX 5090 indicates a leap in performance, potentially offering significant improvements over previous models.
According to leaker MEGAsizeGPU, the GB202 GPU measures 744 mm (24 mm x 31 mm), while the total package size is 3528 mm (64 mm x 56 mm). However, because package sizes comprise the die itself as well as capacitors, resistors, and other structural components, they are less significant.
That said, if the leak turns out to be accurate, the die size of the RTX 5090 will increase by a significant 22% compared to the AD102 GPU of the RTX 4090. Prices would probably rise as a result, for both Nvidia and the final consumers.
Although a larger die size does not necessarily indicate that the chip will eventually consume more power or run hotter, it should be noted that it is still smaller than the 754mm Turing TU102 GPU, which was introduced with the first-generation RTX 20 series cards.
Due to its enormous die size, the RTX 5090 is likely to come with high manufacturing costs for Nvidia, but these prices could be passed on to the final consumer. We also anticipate a significant price difference between the 80-class and 90-class Blackwell cards.
The launch date for the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series is yet to be confirmed. However, Jensen Huang is expected to introduce Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs at CES 2025.
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