NVIDIA has officially unveiled its latest graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070, showcasing significant performance enhancements at competitive price points.
The New RTX 50 Series: Performance Boosts and Affordability
The introduction of the GeForce RTX 5090 alongside new deep learning features in DLSS 4 technology highlights NVIDIA’s latest lineup. The RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 represent a remarkable performance leap, delivering double the speed of previous generation models while simultaneously offering better value for gamers and creators alike.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080: A Game Changer
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 will be built on the PG144/147-SKU45 PCB, utilizing the full GB203-400-A1 GPU die. This impressive card will feature 84 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs) and 10,752 cores, a significant reduction of 51% compared to the RTX 5090. This variance in architecture results in noteworthy performance differentials when compared to its predecessors, including the RTX 4090, which had a mere 40% reduction in cores.
With a 16 GB GDDR7 memory configuration running on a 256-bit bus interface, this graphics card stands out due to its memory speeds of up to 30 Gbps, allowing for 960 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5080’s total board power (TBP) is set at 360W, reflecting a moderate increase from the 320W required by the RTX 4080 SUPER, promising impressive real-world outputs.
Performance expectations suggest that the RTX 5080 will deliver twice the speed of the RTX 4080 SUPER, all for a competitive price of $999, which is lower than the previous launch price of the RTX 4080.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: Competitive Performance
The NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti will utilize a streamlined GB203 GPU, equipped with 8960 CUDA cores and the same 16 GB of VRAM as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, upgraded to GDDR7 for improved performance with an impressive 896 GB/s bandwidth—an increase of 78% from its predecessor. Operating at a boost clock of 2.45 GHz, this GPU promises a significant 2x performance boost over the RTX 4070 Ti, making it an attractive option for $749, delivering better value compared to earlier models.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070: Affordable Power
Transitioning to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, this model will be based on the GB205 GPU architecture, featuring up to 6144 CUDA cores and a 192-bit memory interface with 12 GB of GDDR7. The memory speeds reach 28 Gbps, totaling 672 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a 33% increase over the previous RTX 4070 GPUs.
Priced at a remarkable $549, the RTX 5070 is touted to outperform the RTX 4090, further solidifying its position in the high-end spectrum and positioning NVIDIA competitively against AMD’s RX 9070 series.
Technical Specifications and Upcoming Launch Dates
The specifications for the RTX 50 series GPUs reveal notable advancements in graphics technology:
- GB202 (FULL) – 192 SMs / 24,576 Cores (RTX 5090: 170 SMs / 21,760 Cores)
- GB203 (FULL) – 84 SMs / 10,752 Cores (RTX 5080: 84 SMs / 10,752 Cores)
- GB205 (FULL) – 50 SMs / 6,400 Cores (RTX 5070: TBD)
The new series also introduces enhancements to the PCB design, optimizing signal integrity between the GPU and GDDR7 VRAM, alongside compliance with PCIe 5.0 standards. Upcoming releases include the RTX 5080 set for January 30, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 in February.
NVIDIA RTX 50 Founders Edition Models:
Preliminary Specifications Summary
| Graphics Card Name | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Name | Blackwell GB202-300 | Blackwell GB203-400 | Blackwell GB203-300-A1 | Blackwell GB205-300-A1 | Blackwell GB206? | Blackwell GB206? |
| GPU SMs | 170 (192 Full) | 84 (84 Full) | 70 (84 Full) | 50 (50 SM Full) | TBD | TBD |
| GPU Cores | 21,760 (+33%) | 10,752 (+11%) | 8,960 (+16%) | 6,144 | TBD | TBD |
| Clock Speeds | 2.41 GHz | 2.62 GHz | 2.45 GHz | 2.51 GHz | TBD | TBD |
| L2 Cache | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB GDDR7 (+33%) | 16 GB GDDR7 (0%) | 16 GB GDDR7 | 12 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 512-bit (+33%) | 256-bit (0%) | 256-bit (0%) | 192-bit (0%) | 128-bit (0%) | 128-bit (0%) |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 30 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps? | 28 Gbps? |
| Bandwidth | 1792 GB/s | 960 GB/s | 896 GB/s | 672 GB/s | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| TBP | 575W (+27%) | 360W (+12.5%) | 300W (+10.5%) | 250W (+14%) | TBD | TBD |
| Power Interface | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) |
| Launch Date | January 2025 | January 2025 | February 2025 | February 2025 | March-April 2025 | March-April 2025 |
| Price | $1999 US | $999 US | $749 US | $549 US | TBD | TBD |
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