NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 GPUs Officially Unveiled: Massive Performance Leaps at Unbeatable Prices
NVIDIA has officially launched its GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 GPUs, and they’re setting new benchmarks in gaming performance and value. Leveraging the Blackwell architecture and cutting-edge technologies like DLSS 4, these cards offer an impressive 2x performance boost over their predecessors, all while delivering better pricing.
GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Graphics Card
GPU: GB203-400-A1 with 10,752 CUDA cores (84 SMs, full GB203 die).
Memory: 16 GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, clocked at 30 Gbps for 960 GB/s bandwidth.
Performance: 2x faster than the RTX 4080 SUPER.
Power: 360W TBP (+12.5% over RTX 4080 SUPER).
Price: $999 USD (better value than the RTX 4080's $1199 launch price).
Target Audience: 4K gamers leveraging DLSS 4 for unparalleled visuals and frame rates.
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Graphics Card
GPU: GB203 with 8960 CUDA cores.
Memory: 16 GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896 GB/s bandwidth.
Performance: 2x the uplift of the RTX 4070 Ti.
Clock Speed: Boost clock at 2.45 GHz.
Price: $749 USD, offering outstanding performance for high-end gamers.
Target Audience: 1440p gamers seeking advanced performance and features like DLSS 4.
GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Graphics Card
GPU: GB205 with 6144 CUDA cores.
Memory: 12 GB GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, clocked at 28 Gbps for 672 GB/s bandwidth.
Performance: Outpaces the RTX 4090 at just $549 USD.
Power: 250W TBP (+14% over RTX 4070 SUPER).
Price: $549 USD, delivering phenomenal value for mid-to-high-end gaming setups.
Target Audience: Affordable high-performance gaming, especially at 1440p.
Technology Innovations
DLSS 4: Multi-frame generation and AI-enhanced visuals for massive performance gains across the lineup.
GDDR7 Memory: Faster and more efficient than GDDR6X, enabling higher bandwidth.
Improved PCB Design: Enhanced signal integrity with 14-layer PCBs and advanced back-drilling processes.
PCIe 5.0 & DP2.1a: Full support for next-gen connectivity and high-bandwidth displays.
Release Dates
RTX 5080: January 30, 2025.
RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5070: February 2025.
Custom AIB variants and Founders Edition models will be available for all three GPUs.
With these impressive price-to-performance gains, are you considering upgrading to one of NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!