Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the cutting-edge RTX 50-series graphics cards at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on January 7, 2025. These GPUs represent a significant leap forward in performance and efficiency, solidifying Nvidia’s position at the forefront of gaming and AI computing.
Key Features and Design of the RTX 50-Series
The RTX 50-series GPUs, based on Nvidia's new Blackwell architecture, boast redesigned Founders Editions that are compact yet powerful. The flagship RTX 5090 doubles the performance of the RTX 4090 and offers compatibility with smaller PC cases. The GPUs integrate DLSS 4 technology, which dramatically improves frame rates, image quality, and visual fidelity.
Specifications Overview
RTX 5090
- Memory: 32GB GDDR7
- CUDA Cores: 21,760
- Bandwidth: 1,792GB/sec
- Performance: Supports Cyberpunk 2077 at 238fps with ray tracing enabled.
- Power: Requires a 1,000-watt PSU, consuming up to 575 watts.
- Price: $1,999
- Availability: January 30, 2025
RTX 5080
- Memory: 16GB GDDR7
- CUDA Cores: 10,752
- Bandwidth: 960GB/sec
- Power: Requires an 850-watt PSU.
- Price: $1,199
- Availability: January 30, 2025
Mid-Range Options (RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5070)
- RTX 5070 Ti:
- Memory: 16GB GDDR7
- CUDA Cores: 8,960
- Bandwidth: 896GB/sec
- Price: $849
- Availability: February 2025
- RTX 5070:
- Memory: 12GB GDDR7
- CUDA Cores: 6,144
- Bandwidth: 672GB/sec
- Price: $549
- Availability: February 2025
RTX 50-Series for Laptops
- Features up to 24GB of GDDR7 memory.
- Launches March 2025.
AI Features
- DLSS 4: Boosts frame rates up to eight times while enhancing image quality and reducing artefacts.
- Neural Shaders: Provide richer textures and realistic visual effects in games.
- Neural Faces: Use generative AI for lifelike character expressions in games and simulations.
Pricing and Availability
The RTX 50-series GPUs will start at $549 for the RTX 5070, with the flagship RTX 5090 priced at $1,999. The desktop GPUs roll out starting January 30, 2025, followed by the laptop series in March.
Nvidia's RTX 50-series represents a new era in gaming and AI technology, with its combination of groundbreaking performance, compact design, and advanced AI capabilities poised to set new standards in the industry.