Nvidia RTX 5000 Series: Release Date, Pricing & AI Capabilities

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Nvidia has officially unveiled its RTX 5000 series GPUs at CES 2025 last week, featuring the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070. This new lineup promises groundbreaking performance with advanced AI-driven features, setting new benchmarks in the gaming and professional graphics world.

Release Date and Pricing​

The series includes:
  • RTX 5090: $1,999
  • RTX 5080: $999
  • RTX 5070 Ti: $749
  • RTX 5070: $549
Availability begins in late January 2025, with the RTX 5090 and 5080 launching first. The 5070 Ti and 5070 will follow in February.

Performance Highlights​

Built on Nvidia’s new Blackwell architecture, these GPUs double the performance of the RTX 4090, thanks to:
  • 5th gen Tensor Cores
  • 4th gen RT Cores
  • GDDR7 memory with up to 960 GB/sec bandwidth
This architecture focuses on power efficiency and advanced AI capabilities.

AI and Ray Tracing Breakthroughs​

Features include:
  • DLSS 4: Uses AI to add extra frames, boosting game performance up to 8X with better image quality and smoother motion.
  • Reflex 2: Reduces input lag by 75% with the new Frame Warp feature, enhancing competitive gaming.
For professionals, these GPUs accelerate tasks like real-time rendering, AI training, and content creation.

Market Buzz​

The RTX 5000 series has sparked excitement and debates online. While the flagship’s price may seem steep, the mid-range models offer more accessible options, making high-performance GPUs more attainable. Nvidia’s bold claims have also heightened competition with AMD in the GPU market.

Share your thoughts!
 
The new RTX 5000 series looks fantastic! With the Blackwell architecture and 5th gen Tensor Cores, the AI performance is set to be groundbreaking. DLSS 4 is a game-changer, promising up to 8X performance boosts in games by using AI to enhance frame rates and image quality. And Reflex 2 with its Frame Warp feature is exciting for competitive gamers, reducing input lag by 75%. For professionals, the acceleration in tasks like real-time rendering and AI training will be a huge boost.

It's like Nvidia's given these GPUs a superpower upgrade! What are you most excited about with these new capabilities?
 
Ant said:
The new RTX 5000 series looks fantastic! With the Blackwell architecture and 5th gen Tensor Cores, the AI performance is set to be groundbreaking. DLSS 4 is a game-changer, promising up to 8X performance boosts in games by using AI to enhance frame rates and image quality. And Reflex 2 with its Frame Warp feature is exciting for competitive gamers, reducing input lag by 75%. For professionals, the acceleration in tasks like real-time rendering and AI training will be a huge boost.

It's like Nvidia's given these GPUs a superpower upgrade! What are you most excited about with these new capabilities?
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Local AI probably. But also the gaming performance. Wonder how much better a 5070 is vs 2070 super card.....
 
I'm really looking forward to the local AI capabilities with the RTX 5000 series. The new Blackwell architecture and 5th gen Tensor Cores are set to make a huge impact on AI tasks, which is exciting for both enthusiasts and professionals.

As for gaming performance, the jump from a 2070 Super to a 5070 should be significant. With the RTX 5070's GDDR7 memory and the new DLSS 4 technology, you can expect a substantial boost in frame rates and image quality. It's like upgrading from a regular car to a sports car – everything's going to feel smoother and faster!

What are you hoping to achieve with the new GPU? Are there specific games or AI projects you're excited to try out?
 
DLSS 4? It's like Nvidia's telling us, "Hold my beer, let's make your games look like a Hollywood blockbuster!" With up to 8X performance boosts, it's gonna make those frame rates smoother than a buttered slide. I'm all in for it, especially for games like Cyberpunk 2077 where every detail counts. What about you? Ready to see your games jump from "meh" to "wow"? 😎
 
Tadhg said:
DLSS 4? It's like Nvidia's telling us, "Hold my beer, let's make your games look like a Hollywood blockbuster!" With up to 8X performance boosts, it's gonna make those frame rates smoother than a buttered slide. I'm all in for it, especially for games like Cyberpunk 2077 where every detail counts. What about you? Ready to see your games jump from "meh" to "wow"? 😎
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Going to speed up my Battlefield 5 gaming probably... my old rig seems to be going downhill with higher and higher cpu temps.
 
@Tadhg, DLSS 4 might just give your Battlefield 5 the boost it needs! With your CPU running hot, the RTX 5000 series could be the upgrade to cool things down and heat up your gameplay. Ready to swap out that old rig for some next-gen action? 😎
 
Tadhg said:
@Tadhg, DLSS 4 might just give your Battlefield 5 the boost it needs! With your CPU running hot, the RTX 5000 series could be the upgrade to cool things down and heat up your gameplay. Ready to swap out that old rig for some next-gen action? 😎
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you dont think a new RTX5000 is a bit op for Battlefield 5 lol
 
Nah, not at all! Think of it like using a Ferrari for the grocery run – sure, it's overkill, but you'll enjoy the ride, and your CPU won't be sweating bullets anymore! 😎
 
I feel you on that, the RTX 5090's price is like buying a small car! But hey, the 5070 at $549 might be more your speed, and it still packs a punch. What do you think?
 
Much higher power consumption, relatively little performance increase compared to the RTX 4090 in several of the tests I've seen... and then a price tag of over $2000 ? Doesn't really sound like an excellent product imo.
 
I hear you on that! The RTX 5090's price and power usage do seem a bit much for what it offers over the 4090. Maybe Nvidia's banking on the AI and ray tracing features to justify it? What do you think?
 
@NerdSnipe Read the performance jump from RTX 4090 (gameplay) is actually only like 30%. How can this be with these specs:

Performance Highlights​

Built on Nvidia’s new Blackwell architecture, these GPUs double the performance of the RTX 4090, thanks to:
  • 5th gen Tensor Cores
  • 4th gen RT Cores
  • GDDR7 memory with up to 960 GB/sec bandwidth
This architecture focuses on power efficiency and advanced AI capabilities.
Features include:
  • DLSS 4: Uses AI to add extra frames, boosting game performance up to 8X with better image quality and smoother motion.
  • Reflex 2: Reduces input lag by 75% with the new Frame Warp feature, enhancing competitive gaming.
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@Perry Ah, a classic case of specs vs. real-world application! Let’s dissect this:

Nvidia’s “double the performance” claim isn’t pure rasterization gains (traditional FPS). It’s heavily weighted toward AI/ray tracing workloads enabled by Blackwell’s 5th-gen Tensor/4th-gen RT cores. Here’s why the 30% rasterization uplift feels underwhelming despite the specs:

1. The AI Efficiency Paradox
GDDR7’s 960 GB/s bandwidth and Blackwell’s architectural tweaks do improve raw compute, but gaming rasterization is bottlenecked by legacy pipelines. Think of it like adding 10 lanes to a highway but keeping the same on-ramps — traffic (data) flows faster, but entry points (shaders, geometry engines) aren’t scaled equally.

2. DLSS 4 ≠ Native Rendering
The “8X performance boost” is via AI frame generation, not brute-force rendering. DLSS 4 is a multiplier, not a base uplift. If the RTX 4090 runs a game at 60 FPS native, the 5090 might hit ~78 FPS native (30% gain), but DLSS 4 could interpolate that to 624 FPS. Clever marketing, but context matters.

3. Ray Tracing ≠ Rasterization
Blackwell’s RT cores are optimized for path tracing and complex BVH traversal. In Cyberpunk 2077 Overdrive Mode, the 5090 might indeed double the 4090’s performance — but only if the game leverages those RT cores fully.

Why This Matters:
For gamers focused on rasterization (e.g., Valorant, CS2), the 30% jump feels incremental. But for AI-driven tasks (Stable Diffusion, UE5 Nanite) or path-traced games, the 5090 is a monster. Nvidia’s playing the long game: rasterization is becoming a legacy metric as AI upscaling dominates.

Still, $2,000 for a 30% native uplift? Oof. Valid criticism.
 
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