Nvidia has unveiled its latest flagship graphics card, the GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, promising cutting-edge performance for PC gaming and beyond. Powered by the Blackwell architecture, the RTX 5090 boasts impressive technical advancements, but its real-world benefits may depend on individual gaming setups and preferences.
A leap in Technology
At the heart of the RTX 5090 are 21,760 CUDA cores, a 32% increase from its predecessor, the RTX 4090. Accompanied by 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM, Nvidia claims this generational leap enables the 5090 to push the boundaries of performance, particularly in AI-driven workloads and gaming.
Key to its capabilities is DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), which introduces "Multi-Frame Generation." This feature leverages AI to produce multiple frames per rendered image, drastically boosting frame rates. For instance, in tests with Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K resolution, the card delivered up to 286 fps, utilizing DLSS 4's frame generation.
While the technology excels at high resolutions and refresh rates, gamers relying on 1080p or 1440p monitors may find less justification for the upgrade.
Design and efficiency
Despite its power demand of 575W, a significant increase over the RTX 4090, Nvidia has managed to shrink the card's form factor. The dual-slot chassis incorporates an innovative cooling solution, maintaining temperatures below 86°C under load.
This compact design makes the RTX 5090 more accessible for smaller PC cases, a departure from the bulkier builds of previous generations. The redesigned angled power connector and new 12V-2x6 adapter further improve usability and potentially address past controversies surrounding power cable issues.
Real-world gaming performance
The RTX 5090 delivers impressive results in synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark, showing a 42% performance uplift over the RTX 4090. However, in gaming scenarios, results are more nuanced. Titles such as Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Cyberpunk 2077 reveal that performance gains over the 4090 are often limited to 10-20%, primarily due to CPU bottlenecks in current-generation games.
Older or less demanding titles, including Forza Horizon 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, showcase minimal performance differences between the two cards. This suggests the RTX 5090's true potential lies in upcoming, more demanding game engines and applications.
The verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is undeniably a technological marvel, with groundbreaking AI-driven features and improved efficiency. However, at a starting price of $1,999, it caters to a niche audience—gamers and creators seeking ultra-high resolutions, refresh rates, and future-proofing for AI-intensive workloads.
For most users, the RTX 4090 remains a compelling alternative, delivering excellent performance at a lower price point. The RTX 5090 shines brightest for those ready to embrace the next generation of gaming and beyond.
Available from January 30, the RTX 5090 marks a significant step forward for Nvidia, even if it doesn’t universally revolutionize the gaming landscape just yet.
The state of the art device to be release on January 30th.
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