12V-2x6 power connector
Also: 12VHPWR, PCIe Gen 5 power cable, 16-pin GPU power
The 16-pin plug that powers modern high-end graphics cards. Push it all the way in.
The fuller definition
The 12V-2x6 connector is the 16-pin power plug used by recent high-end graphics cards. It carries up to 600 W in a single cable from a compatible power supply, or through an adapter from several 8-pin cables.
- PSU
Native cable or adapter
- Plug
Fully seated
- Card
Up to 600 W
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
The RTX 5090 accepts one 600 W PCIe Gen 5 cable or four 8-pin cables through the supplied adapter.
The distinction that matters
Push the plug fully home: a partly seated high-power connector is a known failure point.
Related terms
Where it is taught
Understand the hardware a local model needsSource and further reading
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