RTX 5070: $550, February release (date not specified).
0:02:17 New Cooler Design: The 50 series features a compact two-slot design with two fans that blow through the cooler, indicating a unique internal PCB layout.
0:06:02 Performance Claims: Nvidia claims the RTX 5070 offers RTX 4090 performance for $550, but this is likely inflated by the new DLSS 4's "multiframe generation" feature.
0:07:41 Spec Comparisons: A detailed spreadsheet analysis reveals:
The 5090 has 30% more CUDA cores than the 490 but a lower clock speed, with a significant increase in AI performance and VRAM (32GB GDDR7).
The 5080 has minimal CUDA core and RT core increases over the 4080 Super, with a slight boost clock increase and faster VRAM (GDDR7).
The 5070 Ti has a notable CUDA core increase over the 4070 Ti, but only a minor increase over the 4070 Ti Super, with a focus on AI performance and faster VRAM.
The 5070 has a small CUDA core increase over the 4070, with doubled AI performance and slightly faster VRAM.
0:06:38 DLSS 4 and Multiframe Generation: This new feature, exclusive to the 50 series, significantly boosts performance but may artificially inflate benchmark results.
0:07:28 Rasterization Performance Concerns: The speaker suggests Nvidia may be hiding the true rasterization performance, which might not be significantly improved compared to the 40 series, especially for the 5080 and 5070.
0:15:37 Comparisons to 4070 TI Super: The speaker argues that the 4070 TI Super is a more relevant comparison point for the 5070 Ti than the 4070 Ti, suggesting that the performance gains may not be as substantial as Nvidia implies.
0:17:50 Comparison to 4070 Super: The speaker suggests that the 4070 Super, currently available for $650, will likely outperform the 5070.
0:18:52 Mid-Gen Refresh Speculation: The speaker speculates that a mid-generation refresh ("50 series Super") might offer increased VRAM and higher prices.
0:19:44 Overall Assessment: While the 50 series offers upgrades over the 40 series at relatively reasonable prices, the actual performance gains, particularly in rasterization, may be less impressive than initially perceived. The emphasis on AI performance and DLSS 4 suggests a strategic shift by Nvidia.