
NVIDIA Unveils GeForce RTX 50 'Blackwell' GPUs Ahead of CES 2025 | Image Source: wccftech.com
SANTA CLARA, California, December 21, 2024 – NVIDIA is ready to revolutionize the GPU game market with the launch of its GeForce RTX 50 “Blackwell” line. According to Wccftech.com, the much awaited series will start with the GeForce RTX 5080, which will be available in mid-January 2025, shortly after its debut at CES 2025. This marks the beginning of a new era for game lovers, with important performances and architectural updates on the previous generation.
Launch strategy: priority RTX 5080
Unlike its previous 90-class GPU output approach, NVIDIA will launch the RTX 5080 as the first retail product on the Blackwell line. This strategy follows the mixed reception of RTX 4080, which fought to compete with the extremely positive response to RTX 4090. The RTX 5080, equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and offers speeds of up to 32 Gbps, aims to solve this problem by offering players a high performance but accessible option. According to Wccftech.com, this movement highlights NVIDIA’s efforts to consolidate its field in the high-end GPU market.
The RTX 5090: a power plant on the horizon
The RTX 5090 GeForce, the flagship model of NVIDIA, will follow the launch of RTX 5080 in a few weeks, scheduled for late January or mid-February. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, a 512 bit memory bus and an incredible 1792 GB/s bandwidth, the RTX 5090 is ready to set new benchmarks in the calculation of games and performances. The enthusiasts look forward to their arrival, as it promises a unique gaming experience and a massive generational leap in power and efficiency. The RTX 5090 will be accompanied by a variant “5090D”, which serves users who demand the best absolute in gaming hardware.
Heat competition: the role of AMD and Intel
While NVIDIA dominates the high-end segment, its AMD and Intel competitors focus on the main GPU. The AMD offers in this space will aim to attract players with strong lightning capabilities and competitive prices. Meanwhile, Intel’s GPU Arc B580, for $250, took the market by surprise with its performance and value, capturing considerable attention from budget-conscious players. According to industry reports, Intel’s growing popularity in the GPU market poses a challenge for both NVIDIA and AMD, particularly in entry and mid-range segments.
Key specifications of the GeForce RTX 50 series
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series presents several innovative developments. The RTX 5080 has 10,752 CUDA kernels, a 256-bit memory interface and a total bandwidth of 1024 GB/s. The RTX 5090, in comparison, offers a huge 21.760 CUDA nuclei, a 33% increase in memory capacity compared to its predecessor, and an impressive total power of 600W board (TBP). These specifications highlight NVIDIA’s approach to deliver unprecedented performance gains at all levels. In addition, both GPUs benefit from the new Blackwell architecture, which significantly improves efficiency and computing power.
Market impact and preliminary lists
GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 will be available in Founders edition and in custom partner variants. The first lists of these GPUs have already appeared online, generating emotions between players and hardware enthusiasts. According to Wccftech.com, this pre-launch activity suggests a strong demand and a widespread anticipation for the Blackwell series. As NVIDIA prepares to master the premium game GPU market, competitors will have to innovate quickly to keep pace.
While AMD and Intel focus on different segments, the first NVIDIA 2025 launch leading positions in state-of-the-art GPU technology. With the RTX 50 series, the company aims to offer solutions for high-end games and professional workloads, thus strengthening its status as market leader.
CES 2025 will be an official step to reveal these innovative products, with the CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang providing detailed information on Blackwell’s architecture. As the GPU image evolves, players and professionals can expect an exciting year of technological progress and fierce competition.