No, Zotac didnt just leak the Nvidia RTX 5090 but were still hoping for a
CES 2025 launch anyway

Date:
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:07 +0000

Description:
New video footage that apparently showed Nvidias rumored RTX 5090 GPU being tested in a factory wasnt what it seemed. It was in fact Zotac Gamings 4070
Ti Super Solid.

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A leaked video thought to show a trial production of Nvidias rumored upcoming RTX 5090 GPU in an Indonesian factory has been confirmed to not be the next-gen graphics card, instead it shows a Zotac Gaming RTX 4070 Ti Super Solid a graphics card that already exists.

The footage, posted on Bilibili (via VideoCardz ), showed a Zotac Gaming-branded GPU being connected, powered on, and the production team applauding a successful test.

It appeared to corroborate predictions that the RTX 5090 will launch
following an announcement during CES 2025 , and if that is the case, youd expect Nvidia partners like Zotac to be working on their own spins of the GPUs. One detail that got people rather excited about the video was that it looked like it dispelled the rumor that the RTX 5090 would require two 16-pin connectors because of the cards increased power draw, as the GPU shown only used one. Wishful thinking

Of course, now we know that the GPU in the video was an RTX 4070 Ti Super, as Zotac itself has confirmed this in a statement it felt pressured to make because the video had gone viral, and that means the dual 16-pin rumor is still well and truly alive.

The video, says Zotac, was an internal training recording. This calls into question Zotacs supply chain security, particularly because the company has previously been involved in early leaks of Nvidias RTX 4090.

That footage emerged in September 2022, and, similarly to this one, showed Zotac GPUs being assembled and tested in a factory which is why so many people were willing to believe that history was repeating itself and Zotac
had accidently leaked the 5090.

Some people might believe theres a possibility that Zotac might be bending
the truth to protect itself. The video shown could very well be of Nvidias next-gen flagship GPU, and if the leak is legitimate, it could land Zotac in hot water, so issuing a statement denying the GPU is the 5090 could be seen
as a way to avoid falling out with Nvidia over yet another leak. I dont think this is the case, however, as it would be a massive risk on Zotacs behalf to lie to its consumers like this, so its best to take its statement at face value and accept that the video does not show a secret, unanounced GPU. Of course, that doesnt mean that the 5090 isnt real or coming soon.

If youre interested in the RTX 4070 Ti Super Solid, its an improvement on the popular 4070 Ti , offering improved 4K gaming performance. It was built using the AD102 chip, the most powerful of Nvidias Ada Lovelace lineup, and the one that powers the flagship 4090 GPU. This is an upgrade from the 4070 Tis less powerful AD104 chip. The Super Solid features 16 GB of VRAM improving on
clock speeds and offers an upgraded cooling system. Theres no question that
it is a powerful GPU, but its no 5090.

Its a little bit disappointing that we didnt in fact see Nvidias next-gen card. But it doesnt mean that the RTX 5090 isnt currently undergoing testing for its rumored CES 2025 release as there are enough believable rumors out there that suggest the 5090 is real and its coming soon. We just have to hold on tight. You might also like Nvidias RTX 5090 now rumored to have superfast clock speeds as well as being super-slim could this GPU be too good to be true? Top gaming PCs: great rigs for serious PC gaming Best PC games: must-play titles you don't want to miss



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/no-zotac-didnt-just-leak-the-nvidia-rt x-5090-but-were-still-hoping-for-a-ces-2025-launch-anyway


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