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The Ada Lovelace architecture was superseded by Nvidia's Blackwell architecture. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 generational benchmark performance gains comparatively eclipsed by GeForce 40 series in PassMark

Both the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 have been tested in PassMark’s G3D Mark benchmark for high-end graphics cards. While the overall performance and standing of the Blackwell cards is as expected, the generational performance i...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2025 23:23

The new Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop comes with one CPU and GPU combination for now. (Image source: Dell)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 still available in new Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop for $4,449.99

Stock shortages of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards are expected to continue for some time. The GeForce RTX 5080 can be picked up inside Dell's new Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop, albeit for a minimum of $4,449.99 a...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2025 21:17

The driver issues have surfaced amidst widespread RTX 5090 stock shortages. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Serious RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D driver issues reportedly turn GPUs into expensive paperweights

Reports of the RTX 5090 and the China-only RTX 5090D variant facing driver issues have surfaced online. The key issue seems to be faulty drivers that result in a system not recognizing the RTX 5090/5090D.

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Feb 2025 21:06

RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs blamed for melted power connector, but an RTX 4090 was at fault

Finding an Nvidia RTX 5080 or 5090 in stock at MSRP is almost like striking gold. Lucky buyers could soon regret their purchases if the powerful GPUs burn out. Hong Kong tech site PCM posted pictures of melted power connectors bef...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Feb 2025 17:18

The GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 gaming GPUs are obscenely difficult to get, for now, at least. (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

Four-month wait for RTX 5090: UK retailer paints sombre picture for Nvidia RTX 5090, RTX 5080 availability

Folks familiar with gaming hardware launches had presumably foreseen inevitable supply shortages for Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 gaming GPUs. However, the reality of the aforementioned shortages appears to be worse than anyone ...

Sambit Saha, 02 Feb 2025 18:59

Variants of the GeForce RTX 5090 are being sold for ungodly sums on sites like eBay. (Image source: eBay - edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 sells for extraordinary 193% markup in the US as Japanese consumers face similar reseller predicament

A Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Overclocked graphics card has just been sold for an obscene amount on eBay, with the seller openly admitting that they had recently purchased the board from Micro Center. It’s not just gamers ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2025 18:23

Scalper bot blamed for having purchased nearly every single RTX 50 FE GPU sold by Proshop in Europe. (Image source: Nvidia, Figure, edited)

Gamers left high and dry as scalper bot clears entire Nvidia RTX 5090, RTX 5080 FE stock in Europe

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 gaming GPUs appear to be suffering from one of the most supply-limited launches in recent memory. Unsurprisingly, scalpers are already doing their thing, inevitably making things even worse for gamers int...

Sambit Saha, 01 Feb 2025 18:18

Edward Snowden was distinctly displeased with Nvidia's RTX 5080 specifications. (Image source: @Snowden/Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia blasted as "F-tier" as Edward Snowden blows his whistle over RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 VRAM amounts

Nvidia and its recent GeForce RTX 50 series launch, which many have labeled a “paper launch” due to immediate stock shortages, have been lambasted from a somewhat surprising corner of the internet. Renowned whistleblower and forme...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2025 12:22

3DMark now supports DLSS 4 benchmarks for the Nvidia RTX 50 series

DLSS 4 and its improved AI upscaling are the main advantages of the RTX 50 series. With the latest 3DMark update, gamers can now easily test how the technology impacts frame rates. Some DLSS 4 features apply to older generations, ...

Adam Corsetti, 31 Jan 2025 17:15

Nvidia 50 series prices rising (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 prices soaring to double or triple MSRP amidst shortages

The RTX 50 series launch was predictably discouraging for gamers desperate for a GPU upgrade. eBay scalpers are once again profiting, reselling the RTX 5090 for $6000 or more. Is there any hope of the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 becoming...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Jan 2025 21:21

The GeForce RTX 5070 and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti use completely different GPUs despite being part of the same series. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia reveals full GeForce RTX 5070 and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti specs after alleged release date leaks

Nvidia has not officially confirmed the release date of the GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti yet. Instead, it has finally confirmed full specifications for both cards, which will be early examples of its GB205 and GB203 GPU...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2025 18:39

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming Trio board supports improved airflow control. (Image source: MSI)

MSI shares RTX 5090 delay information as custom PC builder confirms "stock is minimal"

MSI has confirmed that it will be delaying shipping of its RTX 5090 boards due to stock shortages. The AIB partner currently has six variants of the GeForce RTX 5090 listed on its US site, including the Suprim Liquid and Gaming Tr...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2025 09:52

Nvidia will not be offering the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in Founders Edition form. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti release dates surface in new leak

A new report has revealed the release dates for Nvidia's first RTX 5070 series release. While the card's actual launch date aligns with a prior leak, reviews are set to drop a day earlier.

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2025 17:13

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce 16G (Image source: Gigabyte)

Best Buy confirms more Nvidia RTX 5080 prices two days before release date

Best Buy might have a limited supply of Nvidia RTX 5080 GPUs, but gamers won't be short on options. The retailer just listed new Gigabyte graphics cards, with most models priced above $999.99. Buyers shouldn't expect these GPUs to...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Jan 2025 16:54

Nvidia RTX 5090 stock shortage (Image source: Nvidia)

Days before the Nvidia RTX 5090 release date, customers are camping out at Micro Center

Whether or not the RTX 50 series is a generational leap in performance, demand remains sky-high. Facing shortages, customers are already lining up outside a U.S. retailer before the January 30th release date. Is camping the best s...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Jan 2025 16:54

Nvidia RTX 5090 FE's cooling solution (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia shares what makes the Founders Edition RTX 5090 special

The Nvidia RTX 5090 FE features a slim two-slot design with an advanced cooling solution, including a two-thirds blow-through system and 3D vapor chamber. Innovations like liquid metal on the GPU die and user-friendly features suc...

Sebastian Jankowski, 27 Jan 2025 15:18

Nvidia has updated the design of its Founders Edition cards for the RTX 50 series. (Image source: Sebastian Bade for Notebookcheck)

Leaked RTX 5080 Time Spy Graphics score shows small lead vs RX 7900 XTX and 15% improvement vs RTX 4080 Super

3DMark Time Spy Graphics score of the RTX 5080 has surfaced online and it puts the RTX 5080 around 15% ahead of the RTX 4080 Super. This performance gap shrinks quite substantially when we compare the RTX 5080 to the RX 7900 XTX.

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Jan 2025 13:06

The MSRP for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 card is $999. (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5080 and other GeForce 50 series board MSRPs supposedly to blame for hefty AIB prices

A discussion about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 board has led to an interesting disclosure that might explain why some custom boards from companies like Asus and Gigabyte will allegedly launch with high price tags. However, any gam...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jan 2025 12:03

The new S1334 cable. (Image source: Silkland)

Silkland releases 6.6-foot cable with VESA-certified DisplayPort 2.1 80Gb/s support

If you happen to have an RTX 5090 or RX 7900 XTX graphics card to connect to your shiny new OLED monitor, Silkland asserts that its latest 6.6-foot cable is the one for you. It is VESA-certifIed to support the up-to-80 gigabits pe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2025 19:12

The RTX 5090 Founders Edition has an official retail price of $1,999. (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090 tested at same power level: RTX 50 flagship shows efficiency downgrade vs previous gen

Nvidia's latest flagship GPU, the RTX 5090, has a 28% higher TDP than its predecessor, the RTX 4090. This 28% increase in TDP, and a healthy increase in CUDA cores, makes the RTX 5090 around 27% faster vs the RTX 4090. However, th...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Jan 2025 21:33

Gamers may have to part with ridiculous sums of money for the newest custom GeForce 50 series graphics cards. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

RTX 5090 for $2,799, RTX 5080 for $1,899: Prices for custom Blackwell graphics cards leak

Prices for custom variants of the GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards have apparently been leaked via retailer error. The highest-priced RTX 5090 card on the list is the Asus ROG Astral OC, which is supposedly goi...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jan 2025 08:08

Nvidia RTX 5090 power connector concerns (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia addresses RTX 5090 melting power connector concerns

The RTX 5090 will force some gamers to upgrade their PC's power supply. Even with enough juice, buyers may worry that melted power connectors will spoil the fun. How do Nvidia (and its AIB partners) plan to avoid the issues that a...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jan 2025 17:48

The RTX 5090 Founders Edition has an MSRP of $1,999. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 launch supply concerns mount as custom gaming PC builder terms it as "worst"

Launch supply of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is seemingly quite bad, as a custom gaming PC builder has warned users of the GPU's shortage. This is not the first time that we've heard about concerns pertaining to the RTX 5090's ava...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jan 2025 16:32

Congratulations! It's a baby Blackwell graphics card. (Image source: Asus)

ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition card weighs almost as much as average newborn baby

The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition card has turned up in a short review video alongside the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC and Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice 32G cards. The whopping graphics card from...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jan 2025 07:28

The RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080 feature 32 and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, respectively. (Image source: Nvidia, Moore's Law Is Dead, edited)

RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 launch supply to be quite limited: AIB RTX 5090 stock could be on same level as RTX 3090

Launch supply of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 is reportedly going to be tight. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the RTX 5090 stock at launch from AIB's is expected to be on the same level as the RTX 3090, a GPU that also had pretty ...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jan 2025 13:18

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU packs 33% more GPU cores than its predecessor. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 crushes RTX 4090 in Blender benchmark, leads predecessor by almost 37%

A recently uploaded listing on Blender Open Data has revealed how well the RTX 5090 performs in Blender, using the OptiX rendering engine. The result appears to line up almost exactly with what we would have expected from the Blac...

Sambit Saha, 18 Jan 2025 13:13

The RTX 5090D is an RTTX 5090 with cut-down AI and crypto capabilities. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia RTX 5090D vs RTX 4090: 20% boost in gaming performance without DLSS or frame generation

The GeForce RTX 50-series launch was something of a mixed bag. While Nvidia's AI-driven DLSS 4 and frame-generation allows for some incredible FPS figures, the improvements in terms of raw performance appears to be far more modest...

Sambit Saha, 17 Jan 2025 18:46

The RTX 5090 desktop GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 tested in Cyberpunk 2077

The RTX 5090 desktop GPU has been tested by a YouTuber with and without DLSS and Frame Generation in Cyberpunk 2077. With full Path Tracing enabled at 4K resolution and ultra settings, the RTX 5090 needs DLSS to push the average F...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Jan 2025 12:07

The Zotac RTX 5090 AMP Extreme Infinity will feature a massive 600-watt TDP. (Image source: Zotac, Unsplash, edits)

600-watt Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090: Fresh listing reveals Zotac AMP Extreme Infinity specifications

Zotac has listed its upcoming RTX 5090 AMP Extreme Infinity graphics card on its website, revealing key specifications of the card, including higher clock speeds and a massive 600-watt TDP.

Sambit Saha, 14 Jan 2025 18:46

The Asus TUF A18 gaming laptop houses the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU in an 18-inch chassis. (Image source: Asus)

CES 2025 | RTX 5070-powered Asus TUF A18 gaming laptop: 18-inch behemoth debuts with powerful internals

The Asus TUF A18 is a brand-new 18-inch gaming laptop with next-generation internals. Powered by up to an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 260 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, the TUF A18 aims to bring commendable gaming prowess w...

Sambit Saha, 08 Jan 2025 15:05

The RTX 5080 desktop GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, resulting in 960 GB/s of bandwidth. (Image source: Nvidia)

New RTX 5080 appears mighty impressive in early testing with 4x Frame Generation resulting in insane performance increase

The newly announced RTX 5080 desktop GPU is looking like a solid upgrade over the RTX 4080 Super thanks to the enticing price of just $999 and the promise a big performance boost with DLSS 4 Frame Generation. According to some pre...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Jan 2025 12:21

75 games to date already support DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia DLSS 4 promises 8x better gaming performance as well as upgrades for older GeForce RTX GPUs

Nvidia DLSS 4 promises significantly better gaming performance by generating three out of four frames using artificial intelligence. Users of older graphics cards back to the GeForce RTX 2000 are also expected to benefit from DLSS...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Jan 2025 05:09

The MSI Vector 17 HX AI updates the Vector 17 HX (pictured) with an Nvidia 50 series GPU and Arrow Lake CPU. (Image source: MSI)

CES 2025 | MSI launches Vector 17 HX AI gaming laptop with top-of-the-line hardware from Intel, Nvidia

The MSI Vector 17 HX AI refreshes last year's Vector 17 HX with some of the best laptop components available on the market. The new gaming laptop from MSI features an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU.

Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2025 22:12

The RTX 5090 AMP Extreme Infinity. (Image source: Zotac)

Zotac Gaming unveils AMP Extreme Infinity and Solid cards based on RTX 50-series graphics

Zotac Gaming has announced that it is ready to support those who want to make the Blackwell upgrade with its latest AMP Extreme Infinity, Solid and Solid OC ranges. Their BladeLink fans are augmented with the OEM's latest IceStorm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2025 18:36

Nvidia brings 200-billion-parameter AI models to the desktop with Project DIGITS. (Image source: Nvidia on YouTube)

CES 2025 | Nvidia unveils Project DIGITS AI supercomputer for the desktop AI developer

The Nvidia Project DIGITS desktop supercomputer with 20-core ARM CPU and Grace Blackwell GPU gives AI researchers the ability to develop 200-billion-parameter large-language models with a single unit, 405-billion-parameter models ...

David Chien, 07 Jan 2025 06:38

Alienware Area-51 is offered in 16 and 18-inch variants. (Image Source: Dell)

CES 2025 | Dell resurrects Area-51 for the third time with Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51 featuring Arrow Lake-HX and GeForce RTX 50 graphics sans DGFF

Dell is once again bringing back Area-51 to Alienware gaming laptops. The new Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51 essentially succeed the Alienware m16 and m18, respectively, but with a slightly modified chassis featurin...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2025 05:00

The upcoming Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs are set to be the talk of the town in early 2025. (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

Blackwell goes mainstream: What to expect from the upcoming Nvidia RTX 50-series gaming GPUs

Leak Lounge It's a tacitly known fact that Nvidia's widely anticipated RTX 50-series gaming GPUs are poised to be unveiled at CES 2025. From the power-hungry RTX 5090 with 33% more CUDA cores than its predecessor, to the memory-starved RTX 50...

Sambit Saha, 05 Jan 2025 11:18

RTX 5080 leak further confirms price increase and DLSS4 upgrade ahead of CES 2025 launch

A new supposed retail leak of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 suggests that a $150 price increase may be on the cards for Blackwell, with the listing also confirming an upgrade to DLSS4.

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jan 2025 20:16

The RTX 5090 is expected to boast a 575-watt TDP. (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 flexes with a massive 575-watt TDP, while RTX 5080 opts for a leaner 360 watts

As we inch closer to the official unveiling of Nvidia's next-generation GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, more information continues to pop up on the interwebs surrounding the widely anticipated cards. A recent leak sheds light on the T...

Sambit Saha, 03 Jan 2025 19:29

Nvidia RTX 5080 price leak with questionable accuracy claims $300 price increase over 4080

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is on the way, with a January 2025 release on the cards for the high-end gaming GPU. At first glance, it looks like the RTX 5080 will be some $300 more expensive than its RTX 4080 predecessor, but the l...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Dec 2024 23:06

The Clevo X580 combines a GeForce RTX 5000 with Arrow Lake-HX. (Image source: TerransForce)

Gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 5000, 192 GB RAM, 4K display and Thunderbolt 5: Leak reveals new Clevo flagship

The next-generation flagship gaming laptops are on the horizon, and a new leak reveals what users can expect from one of Clevo's most premium 18-inch models. With a 4K display, 192 GB of RAM, Thunderbolt 5 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5...

Hannes Brecher, 27 Dec 2024 02:06

GeForce RTX 5090 leak confirms massive GB202 GPU and GDDR7 memory (Image source: Nvidia)

Monster revealed: leak shows massive GPU of the GeForce RTX 5090 surrounded by GDDR7 chips

A new leaked picture has revealed the huge GB202 GPU of Nvidia's upcoming flagship GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. The GPU is surrounded by GDDR7 memory chips, providing a total memory capacity of 32 GB. The new graphics card is e...

Andrew Sozinov, 26 Dec 2024 13:00

The RTX 5080 leaked box art might reveal Nvidia's next big thing - or not. (Image source: Videocardz)

Leaked RTX 5080 box art drops cryptic hint regarding Neural Rendering capabilities

The packaging material for an upcoming RTX 5080 "Blackwell" GPU has leaked online, and has been confirmed as the real deal. The exterior does not reveal much, but it does drop a major hint at one of Blackwell's most exciting upcom...

Sambit Saha, 24 Dec 2024 16:53

Asus teases launch date for new Nvidia RTX 5000 ROG Strix laptops with RGB overload

Asus has added an official launch date for its previously-revealed RGB-laden ROG gaming laptops coming to CES 2025. The new ROG laptop will apparently feature an RGB strip all around the lower casing, along with large ROG Strix br...

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Dec 2024 20:59

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 leak tips January 2025 launch with RTX 5090 to follow soon after

It looks like Nvidia is priming for a mid-January launch for its GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB GPU, per the latest leaks. The launch will shake up the usual formula, which generally sees the top-tier GPU launch first.

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Dec 2024 04:46

Nvidia RTX 50 series details leak in China: Up to 32GB GDDR7 memory for RTX 5090D (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5090D leak shows new China-exclusive flagship with 32GB GDDR7 memory

Nvidia's next-gen RTX 50 series specs have leaked, revealing substantial upgrades across the lineup. The flagship RTX 5090 packs 32GB GDDR7 memory and 21,760 CUDA cores, while the RTX 5070 brings 12GB GDDR7.

Nathan Ali, 18 Dec 2024 19:48