Conclusion
For the Blackwell RTX-50 series launch, NVIDIA strategically chose to introduce their flagship model first, launching the GeForce RTX 5090 ahead of other models to set a high benchmark in performance. Following this release, other models, like the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070, are set to be launched, all of which we assume will also be impressive with DLSS 4 and their new design. The RTX 5090 remains the pinnacle regarding raw power and capabilities and is in a class of its own, alongside its high price tag.
The RTX 5090’s launch price of $2000 might be seen as prohibitively high, reflecting its leading-edge technology and external economic factors like future tariffs, which can exacerbate consumer costs. While enthusiasts who demand the very best performance may find the price justifiable, we hope for more accessible pricing to allow a broader audience to experience this top-tier technology. Unfortunately, the pricing strategy, influenced by challenging market conditions, puts these remarkable advancements out of reach for many. Still, NVIDIA continues to push the envelope, offering unmatched performance that hardcore gamers and professionals will surely appreciate despite the steep investment.
The RTX 5090, built on the AD102 graphics processor, represents a significant technological leap as the world’s first 5-nanometer GPU crafted at TSMC Taiwan. With 16,384 GPU cores activated, the RTX 5090 achieves substantial performance gains by boosting numbers and enhancing the intelligence of its units. The advancements include a massive increase in L2 cache to 72 MB from 6 MB and numerous enhancements to ray-tracing cores that provide features like shader execution reordering and opacity tests. One of the most revolutionary features introduced with this generation is DLSS 4, which leverages deep learning to interpolate frames, effectively doubling the frame rate in supported scenarios. This smooths out gameplay and enhances visual fidelity, making it a groundbreaking feature for gamers and professional users alike.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition’s powerful performance makes it an essential upgrade for enthusiasts and professionals aiming to push the limits of what’s possible in their digital environments. Purists will not enjoy DLSS 4 and will want a much larger raw performance jump, but for those who do, the performance uplift will make them drop their jaws just like we did. We remember titles like Hogwarts Legacy having performance issues at launch, and with DLSS 4 enabled, we saw incredibly high gains of 301.6 AI-generated FPS performance difference over its raw power. Nothing can replace proper optimization, but expanding the capabilities of a game to perform in such large amounts is amazing.
If the pricing makes this out of reach for you, that is completely understandable, and we believe the 70 class of cards will again be the king in pricing and performance increases for this generation. We will have part 2 of this review with a full 98000x3D test suite of 28 to 30 games and further testing of DLSS. Please look for this soon! This is the top of the class, and we hope for more competition from AMD and even Intel soon; however, there is nothing that comes close to this. Happy gaming!
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