NVIDIA has officially announced that its CEO, Jensen Huang, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2025 on Monday, January 6, just a day before the event officially begins. While the company has not yet disclosed specific details about the presentation, this announcement has fueled speculation that NVIDIA could reveal its next-generation RTX 50 series graphics cards, including the highly anticipated GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080.
Rumors suggest that these flagship GPUs could set a new standard for gaming performance, with a simultaneous launch of both models likely to occur in February 2025. If true, these releases will significantly leap forward in graphical capabilities, bringing enhanced power and efficiency to the PC gaming industry. Gamers and tech enthusiasts eagerly await this potential debut, which could offer a glimpse into the future of high-end gaming hardware.
What will the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 be like?
If the rumors about NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series are confirmed, it will introduce a design quite different from what we’ve seen since the RTX 30 lineup. One of the most striking changes is a new architecture featuring three separate PCBs (printed circuit boards), each dedicated to housing specific components of the video card.
The RTX 5090, expected to be the top model, will have its primary PCB equipped with the GPU chip and 16 GDDR7 memory modules, each offering 3 GB of capacity. This adds up to an impressive 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, with a 512-bit memory interface capable of achieving 2 TB/s of bandwidth.
Another major change is in the cooling system. Instead of the turbine-like fans seen on the RTX 4090 Founders Edition, the RTX 5090 is rumored to feature two compact fans for more efficient cooling. Additionally, most models from NVIDIA’s partner manufacturers will likely include the 12V-2×6 power connector, simplifying power management.
The RTX 50 series will also support cutting-edge technologies, including PCIe 5.0 and DisplayPort 2.1a. PCIe 5.0 will significantly boost performance for demanding tasks, especially in AI workloads. As for DisplayPort 2.1a, it will allow a transfer rate of up to 80 Gbps, double the bandwidth of HDMI 2.1, supporting 16K resolutions with HDR at 60Hz and higher refresh rates at lower resolutions, which is a game-changer for high-end displays and gaming setups.
These details align with growing speculation that NVIDIA will unveil the RTX 50 series at CES 2025 in Las Vegas (January 7-10). Although the company hasn’t officially confirmed what will be presented, excitement is building around this potential launch, which could redefine gaming and graphical performance.
What other news can NVIDIA present at CES?
In addition to the highly anticipated GeForce RTX 50 series for desktop gaming, there is growing speculation that NVIDIA might eventually reveal mobile versions of these GPUs. While CES has traditionally been the platform for launching mobile GPUs, this year could see a delay, particularly due to the absence of immediate competition from AMD, which recently adjusted its market strategy and may approach things differently in the coming year.
Moreover, it’s likely that Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO, could use part of the keynote to introduce new AI-focused GPUs. NVIDIA has already confirmed the upcoming release of AI GPUs to replace the popular H100 and H200 from the Hopper family, which have seen significant success in the industry. These new AI GPUs will be based on the Rubin architecture, expected to debut in 2025.
If these AI GPUs are showcased, it would provide an early look at NVIDIA’s future in AI-driven hardware. Interestingly, the Rubin architecture is also expected to be the foundation for gaming GPUs starting in 2026, replacing the RTX 50 series. This overlap between AI and gaming hardware showcases NVIDIA’s ongoing commitment to both fields, and CES 2025 could be the platform where these next-gen AI innovations are revealed.
When will the NVIDIA keynote be at CES 2025?
NVIDIA’s opening keynote for CES 2025 will be led by CEO Jensen Huang on Monday, January 6, 2025, beginning at 10:30 pm Brasília Time (or 6:30 pm PST). While the specific platforms for streaming the event online haven’t been confirmed yet, this information will likely be made available closer to the event.
The CES 2025 event will be held in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10, 2025, where major technology announcements, including potential reveals like the GeForce RTX 50 series, are expected to occur. Stay tuned for updates on how to watch the keynote online, as they are expected to be announced soon.
