Unveiled at CES 2025, NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50 Series represents a substantial advancement in GPU technology. Built on the new Blackwell architecture, these GPUs introduce groundbreaking features like DLSS 4, GDDR7 memory, and PCIe 5.0 support, setting new standards for gaming and creative applications .NVIDIA+1Polygon+1Investor’s Business Daily+6Diario AS+6NVIDIA+6
Key Features and Specifications
1. Blackwell Architecture
The RTX 50 Series is powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, delivering significant improvements in AI performance and energy efficiency. This architecture enables advanced features such as DLSS 4 and supports the latest GDDR7 memory, enhancing overall GPU capabilities .
2. DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation
DLSS 4 introduces Multi-Frame Generation, allowing the GPU to generate multiple frames for each rendered frame. This results in smoother gameplay and higher frame rates, particularly beneficial in graphically intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2 .Tom’s Guide+1Polygon+1
3. GDDR7 Memory and PCIe 5.0
The adoption of GDDR7 memory provides higher bandwidth and improved energy efficiency compared to GDDR6X. Combined with PCIe 5.0 support, the RTX 50 Series ensures faster data transfer rates, reducing latency and enhancing overall performance .PolygonNVIDIA
4. Enhanced AI Capabilities
With increased AI processing power, the RTX 50 Series supports NVIDIA ACE technologies, enabling more realistic and responsive AI-driven game characters. This advancement enhances immersion and interactivity in gaming experiences .NVIDIA Newsroom+1NVIDIA+1
Model Breakdown
Model | CUDA Cores | VRAM | TDP | MSRP (USD) | Release Date |
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RTX 5060 | 3,840 | 8GB | 145W | $299 | May 2025 |
RTX 5060 Ti | 4,608 | 8GB/16GB | 180W | $379/$429 | April 2025 |
RTX 5070 | 6,144 | 12GB | 250W | $549 | March 2025 |
RTX 5070 Ti | 8,960 | 16GB | 300W | $749 | February 2025 |
RTX 5080 | 10,752 | 16GB | 360W | $999 | January 2025 |
RTX 5090 | 21,760 | 32GB | 575W | $1,999 | January 2025 |