NVIDIA’s RTX 5000 series: When and at what price?

The end of the year is shaping up to be electrifying for fans of high-end graphics performance. NVIDIA is set to reveal its crown jewels—the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 series—promising a revolution in our gaming experiences. 

Expected with a heady mix of frenzy and anticipation, these graphics cards are about to redefine the standards with added power, optimised energy efficiency, and significant advances in Reflex and DLSS technologies. 

The launch is targeted for the last quarter of 2024, specifically between October and December.

Spotlight on the future stars

• The GeForce RTX 5090 : A technological powerhouse with its GB202 GPU, manufactured by TSMC using a 3 nm process. It promises a 50% increase in the number of Cuda Cores, reaching up to 192 SM, a boosted L2 cache of nearly 80%, higher clock speeds of 15%, a 512-bit GDDR7 memory running at a dizzying 28 Gbps, and the integration of PCIe 5.0 and DP 2.1 interfaces. So what’s the result? Performance that could soar by up to 70% beyond its predecessors.

• The GeForce RTX 5080 : Don’t underestimate it; it’s ready to make waves with its GB203 GPU and the same ultra-fine 3 nm process. With a maximum of 96 SM, it positions itself as the powerful younger sister of the RTX 5090, likely equipped with 256-bit GDDR7 memory. It embodies the promise of a half RTX 5090—yet with power and efficiency that remain impressive.

These technological gems are set to redefine what “power” and “efficiency” mean in the world of gaming. As for the price, although no official information is in the pipeline, it’s easy to imagine they won’t be within everyone’s reach.

Keep your eyes peeled, because the future of video games is set to be brighter and more immersive than ever.