Let’s start with pricing—the main reason you’re probably reading this. With the exception of the RTX 5090, the prices for the RTX 5070 and 5080 are lower than their last-gen counterparts, at least based on Nvidia’s suggested price. Brands like Zotac often offer entry-level options close to Nvidia’s MSRP.
However, if you’re wondering why the RTX 5070, priced at $549 in the US, costs ₹60,000–₹70,000 in India, the answer is simple: logistics and taxes. By the time GPUs are shipped to India and GST is added, their prices increase significantly. And unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do about it.
As for the RTX 5090, its price has surged. In India, partner cards are expected to cost around ₹2.5 lakh. However, this increase is somewhat justified, as the performance boost is substantial.
RTX 5090: A Massive Leap in Performance
The RTX 5090 is in a league of its own. Compared to the previous generation, it offers roughly 2–3x better performance across the board. Here’s why:
- CUDA Cores: Almost 8,000 more cores, a 50% increase.
- AI Performance: A 3x improvement.
- VRAM: A massive upgrade to 32GB with nearly 2x higher bandwidth.
While the on-paper specs are impressive, this doesn’t apply equally to all GPUs in the series. The RTX 5070 and 5080, for instance, only show a 20–50% improvement in specifications over the last gen.
Performance Benchmarks
Although the GPUs aren’t widely tested yet, a few creators who have tried them report results consistent with Nvidia’s claims.
Without AI features, the RTX 5080 is only about 30% better than the last generation. However, when utilizing DLSS 4, performance can reach up to 2.2x better. A similar trend is observed with the RTX 5070.
DLSS 4: A Game-Changer for Performance
DLSS 4 is the key reason behind the RTX 50 series’ significant performance boost. While AI features like DLSS have received criticism in the past, the results are hard to ignore. At the end of the day, gamers want better performance and smoother experiences, regardless of whether AI is involved.
Here’s what DLSS 4 offers:
- Up to 8x more FPS than raw performance.
- 2x better FPS compared to DLSS 3.5.
- Multi-Frame Generation: It generates three frames for every rendered frame, and even the rendered frame is upscaled using AI.
This means AI generates over 90% of the pixels on your screen. While some artifacting and ghosting remain in specific games, they are minor issues, noticeable only if you’re looking for them.
DLSS 4 is powered by a new AI model, delivering higher-quality frames. Nvidia’s vision for the future, termed “neural rendering,” could eventually lead to fully AI-rendered games with DLSS 5 or DLSS 6.
Beyond Gaming
While gaming is a significant focus, let’s be honest—most buyers aren’t purchasing these GPUs solely for gaming. For content creation and productivity benchmarks, we’ll have to wait until the RTX 5090 launches on January 30, with other GPUs following in February.
Conclusion
Stay tuned for in-depth reviews of these GPUs. If you’re considering a system with the latest RTX 50 series GPUs, feel free to reach out for pre-bookings.
