Nvidia RTX 5090 SE GPU Rumored as Acer Unveils Predator Helios 18 AI Laptop with RTX 5090

Rumors indicate Nvidia is developing a lower‑priced variant of its flagship RTX 5090, tentatively called the GeForce RTX 5090 SE. The card would use a reduced GB202 silicon mask, feature 14,080 CUDA cores, 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384‑bit bus, and draw about 500 W. Its suggested retail price is around $1,500, roughly 25 % cheaper than the standard RTX 5090’s $1,999 launch price, though availability at MSRP remains uncertain.

Acer has announced the Predator Helios 18 AI laptop, equipped with the desktop‑class RTX 5090 GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. The top configuration offers up to 96 GB of RAM, a 4K Mini‑LED 18‑inch display, and a 400 W power adapter. Pricing starts at $4,499 in the United States, €5,999 in the eurozone, and £4,999 in the United Kingdom, with higher‑spec models featuring larger storage and memory.

Both announcements highlight Nvidia’s shift toward high‑performance graphics for gaming and AI workloads, while also reflecting ongoing supply constraints that have driven desktop RTX 5090 cards to sell above $3,000 on the secondary market.