NVIDIA has introduced its RTX 50 series graphics cards featuring the Blackwell architecture and advanced DLSS 4 technology, enhancing gaming performance with multi-image generation and improved ray tracing. The cards also include Reflex 2 technology for reduced latency. Pricing starts at €649 for the RTX 5070 and goes up to €2,349 for the RTX 5090, with a phased release beginning January 30th. Detailed specifications reveal substantial improvements in CUDA and Tensor cores, memory, and power requirements.
NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 Takes Center Stage
NVIDIA has unveiled its latest graphics card lineup based on the Blackwell architecture, showcasing the powerful 5th generation Tensor cores designed to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities. A standout feature of this new series is the advanced version of DLSS technology, known as DLSS 4.
The fundamental operation remains consistent with previous versions, but DLSS 4 introduces a significant upgrade by enabling multi-image generation. This enhancement aims to elevate gaming performance through increased frames per second and enhanced ray tracing quality. The image comparison below illustrates the difference in ray tracing, with the output on the left lacking this advanced technology and the right displaying the improved visuals (as seen in Half-Life 2).
Additionally, the latest cards will incorporate Reflex 2 technology, which significantly enhances responsiveness, particularly with Time Warp technology that minimizes latency—a crucial aspect for competitive online FPS gamers.
To illustrate the performance leap from the RTX 40 series to the new RTX 50 series, comparison tables have been published, highlighting various tested titles such as Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong, showcasing impressive improvements in gameplay performance.
Pricing Details for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
If you’ve explored NVIDIA’s offerings, you likely anticipated that the RTX 50 series comes with a premium price tag. A considerable investment is required, particularly for the RTX 5090 models, which cater to a select group of enthusiasts willing to spend generously for top-tier configurations.
Here are the pricing details for the RTX 50 series:
- GeForce RTX 5090: €2,349
- GeForce RTX 5080: €1,179
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: €884
- GeForce RTX 5070: €649
These listed prices are the base rates, which may fluctuate based on market demand and the retailers offering them.
NVIDIA RTX 50 Series Release Timeline
The launch of the RTX 50 series will occur in two phases. The RTX 5090 and 5080 will be available starting January 30th, while the RTX 5070 models are anticipated to arrive in February.
Technical Specifications of the RTX 50 Series
NVIDIA has promptly shared the detailed specifications for its new RTX 50 graphics cards:
GeForce RTX 5090
- NVIDIA CUDA Cores: 21,760
- Tensor Cores (AI): 5th generation 3,352 AI TOPS
- Ray Tracing Cores: 4th generation 318 TFLOPS
- Boost Frequency (GHz): 2.41
- Base Frequency (GHz): 2.01
- Standard Memory: 32 GB GDDR7
- Max Resolution and Refresh Rate: 4K at 480Hz or 8K at 120Hz with DSC
- DLSS 4 and Reflex 2
- Dimensions: Length – 304 mm, Width – 137 mm
- Maximum GPU Temperature (°C): 90
- Total Graphics Power (Watts): 575
- Required System Power (Watts): 1000
GeForce RTX 5080
- NVIDIA CUDA Cores: 10,752
- Tensor Cores (AI): 5th generation 1,801 AI TOPS
- Ray Tracing Cores: 4th generation 171 TFLOPS
- Boost Frequency (GHz): 2.62
- Base Frequency (GHz): 2.30
- Standard Memory: 16 GB GDDR7
- Max Resolution and Refresh Rate: 4K at 480Hz or 8K at 120Hz with DSC
- DLSS 4 and Reflex 2
- Dimensions: Length – 304 mm, Width – 137 mm
- Maximum GPU Temperature (°C): 88
- Total Graphics Power (Watts): 360
- Required System Power (Watts): 850