What's new in RTX Blackwell? Nvidia RTX 50 series GPU features explained

The Nvidia RTX 50 series, unveiled at CES 2025, features the fastest and the most capable graphics cards by Team Green right now. The RTX 50 will not only be the new holy grail for gamers, but it also has the potential to revolutionize the computer and information technology industry with its state-of-the-art AI integration, which is expected to boost the speed and efficiency of artificial intelligence tools.

Built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the RTX 50 series introduces groundbreaking features, such as GDDR7 memory, DLSS 4, and FP4 quantization, that will help gamers, creators and software engineers do their work much more efficiently.

This article discusses everything known about the Nvidia RTX 50 series so far.

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What are the features of Nvidia RTX 50 series?

A new revolution in the world of GPUs (Image via Nvidia)

Here are the major features of the Nvidia RTX 50 series:

GDDR7 Memory

• Provides faster speeds and greater efficiency compared to GDDR6X.
• Handles demanding workloads, massive 3D projects, and complex gaming scenarios with ease.

DLSS 4

• Multi Frame Generation: Uses AI to generate up to three frames for every one rendered frame, significantly boosting frame rates.
• Enhanced performance: Runs smoother even while handling graphics-heavy software.
• Application: Supported by D5 Render, Chaos Vantage, and RTX Remix for professional 3D applications.

FP4 Quantization

• Efficiency: Reduces memory requirements for generative AI models, making them accessible on more GPUs.
• Comparison to FP16: FP4 uses less than half the memory and doubles performance.
• Impact on AI: Enables real-time generative AI workflows, including Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.1 [dev] and Stability AI’s SPAR3D model.

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How does Nvidia RTX 50 series improve gaming performance and video editing?

The new 50 series has something for everyone (Image via Nvidia)

Gaming performance

The Nvidia RTX 50 Series delivers unparalleled gaming experiences with the following features:

• AI-enhanced frame generation through DLSS 4
• Realistic visuals with advanced ray tracing technologies like RTX Skin and Neural Radiance Cache

Video editing and livestreaming

• Professional-Grade Color: Support for 4:2:2 color format ensures enhanced color grading capabilities
• NVIDIA NVENC Enhancements: Improved video quality (5% increase) for HEVC and AV1 encoding. Accelerated export times — up to 60% faster than the RTX 4090
• AI Livestreaming Tools:
• NVIDIA Broadcast adds features like Studio Voice and Virtual Key Light
• Streamlabs Intelligent Streaming Assistant automates tasks for streamers

3D Rendering

• RTX 5090’s 32GB VRAM and fourth-gen RT Cores enable larger, more detailed projects.
• DLSS 4 optimizations allow 3D artists to render at higher frame rates at much smoother rate.

NVIDIA NIM Microservices and Blueprints

• NIM Microservices: Simplify AI workflows for creators and developers
• Blueprints for Generative AI: Enable text-to-image generation guided by 3D layouts

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What is the price of the Nvidia RTX 50 series?

The new RTX 50 series (Image via Nvidia)

The price range of the new GPUs are:

• GeForce RTX 5070: $549 — Comparable in performance to the RTX 4090, but at a cheaper price
• GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: $749
• GeForce RTX 5080: $999
• GeForce RTX 5090: $1,999 — Equipped with 32GB of VRAM for professional-grade tasks

The Nividia RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 will be available for desktops from January 2025. The release dates of the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 are yet to be revealed (potentially February 2025, according to Verge). The laptop versions of these GPUs will be available from March 2025.