NVIDIA just shared details of its new graphics cards at CES 2025 plus set a release date for January 30. The first batch includes the two top "Blackwell" RTX 5000 models : RTX 5090 as well as RTX 5080 . The RTX 5070 along with RTX 5070 Ti  should hit stores in Feb.

A limited number of Founders Edition (FE) reference GPUs from NVIDIA comes out on day one. But don't worry if you miss the FE cards - various RTX 5090 plus RTX 5080 versions will be ready from partners like ASUS , Gigabyte , MSI ,  PNY , ZOTAC next to other manufacturers.

Both the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are launching in Nvidia’s Founders Edition variant, which is available to purchase on NVIDIA’s Store.

Of course, we’ll see a wide variety of flavors in which the RTX 5090 & RTX 5080 GPUs will be offered from brands like MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte, PNY and more.

NVIDIA is planning to release both RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 models to customers starting January 30,2025. NVIDIA has set competitive prices. The RTX 5080 will cost $999 (₹86442). Customers looking for top-tier performance will find the RTX 5090 available at $1,999 (₹172972). The advanced technology inside these cards defines their current pricing structure.

Considering all the factors, we can estimate the potential release date for the RTX 5080 and 5090 in India as follows:

• Official Global Release Date: January 30, 2025

• Realistic Availability Estimate: Mid-February to March 2025

The timeframe accounts for worldwide supply problems along with delivery setbacks from board manufacturer Zotac. The supply situation should stabilise by the time of the Spring Festival which happens to overlap with NVIDIA's GTC event on March 17, 2025.

The market release date for the cards sets January 30 as official but customers in India may face purchase delays until mid-February or March. Supply limitations may cause early purchased units to come at higher prices.

The RTX 5080 stands out as a powerful graphics card by itself. It boasts 7,680 CUDA cores. This product represents a substantial advancement over its previous version. 16 GB GDDR7 memory is included within this card. It uses a 256-bit memory interface. Together these features deliver smooth performance when playing demanding games.

Benchmark results are impressive. The RTX 5080 earned scores of 261,836 for Vulkan and 256,138 for OpenCL according to Geekbench testing results. These scores show real progress. Benchmark tests indicate that the RTX 5080 exceeds the RTX 4080 benchmark performance by 22% under Vulkan conditions. In OpenCL tests the performance increase remains limited to just 6%.

Laptop users will also benefit from the new advancements. In OpenCL benchmarks the mobile RTX 5080 achieved a score of 190,326. The new generation delivers performance that is 18% faster than its predecessor. NVIDIA demonstrates its commitment to enhancing performance across every area of computing platforms.

Above, you can find RTX 5080 gaming benchmarks as shared by Nvidia above. As we can see, without using any frame generation technology the GPU seems to be approximately 15-20% better in Resident Evil 4 and Horizon Forbidden West.

With Frame Generation enabled, we see an exciting 2X uplift in gaming performance when comparing RTX 5080 vs RTX 4080 with Black Myth Wukong being one of the best examples. We don’t have much more on RTX 5080 official gaming benchmarks yet, but let’s talk about the RTX 5090 now!

NVIDIA introduced its latest graphics card with the RTX 5090. It's a monster of a GPU. The huge count of 21,760 CUDA cores gives this hardware maximum performance strength. The card supports high-performance workloads through its 32 GB GDDR7 memory capacity. The interface of its memory stretches across 512 bits. Real-world performance reaches spectacular levels when you assess these specs.

Gaming benchmarks are now released for the RTX 5090, so let’s check them out. In testing, the new GPU manages 95.4FPS on average in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, tested at 4K Ultra settings. When compared to RTX 4080 which gets 63.5FPS in the same scenario, the RTX 5090 is 50.2% faster! This is great and shows the new performance ceiling the RTX 5090 is clearly breaking. By the way, this was tested by Gamers Nexus who made sure to use AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor which is the best gaming CPU to avoid any bottlenecks affecting the results.

RTX 5090 compared to RTX 4090 , RX 7900 XTX , RTX 4080 and other graphics cards in Cyberpunk 2077 4K Gaming Benchmark

Taking another example in Black Myth Wukong, which is quite a hot title these days, the RTX 5090 shows excellent performance with 88.3 FPS on average. The RTX 4090 gets 65 FPS in this scenario. The game was tested at 4K High Settings with Medium ray-tracing. Here, the RTX 5090 is 35% faster compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4090. By the way, when tested at 1440p high settings the reviewer found the RTX 5090 to be 23% faster at 129.9 FPS (the RTX 4090 got 105.6 FPS), which means the card truly shines when pushed to its limits at 4K resolution.

RTX 5090 compared to RTX 4090, RX 7900 XTX, RTX 4080 and other graphics cards in Black Myth Wukong 4K Gaming Benchmark

Next, in Resident Evil 4 tested at 4K, the new RTX 5090 shines brightly with game performance reaching up to 206.7 FPS! The RTX 4090 manages 151.3 FPS here, making the new RTX 5090 34.3% faster overall.

RTX 5090 compared to RTX 4090, RX 7900 XTX, RTX 4080 and other graphics cards in Resident Evil 4 4K Gaming Benchmark

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RTX 5090 was also tested in 3DMark, and this particular group of tess is known as a ‘synthetic’ benchmark for gaming. The results show the RTX 5090 performance reaches spectacular levels. When tested with 3DMark the RTX 5090 demonstrates 39% improved performance against the RTX 4090. Analysis from select performance tests demonstrates even greater performance improvements. The RTX 5090 delivers a 53% faster performance in the Steel Nomad 4K test. The PC hardware community is reacting strongly to the impressive performance numbers released.

3DMark’s suite of tests in popular resolutions 1440p (2K), 2160p (4K), and 1080p (Full HD) gives us a pretty accurate idea of how the RTX 5090 compares to other GPUs, and the above table shows the comparison of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 versus popular GPUs such as RTX 4090, RTX 4080 Super and also AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. We’ve talked about 4K before, but speaking of 1440p in the 3DMark Time Spy and Port Royal benchmark, the RTX 5090 outperforms RTX 4090 by 34% and 40% respectively which is great to see.

Blender users will be thrilled. The RTX 5090 outperforms the RTX 4090 by 33% in the Monster test. The RTX 5090 achieves 45% better performance than its predecessor in the Junkshop test. Results from the Classroom test demonstrate a 31% improvement. These performance improvements mean that rendering operations will complete much faster.

Upgrading to RTX 5080 leads to strong performance improvements over RTX 4080. Overall performance improvements define this tech development. The RTX 5090 performance benchmarks fall short of matching RTX 4090 standards. During Vulkan tests the RTX 5080 operates at a 19% reduced speed compared to the RTX 4090.

The RTX 5090 represents the main breakthrough in this generation. Different tests show the RTX 5090 surpasses RTX 4090 performance by 30-50%. GPU technology has made a huge generational advancement. The new GPU reaches an unprecedented level in high-end graphics performance right now.

These new cards deliver improved performance to guarantee gamers smoother gameplay experiences. These cards maintain performance across both high resolution video playback and increased frame rates. Ray tracing performance will receive a substantial upgrade. Games will now be able to display enhanced lighting realism and better reflections thanks to the improved performance of DLSS 4, with which gamers can use higher graphics settings!

People working with 3D rendering alongside AI professionals will see substantial improvements. Higher CUDA core numbers together with increased memory enhance performance for demanding tasks. The RTX 5090 achieves impressive AI TOPS performance at 3,352 units. The computing power will deliver significant acceleration for machine learning and artificial intelligence workflows.

Nvidia plans to sell both cards in their Founder's Edition lineup. The cards will arrive at retail stores plus online shops. Early supply might run low due to very high buyer interest. Potential buyers must act quickly to get these cards.

A fresh milestone emerges in the GPU market with these processors. The new models beat all past versions in speed plus capability. Gamers as well as pros will find lots of perks in these cards. The benchmark results tell a clear story. Nvidia sets new standards for graphics performance.

The launch draws near along with mounting anticipation. These fresh GPUs let us experience what seemed impossible before. Jump into amazing games and create jaw dropping 3D work as the RTX 5080 and 5090 pack real power for your next projects.