The Next-Gen GPUs from Nvidia GeForce, AMD Radeon and Intel Arc

As the tech world eagerly anticipates the next wave of graphics processing units (GPUs), the competition among NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel is heating up. With the latest leaks and rumors, we have a clearer picture of what to expect from the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RX 8900 XT, RX 8800 XT, and Intel’s Arc B-series (Battlemage) GPUs. Here’s a detailed comparison of these upcoming powerhouses.

NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 and RTX 5080: The Blackwell Era

NVIDIA’s upcoming RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs are set to revolutionize the gaming and professional graphics landscape. Both models are based on the Blackwell architecture, with the RTX 5090 featuring the GB202-300 GPU and the RTX 5080 sporting the GB203-400 GPU.

RTX 5090: With 170 SMs and 21,760 CUDA cores, this beast is expected to deliver unparalleled performance. It boasts a boost clock of ~2.85 GHz and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, ensuring smooth and fast processing for the most demanding tasks.
RTX 5080: Slightly less powerful but still impressive, the RTX 5080 comes with 84 SMs and 10,752 CUDA cores. It also features a boost clock of ~2.85 GHz and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Both models support PCIe 5.0×16 and have significant power requirements, with the RTX 5090 drawing 600W and the RTX 5080 at 400W.

AMD’s RDNA 4: RX 8900 XT and RX 8800 XT

AMD continues to push the envelope with its RDNA 4 architecture, introducing the RX 8900 XT and RX 8800 XT.

RX 8900 XT: Expected to be unveiled at CES 2025, this GPU features the Navi 48 GPU with 56 CUs and 3,584 stream processors. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a boost clock of ~2.1 GHz.
RX 8800 XT: Also based on the Navi 48 GPU, the RX 8800 XT offers 64 CUs and 4,096 stream processors. It has a higher boost clock range of 2.9-3.2 GHz and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Both models are expected to support PCIe 5.0×16, with the RX 8800 XT having a power draw between 210-280W.

Intel’s Arc B-series: Battlemage on the Horizon

Intel is making significant strides with its Arc B-series, specifically the BMG-G21 and BMG-G10 models, based on the Xe2 architecture.

Arc BMG-G21: Featuring 20 Xe-cores and 160 vector engines, this GPU is expected to have a boost clock of ~2.85 GHz and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Arc BMG-G10: Slightly less powerful, it comes with 16 Xe-cores and 128 vector engines, also with a boost clock of ~2.85 GHz and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Both models will support PCIe 5.0×16, positioning Intel as a strong competitor in the GPU market.

Specification	RTX 5090	RTX 5080	RTX 4090	RTX 4080	RX 8900 XT	RX 8800 XT	Arc BMG-G21	Arc BMG-G10
Picture	To be Leaked	To be Leaked			To be Leaked	To be Leaked	To be Leaked	To be Leaked
GPU	Blackwell GB202-300	Blackwell GB203-400	Ada Lovelace AD102-300	Ada Lovelace AD103-300	RDNA 4 Navi 48	RDNA 4 Navi 48	Xe2 BMG-G21	Xe2 BMG-G10
SMs/CUs	170	84	128	76	56	64	20 Xe-cores	16 Xe-cores
CUDA Cores/Stream Processors	21,760	10,752	16,384	9,728	3,584	4,096	160 Vector Engines	128 Vector Engines
Boost Clock	~2.85 GHz	~2.85 GHz	~2.52 GHz	~2.5 GHz	~2.1 GHz	2.9-3.2 GHz	~2.85 GHz	~2.85 GHz
Memory	32 GB GDDR7	16 GB GDDR7	24 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR6	16 GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6
Memory Bus	512-bit	256-bit	384-bit	256-bit	256-bit	256-bit	256-bit	256-bit
Memory Speed	28 Gbps	28 Gbps	21 Gbps	22.4 Gbps	TBC	20 Gbps	TBC	TBC
Memory Bandwidth	1792 GB/s	896 GB/s	1008 GB/s	717 GB/s	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC
Power Connectors	2x 16-pin	1x 16-pin	1x 16-pin	1x 16-pin	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC
Default TGP	600W	400W	450W	320W	TBC	210-280W	TBC	TBC
PCIe Interface	PCIe 5.0×16	PCIe 5.0×16	PCIe 4.0×16	PCIe 4.0×16	PCIe 5.0×16	PCIe 5.0×16	PCIe 5.0×16	PCIe 5.0×16
MSRP	TBC	TBC	1599 USD	1199 USD	TBC	499-599 USD	TBC	TBC
Announcement Date	2024 (?)	2024 (?)	September 2022	September 2022	CES 2025 (rumored)	CES 2025 (rumored)	Early 2025 (rumored)	Early 2025 (rumored)

Conclusion

The upcoming releases from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel promise to bring significant advancements in GPU technology. Whether you’re a gamer, a content creator, or a professional in need of high-performance graphics, these new models offer a range of options to suit your needs. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the official announcements and releases.