MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning shatters GPU records before launch — 40-phase VRAM and dual 12V-2x6 connectors turn heads on upcoming overclocking monster

MSI is set to release the RTX 5090 Lightning, a high-end GPU surpassing the RTX 5090 Suprim, with overclocking capabilities breaking records on benchmark sites. Users like Dr. Antoine achieved a record score on 3Dmark’s Time Spy Hall of Fame using this GPU. Clues from HWBot suggest that the Lightning GPU is being used in these record-breaking performances. While MSI has not officially announced the GPU, a teaser hints at its imminent reveal at CES 2026, showcasing its need for dual 12V-2x6 power connectors.