NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Found With Reduced ROPs, Extending RTX 50 Series GPU Issues
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has become the latest RTX 50 series GPU to suffer from misrepresented hardware specifications, following similar reports of reduced Render Output Pipelines (ROPs) on the GeForce RTX 5090. According to recent findings, some RTX 5070 Ti units are shipping with 88 ROPs instead of the officially listed 96, marking a noticeable downgrade in performance.
RTX 5070 Ti Performance Reduction Confirmed by User Reports
A Facebook user posted a GPU-Z screenshot, later shared on X by @GawroskiT, revealing the ROP reduction on an RTX 5070 Ti model. While the specific GPU vendor remains unknown, this confirms that NVIDIA’s ROP issue extends beyond the RTX 5090, affecting other high-end Blackwell GPUs.
How the ROP Reduction Impacts Performance
The RTX 5070 Ti was officially listed with 96 ROPs, but affected units are shipping with only 88.
This represents an 8.4% reduction, potentially impacting pixel processing performance and overall frame rates.
The Pixel Fillrate is notably affected, dropping from 287.7 GPixel/s (96 ROPs) to 223.7 GPixel/s on affected cards.
Even with a boost clock adjustment to 2.99 GHz, the Pixel Fillrate only reaches 263.12 GPixel/s, still 9% lower than expected.
NVIDIA has officially acknowledged that 0.5% of their RTX 5090, 5090D, and 5070 Ti GPUs contain fewer ROPs than advertised, but this number cannot be independently verified. Given that thousands of GPUs are produced, even 0.5% can represent a significant number of affected units.
Lack of Transparency from NVIDIA and Board Partners
One of the most significant concerns is NVIDIA’s failure to disclose these discrepancies before these GPUs reach customers. Users are paying full price (or higher, given inventory shortages) for a product that does not meet officially listed specifications.
NVIDIA claims that the performance impact is around 4% on average, but the real-world impact will vary depending on specific games and workloads. In competitive or high-fidelity gaming scenarios, even single-digit performance losses can be significant, particularly for those investing in high-end gaming rigs.
Growing Issues in NVIDIA's RTX 50 Series
This ROP issue is just one of several problems reported in the GeForce RTX 50 series so far:
Melting 12-pin power connectors – Significant overheating and power delivery failures have been documented.
Black screens and stability issues – Users have reported random display failures.
Missing ROPs on RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti – Confirmed cases of hardware downgrades.
Burning capacitors and VRM failures – Some RTX 5090 models have caught fire, particularly high-end AIB variants.
Limited availability – Supply shortages are making GPUs more expensive, worsening the issue for affected customers.
Final Thoughts: Is the RTX 50 Series Becoming a Risky Investment?
NVIDIA’s lack of transparency and hardware inconsistencies are raising serious concerns among consumers. While hardware defects can happen in any production cycle, failing to disclose these issues before purchase is misleading.
With AMD’s RX 9070 series launching soon, NVIDIA’s reliability concerns could push gamers toward alternative options. If more RTX 50 series models are found with similar issues, NVIDIA could face significant backlash from its consumer base.
Would you still consider purchasing an RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5090, knowing about these issues? Share your thoughts in the comments!
