The new RTX 50 Ultra Z GPUs of Colorful come with Hybrid Power Interfaces
This is between proprietary aesthetics and standard compatibility with the new "Ultra Z" series of Colorful's RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs, which will have feature-a third-party vendor. This high-power interface for the first time allows graphics cards support the GC-HPWR connection; originally designed by ASUS for their BTF (Back-To-the-Future) ecosystems.
Flexible Power Delivery
Flexibility is what these graphics cards are all about Detachable GC-HPWR connector, which allows current intake through the motherboard slot on compatible ASUS BTF motherboards, making it neat and clean of cables.
Not to worry-these cards can still be used by the average PC builder. The power connectors are kept traditional, like the 12V-2x6 interface, which is part of the RTX 5070 Ti Ultra Z OC model listed on JD. This means that the card can run on BTF or ordinary systems employing standard power supply cables.
Models and Availability
The Ultra Z series, per the latest information and listings, will focus on two major performance levels
- RTX 5070 Ti Ultra Z OC This will carry both GC-HPWR interfaces and the additional 12V-2x6 connector.
- RTX 5060 Ultra Z This is reportedly the first model in the 5060 series to adopt the GC-HPWR connector possibly allowing access to either the motherboard interface or standard 8-pin PCIe connectors.
The suggested design approach provides freedom to the user for setting the preferred power mode from motherboard to standard source, mimicking that seen in ASUS BTF 2.5 GPUs and ensuring that an expensive specialized card does not lock a user into a permanent specific motherboard ecosystem.
Source: @realVictor_M on X
