NVIDIA has officially unveiled its next-generation RTX 50-series GPUs, set to redefine high-performance gaming and content creation. During his opening keynote speech at CES 2025, CEO Jensen Huang revealed the series, which includes the flagship RTX 5090 at $1,999, the RTX 5080 at $999, the RTX 5070 Ti at $749, and the RTX 5070 at $549. NVIDIA will release the RTX 5090 and 5080 on January 30th, while the 5070 Ti and 5070 will follow in February.
The RTX 5090 leads the series with its impressive specs. It features 32GB of GDDR7 memory, 21,760 CUDA cores, and a memory bandwidth of 1,792GB/sec. NVIDIA expects it to deliver up to twice the performance of the RTX 4090. With a total graphics power of 575 watts, it caters to enthusiasts who demand extreme performance.
During a demo, Cyberpunk 2077 ran at a stunning 238fps on the RTX 5090 with DLSS 4, compared to just 106fps on the RTX 4090 with DLSS 3.5. The Blackwell architecture enhances frame rates even further.
The RTX 5080 offers similar high-end performance with 16GB of GDDR7 memory and 10,752 CUDA cores. NVIDIA expects it to perform twice as fast as the RTX 4080, making it a great option for gamers who want top-tier performance without the hefty price tag.
For mid-range users, the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 offer significant upgrades as well. The 5070 Ti, which comes with 16GB of GDDR7 memory, should be twice as fast as the RTX 4070 Ti. The 5070 delivers performance similar to the RTX 4090, but at a more affordable price. Both GPUs are power-efficient, which makes them ideal for those seeking strong performance without excessive energy consumption.
NVIDIA will also release the RTX 50-series for laptops, with the RTX 5090 mobile GPU coming in March 2025. The mobile version will feature 24GB of GDDR7 memory for gaming and content creation on the go.
NVIDIA’s latest lineup introduces AI-powered technologies like RTX Neural Shaders and RTX Neural Faces, which improve texture quality and facial detail using generative AI. With DLSS 4, NVIDIA promises up to 8x better frame rates and enhanced image quality, even on older RTX GPUs.
In summary, the RTX 50-series represents a significant leap in performance, AI innovations, and energy efficiency. Whether you’re gaming at 8K or creating next-gen content, NVIDIA’s GPUs offer something for both high-end and budget-conscious users. Below is a table for quick reference, detailing the models of the RTX 50-series and their respective prices.
Model | Price |
NVIDIA RTX 5090 | $1,999 |
NVIDIA RTX 5080 | $999 |
NVIDIA RTX 5070 | $749 |
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti | $549 |
For more information on the newly unveiled 50-series GPUs, check out the official announcement here.