NVIDIA has officially unveiled its RTX PRO 5000 'Blackwell' GPU, which comes packed with a whopping 72GB of GDDR7 ECC memory. Originally, this graphics card was set to feature 48GB of memory, achieved through 24 GDDR7 chips, each boasting 2GB of capacity, evenly distributed on both sides of the PCB. However, in a significant upgrade, the memory capacity per chip has been boosted to 3GB, resulting in a total card capacity of 72GB—a substantial 50% increase.

Built on the robust GB202 core, the RTX PRO 5000 is no slouch in the performance department, flaunting an impressive 14,080 CUDA cores, 440 texture units, and 176 raster units. Moreover, the newly upgraded NVENC/NVDEC hardware modules ensure top-notch video encoding and decoding capabilities.

One of the standout features of this GPU is its Multi-Instance GPU functionality, which allows a single GPU to be partitioned into multiple independent instances. This innovative design enables the allocation of dedicated computing power to a greater number of users, enhancing overall efficiency and flexibility.

In terms of power consumption, the graphics card draws a reasonable 300W and sports a dual-slot design for easy integration into various systems. It also comes equipped with a turbine fan for efficient cooling. As for pricing, the 72GB version of the RTX PRO 5000 is expected to be more budget-friendly than its RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell counterpart, which is priced at a hefty $10,000. Estimates suggest that the new GPU will be priced between $1,000 and $2,000 less.