Key Takeaways
1. The Nvidia Blackwell Titan, a potential RTX 5090 Ti, is set to launch in late 2026 and has been tested since mid-2025.
2. It features 22,848 CUDA cores, which is 5% more than the RTX 5090, but does not use the full AD202 die.
3. The GPU has high power consumption, operating normally between 700-750 Watts, with some prototypes exceeding 1,000 Watts.
4. Performance improvements over the RTX 5090 are expected to be modest, around 10-20%, targeting hardcore enthusiasts.
5. The VRAM amount is unconfirmed, but pricing may exceed $2,500-3,000, with the potential for a hybrid gaming and AI focus.
Murmurs about a high-end Nvidia GPU launching in late 2026 started emerging a few weeks ago, shortly after another report stated the exact opposite. It is said to be a more powerful version of the RTX 5090—an RTX 5090 Ti, even. Moore’s Law is Dead has now learned new information about the mystery new GPU. The graphics card has been in testing since mid-2025.
Details on the Blackwell Titan
Tom’s source indicates that the Blackwell Titan comes with 5% more CUDA cores than the RTX 5090. This would mean it has 22,848 CUDA cores, suggesting that the graphics card does not utilize a full AD202 die with 24,064 cores. It is known to consume a lot of power, with some unlocked prototypes using over 1,000 Watts. However, under normal conditions, it operates in the 700-750 Watts range. This significant power requirement means it needs ample cooling and should be held with both hands.
Performance Expectations
The substantial increase in power usage, sadly, results in only a modest performance gain. The RTX 5090 Ti/Blackwell Titan is expected to offer just a 10% improvement over the RTX 5090, according to Tom’s source. In ideal conditions, this figure might even reach 20%. Regardless, this GPU is likely targeted at hardcore enthusiasts looking to stay on the cutting edge, rather than the typical gamer.
VRAM and Pricing Speculations
Currently, there is no confirmation regarding the amount of VRAM that the RTX 5090 Ti/Blackwell Titan will feature. Anything above 32 GB is excessive for gaming, but various AI tasks could take advantage of 48 GB. Nvidia might position it as a hybrid offering for gaming and AI enthusiasts. As for the pricing, anything under $2,500-3,000 seems very unlikely considering the current market conditions.
However, just because a prototype exists doesn’t mean it will be released, as the previous Titan Ada prototype never made it to market. Tom believes that the RTX 5090 Ti/Blackwell Titan could serve as Nvidia’s temporary solution, dominating benchmark charts until the RTX 60 series arrives in 2028.
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