NVIDIA presented the latest generation of GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, based on the innovative Blackwell architecture. Thanks to advanced technologies and significant design improvements, these cards offer record-breaking performance and AI-assisted rendering capabilities. The RTX 50 series models will be available in both desktop and laptop versions and will go on sale in the coming weeks.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 breaks new heights
The flagship GeForce RTX 5090 model is built with as many as 92 billion transistors and achieves a computing power of over 3,352 trillion AI operations per second (AI TOPS). Thanks to the use of the fifth generation of Tensor cores and the fourth generation of RT cores, the card provides twice the performance compared to RTX 4090. This performance translates into smoother operation of the most demanding games and applications, realistic graphics reproduction and faster calculations in professional applications, such as 3D modeling. , simulations or processing of large data sets. The card is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory running on a 512-bit bus, which guarantees a throughput of 1,792 GB/s. Unfortunately, it is also priced high, at just PLN 10,299.
There will also be weaker models on sale, such as RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5070. The first of them is basically half of the RTX 5090, the system made of 45.6 billion transistors has all of them half as many, i.e. 10,752 CUDA cores, 84 RT cores (4th generation) and half as much VRAM (16 GB, GDDR7) running on 256-bit bus, which gives a throughput of 960 GB/s. However, the clock speed is higher, 2300 MHz in normal mode and even 2620 MHz in boost mode, which should give it a slight advantage over the RTX 4090. The price of this card is set at PLN 5,199, and it will appear in stores, just like the RTX 5090, on January 30.
We will have to wait until February for the RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB/ RTX 5070 12 GB, and their prices are PLN 3,899 and PLN 2,849, respectively. They have 8960 and 6144 CUDA cores, 70 and 48 RT cores, and 16 and 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on 256-bit and 192-bit glass, respectively. NVIDIA has therefore prepared a full performance range that should encourage a wide range of users to switch. Unfortunately, the new cards have a high demand for energy, even despite the more advanced lithography process – TSMC 4N. The RTX 5090 model needs up to 575 W, RTX 5080 about 360 W, RTX 5070 Ti – 300 W, and RTX 5070 about 250 W.
DLSS4 and NVIDIA Reflex 2
One of the most interesting new features in the RTX 50 series is the DLSS 4 technology. It introduces the Multi Frame Generation function, which, with the support of artificial intelligence, generates up to three additional frames for each traditionally rendered one. As a result, it is possible to increase the number of displayed frames by up to eight times, which not only ensures better image smoothness, but also increases responsiveness thanks to NVIDIA Reflex 2 technology. Reflex 2, equipped with the Frame Warp technique, allows you to reduce system delays by up to 75%, which has crucial in multiplayer games and dynamic single-player titles. DLSS 4 uses real-time transformer models, which translates into better image stability, reduced ghosting and more detailed textures.
The Blackwell architecture is also a significant advancement in shaders. RTX Neural Shaders enable the use of small neural networks in programmable shaders, allowing for cinematic-quality materials and lighting in real time. RTX Neural Faces technology, powered by generative artificial intelligence, enables realistic rendering of characters and their faces. Additionally, new hair, skin and geometry ray tracing solutions such as RTX Mega Geometry allow you to track up to 100 times more triangles in a scene, significantly increasing the realism of game environments and characters.
The RTX 50 series also benefits laptop users, where new generation Max-Q techniques deliver slimmer designs, improved energy efficiency and improved battery life by up to 40%. Mobile versions of the cards, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, retain all the functionality of their desktop counterparts. Thanks to this, laptop users gain powerful tools for creative work, gaming and programming. The first computer models with new cards have already been announced at CES and will be available in stores in the coming months.
