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NVIDIA Unveils RTX PRO 5500 "Blackwell" Workstation GPU with 84 GB GDDR7 Memory
TechPowerUp • • technology
Key Points:
- NVIDIA has quietly launched the RTX PRO 5500 "Blackwell" workstation GPU featuring 84 GB of GDDR7 memory and 21,760 CUDA cores, matching the consumer GeForce RTX 5090 core count but with professional certifications and higher memory capacity.
- The GPU uses a 416-bit memory bus to connect the 84 GB GDDR7 memory, though some debate exists regarding the bus width and memory configuration, with suggestions of on-die cache presence.
- The RTX PRO 5500 includes four DisplayPort connectors, indicating support for graphics output, and NVIDIA is targeting both AI and traditional professional visualization markets.
- Cooling solutions for the card include high-RPM 80mm fans, which may be noisy for workstation environments, but NVIDIA also offers a water-cooled option for rack-mounted server use.
- Industry observers anticipate a potential RTX PRO 6500 with a full GB202 die and higher shader counts, possibly priced around €20,000, depending on market competition.
