NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-Series GPUs: Next-Gen AI and Graphics Power
NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50-series, unveiled at CES 2025, represents a major leap for gamers, creators, and AI enthusiasts. Powered by the new Blackwell architecture, these GPUs deliver up to twice the performance of the previous generation, with a strong focus on AI-driven rendering, advanced ray tracing, and massive memory bandwidth.
Key Features
- Blackwell architecture with up to 92 billion transistors (RTX 5090)
- Up to 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB GDDR7 VRAM
- Fifth-generation Tensor Cores and fourth-generation Ray Tracing Cores
- DLSS 4 for multi-frame generation and advanced upscaling
- PCIe 5.0, DisplayPort 2.1b, HDMI 2.1a support
- 8K gaming at 120Hz, 4K at 480Hz
- Significant energy efficiency and improved cooling
Model Comparison
| Model | CUDA Cores | VRAM | Memory Speed | Ray Tracing Cores | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 21,760 | 32GB GDDR7 | 28 Gbps | 4th-gen, 318 TFLOPS | $1,999 |
| RTX 5080 | 10,752 | 16GB GDDR7 | 30 Gbps | 4th-gen, 171 TFLOPS | $999 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 8,960 | 16GB GDDR7 | 28 Gbps | 4th-gen, 133 TFLOPS | $749 |
| RTX 5070 | 6,140 | 12GB GDDR7 | 28 Gbps | 4th-gen, 94 TFLOPS | $549 |
What’s New?
- First consumer GPUs with GDDR7 memory for up to 2,048 GB/s bandwidth
- FP4 precision support, doubling AI image generation speed
- Major improvements in ray tracing realism and neural rendering
- Enhanced efficiency for both desktops and thin laptops
Release Timeline
- RTX 5090 & 5080: Released January 30, 2025
- RTX 5070 Ti & 5070: Released February 2025
- Laptops: March–April 2025
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series sets a new standard for graphics, AI, and content creation, making it the most advanced GPU lineup available in 2025.