GIGABYTE has dropped an intriguing teaser, potentially unveiling its next-generation AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. The brief glimpse, shared via a cryptic YouTube post, suggests the card might be an Xtreme WaterForce model, sparking excitement just days ahead of NVIDIA’s expected announcement of the GeForce RTX 50 series.
The teaser doesn’t give much away but shows what appears to be an AORUS-branded GPU equipped with an all-in-one (AIO) water cooler. The image prominently features radiator fans alongside the “TUFO” tagline, which stands for “Team Up, Fight On”, a staple of GIGABYTE’s branding.
This design direction has prompted speculation among enthusiasts. While some initially wondered if this might be a CPU cooler, the lack of RGB lighting—a hallmark of AORUS CPU coolers—suggests otherwise.
The absence of RGB on the radiator aligns with GIGABYTE’s RTX 4090 WaterForce, though past AORUS GPUs like the RTX 4080 and 4070 models did include RGB elements. This could indicate a subtle shift in aesthetics for the RTX 5090 lineup.
Is It Really the RTX 5090?
Although GIGABYTE hasn’t confirmed the card’s identity, the timing strongly hints that this is the AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 32GB.
With NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50 series launch imminent, board partners like GIGABYTE may have been authorized to begin teasing their designs. If not the WaterForce edition, this could represent another yet-to-be-announced SKU in GIGABYTE’s upcoming lineup.
What to Expect from the RTX 5090
Leaked specifications for NVIDIA’s flagship next-gen GPU suggest a significant leap in performance. The RTX 5090 is rumored to feature:
- 32GB of GDDR7 memory.
- A 50% boost in CUDA cores over its predecessor, the RTX 4090.
- Enhanced energy efficiency and support for AI-driven upscaling technologies.
This makes the card an exciting prospect for gamers and creators seeking cutting-edge performance in gaming and rendering workloads.
A Glimpse into the Future
GIGABYTE’s teaser reinforces the growing anticipation for NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series, marking what could be a transformative leap in GPU technology.
As more leaks and official reveals surface, the next few weeks promise to shed light on the specifics of both NVIDIA’s new architecture and the custom designs from its AIB partners.
For now, the gaming community eagerly awaits NVIDIA’s formal announcement, which could confirm the details behind this mysterious AORUS graphics card and its place in the upcoming RTX 50 series lineup.
