Vastarmor has unveiled a compact, low-profile Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card prototype at CES, featuring a slim design and custom cooling, likely based on AMD's Navi 44 GPU, with further details to be explored.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 OC 32GB graphics card is now available at its original launch price of $1,999 at Walmart, making it the most powerful consumer GPU with significant performance improvements and the highest VRAM among gaming cards, after a period of high prices and scarcity.
The Intel Arc Pro B50, a low-profile workstation graphics card with 16GB RAM and 70W power, shows promising Linux performance benchmarks and improved open-source driver support, positioning it as a competitive and cost-effective alternative to NVIDIA's RTX A1000, with ongoing software enhancements through Intel's Project Battlematrix.
ASUS has unveiled the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Limited Edition, celebrating 30 years of graphics card innovation with a high-performance, aesthetically striking design featuring advanced cooling and lighting, and offering a chance to win this exclusive card through a virtual event.
The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics card is now available at its original MSRP of $999.99 on Amazon for Prime members, marking the first time it’s widely accessible at this price. It offers a slight performance boost over the RTX 4080 Super and is capable of handling demanding 4K gaming with ray tracing and DLSS 4 support, making it a strong choice for gamers seeking high performance at a reasonable price.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is now available at its original MAP price of $749 from Walmart, making it an attractive option for 4K gaming with high performance and support for DLSS 4. It offers excellent value compared to previous generation GPUs, performing similarly to the RTX 4080 Super and outperforming the more expensive RTX 5080, especially for gamers and AI users. The card is only available as an aftermarket model, with no Founder's Edition.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, after months of high prices, has seen a significant price reduction in the US and UK, making it more accessible for high-end gaming, though it remains expensive and power-hungry.
The MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5070 12GB graphics card is now available below its launch price of $549, at $539 from Newegg's eBay store, making it the best deal for this GPU which performs comparably to the RTX 4070 Super and supports DLSS 4 technology, ideal for 1440p gaming.
Nvidia announced the GeForce RTX 5050, a budget-friendly graphics card starting at $249, featuring the Blackwell architecture with 2560 CUDA cores, 8GB GDDR6 memory, and support for DLSS4 and Reflex 2, expected to be available in July, with a mobile version also shipping in laptops.
Rumors suggest that AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 8800 XT "RDNA 4" GPU will offer a 45% improvement in ray tracing performance over the RX 7900 XTX while consuming 25% less power. Expected to enter mass production in December and launch in Q1 2025, the GPU aims to compete with NVIDIA's RTX 4080 in performance but with lower power usage. Pricing is anticipated around $500, making it a competitive option in the mainstream graphics card market.
Intel's Arc Battlemage B580 GPU has been listed online with prices ranging from $246 to $260, positioning it as a new budget contender in the discrete GPU market. The B580 features the Intel Arc Xe2-HPG architecture, 12GB of GDDR6 memory, and 20 Xe Cores, marking a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Arc A580. This release signals Intel's continued commitment to the GPU market despite previous rumors of a potential exit. ASRock has also announced custom models of the B580, and Intel plans to unveil the full lineup by December.
NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090, part of the Blackwell series, will feature a significantly larger GB202 GPU die size of 744mm2, a 22% increase over the RTX 4090. The card will include 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, a 512-bit memory bus, and a 600W TBP, promising substantial performance improvements. The RTX 5090 is expected to launch at CES 2025.
MSI has introduced the GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM FUZION, a graphics card featuring a hybrid air and liquid cooling system. This innovative design, which won the Computex Best Choice Award, aims to enhance thermal management and performance. The card includes a low-profile pump, increased coolant capacity, and a denser radiator for effective heat dissipation, making it a high-performance option for gamers and professionals. The RTX 4090 SUPRIM FUZION will be showcased at the upcoming Computex event.
RGB lighting from system RAM modules has been reported to cause bleaching on the backplates of certain graphics cards, such as the MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 3080, potentially due to the emission of light in the UV band. This cosmetic issue does not affect the card's thermal performance but may impact its resale value. Users are advised to be cautious when using RGB lighting and consider the potential impact on their hardware.
Nvidia is offering gamers the chance to win a custom-made Horizon GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, worth over $1,000, to celebrate the PC launch of Horizon Forbidden West. The competition is open to residents of various countries and involves liking and retweeting an official tweet. The custom graphics card will not only enhance the gaming experience for Horizon: Forbidden West but also for other graphically demanding games.