NVIDIA Unveils RTX 50 "Blackwell" Series: A New Era of AI-Enhanced GPUs

Palit GeForce RTX 5080 GameRock OC 16 GB GPU Review - Rocking Looks!

It's been two years since NVIDIA introduced its Ada Lovelace GPUs, kicking things off with the RTX 4090 and finishing up the initial lineup with the SUPER family At CES, the company unveiled its new RTX 50 "Blackwell" family which features a brand new architecture and several changes such as new cores, AI accelerators, new memory standards, and the latest video/display capabilities. Today, NVIDIA is releasing the second fastest card within its "RTX 50" portfolio, the GeForce RTX 5080. The GeForce RTX 5080 is a top-of-the-line graphics card, designed for enthusiast gamers, and features a price point of $999 US which is the same as the RTX 4080 SUPER. Today, we will be trying out Palit GeForce RTX 5080 GameRock OC, a custom variant designed with a brand new cooler and retailing at a premium of around $1200 US (+200 US over MSRP). With Blackwell, NVIDIA is going full-on into the AI segment with loads of optimizations & AI-specific accelerators. The Blackwell GPU does many traditional things that we would expect from a next-generation GPU, but simultaneously breaks the barrier when it comes to untraditional GPU operations. To sum up some features: The technologies mentioned above are some of the main building blocks of the Blackwell GPU, but there's more within the graphics core itself which we will talk about in detail so let's get started.

Colorful GeForce RTX 5080 Battle NX 16 GB GPU Review - Enthusiast Performance at $749

It's been two years since NVIDIA introduced its Ada Lovelace GPUs, kicking things off with the RTX 4090 and finishing up the initial lineup with the SUPER family At CES, the company unveiled its new RTX 50 "Blackwell" family which features a brand new architecture and several changes such as new cores, AI accelerators, new memory standards, and the latest video/display capabilities. Today, NVIDIA released the third fastest card within its "RTX 50" portfolio, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti retains its enthusiast positioning with the green team promising lots of performance at a price point of $749 US which is $50 US lower than the 4070 Ti SUPER. Today, we will be trying out Colorful GeForce RTX 5070 Ti NB EX, a custom variant designed with a ton of cooling potential and retails at MSRP. With Blackwell, NVIDIA is going full-on into the AI segment with loads of optimizations & AI-specific accelerators. The Blackwell GPU does many traditional things that we would expect from a GPU, but simultaneously breaks the barrier when it comes to untraditional GPU operations. To sum up some features: The technologies mentioned above are some of the main building blocks of the Blackwell GPU, but there's more within the graphics core itself which we will talk about in detail so let's get started.

Colorful GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Battle NX 16 GB GPU Review - Enthusiast Performance at $749

It's been two years since NVIDIA introduced its Ada Lovelace GPUs, kicking things off with the RTX 4090 and finishing up the initial lineup with the SUPER family At CES, the company unveiled its new RTX 50 "Blackwell" family which features a brand new architecture and several changes such as new cores, AI accelerators, new memory standards, and the latest video/display capabilities. Today, NVIDIA released the third fastest card within its "RTX 50" portfolio, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti retains its enthusiast positioning with the green team promising lots of performance at a price point of $749 US which is $50 US lower than the 4070 Ti SUPER. Today, we will be trying out Colorful GeForce RTX 5070 Ti NB EX, a custom variant designed with a ton of cooling potential and retails at MSRP. With Blackwell, NVIDIA is going full-on into the AI segment with loads of optimizations & AI-specific accelerators. The Blackwell GPU does many traditional things that we would expect from a GPU, but simultaneously breaks the barrier when it comes to untraditional GPU operations. To sum up some features: The technologies mentioned above are some of the main building blocks of the Blackwell GPU, but there's more within the graphics core itself which we will talk about in detail so let's get started.

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X OC review

Introduction and Analysis We test the third graphics card in NVIDIA's new lineup, today the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB graphics memory. Based on the same GPU as the RTX 5080, this GPU has been dulled down a notch. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is available on February 20, 2025, debuting at around $749,- for the MSRP models. Aimed at gurus in gaming it demands a power supply capable of handling its 300W total graphics power, as well as an effective cooling system to handle heat output. With a single 16-pin power connector, the card simplifies power delivery compared to multiple older connectors. Mind you that NVIDIA is not releasing their reference aka founders edition. Built around the GB203 GPU, the RTX 5070 Ti houses 8,960 CUDA cores and 70 Ray Tracing cores, supported by 280 Tensor cores dedicated to artificial intelligence and deep learning tasks. Its base clock speed is set at 2,300 MHz, climbing to 2,452 MHz when thermal and power conditions permit. The memory subsystem comprises 16GB of GDDR7 operating at 28 Gbps across a 256-bit interface, ensuring considerable bandwidth for graphically demanding applications. These resources position the card to handle computationally heavy projects in rendering, simulation, and advanced 3D workflows. DirectX 12 Ultimate support allows the GPU to provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, variable-rate shading, and other modern graphics techniques. Nvidia's DLSS 4 further enhances performance by reconstructing high-resolution frames from lower-resolution inputs, minimizing workload without compromising significant visual detail. The convergence of these features renders the RTX 5070 Ti an appealing option for gurus seeking to maximize frame rates, image fidelity, and efficiency in a wide range of software and gaming environments. Whether handling sophisticated design tasks or playing the latest titles, this card's specifications and features are structured to sustain consistent performance across multiple resource-intensive operations. The RTX 5080, named "Blackwell," pays tribute to David Blackwell, a pioneering African-American mathematician and statistician known for his contributions to game theory, probability, and information theory. Blackwell's legacy in the National Academy of Sciences is immortalized through this GPU, reflecting NVIDIA's commitment to honouring innovators who have significantly impacted their fields. SpecificationRTX 5090RTX 5080RTX 5070 TiRTX 5070BlackwellGB202-300 GB203-400GB203-300-A1GB205-300-A1GPU SMs170 (192 Full)84 (84 Full)70 (84 Full)50 (50 SM Full)GPU Cores21,760 10,7528,9606,144Clock Speeds2010/24102300/26172300/24502160/2510Memory Capacity32 GB GDDR716 GB GDDR716 GB GDDR712 GB GDDR7Memory Bus512-bit 256-bit256-bit192-bitMemory Speed28 Gbps30 Gbps28 Gbps28 GbpsBandwidth1,792 GB/s960 GB/s896 GB/s672 GB/sTotal Board Power (TBP)575W360W300W250W Power Interface1x 12V-2x6 (16-Pin)1x 12V-2x6 (16-Pin)1x 12V-2x6 (16-Pin)1x 12VHPWR (16-Pin)Launch Date 2025January 30, 2025January 30, 2025February 20, 2025February Price$1999$999$749$549 MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X OC At its core, the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X OC is powered by Nvidia's GB203 GPU. It boasts 8,960 CUDA cores, which significantly enhance the parallel processing capabilities of the card, allowing for faster and more efficient computation. Coupled with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM running at 28 Gbps and a 256-bit memory bus. The core clock speed of the RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X OC has a boost clock reaching up to 2482 MHz. The MSI VENTUS 3X cooling system features three powerful fans designed to provide efficient heat dissipation. The TORX Fan 5.0 technology combines traditional fan blades with dispersion fan blades, optimizing airflow and reducing noise levels. This ensures that the GPU remains cool even during extended gaming sessions or heavy rendering tasks. Additionally, the heatsink and heat pipes are designed to maximize thermal efficiency, further enhancing the card's cooling capabilities. One of the standout features of the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X OC is its support for NVIDIA's DLSS 4 technology. DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) leverages AI to upscale lower-resolution images, providing higher frame rates without compromising image quality. The card also supports real-time ray tracing, bringing lifelike lighting, shadows, and reflections to compatible games. This, combined with the card's ability to handle resolutions up to 8K, ensures that gamers and creators can experience their content with stunning detail and realism. The RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X OC is equipped with three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port, allowing for multiple high-resolution monitor setups. This is particularly beneficial for content creators who require expansive workspaces or gamers who enjoy immersive multi-monitor gaming experiences. The card supports the latest DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of applications and games. Additionally, it supports NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, which synchronizes the refresh rate of the monitor with the GPU, reducing screen tearing and providing a smoother gaming experience.