➀ ASUS launches a range of new products across all business units; ➁ Highlights include high-end graphics cards like RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070Ti, and RTX 5070; ➂ ASUS also showcases new monitors, motherboards, power supplies, and cooling solutions.
Recent #Graphics Card news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The Intel Arc B570 offers good value for a budget 1080p graphics card, but falls short of the Arc B580's standards due to reduced memory and bandwidth; ➁ Its performance at 1440p and above may be limited by VRAM; ➂ Driver concerns persist despite its overall good performance.
➀ Nvidia introduces the Blackwell architecture for creators and professionals, focusing on video, image, and audio editing, 3D rendering, and more; ➁ AI and machine learning advancements, including the new LLM Flux and 3D scene-guided image generation; ➂ Improved video codec support and performance, with triple NVENC blocks on the RTX 5090 and enhanced AV1 and HEVC quality.
➀ Asus is developing a new solution to reduce cable clutter in desktop PCs; ➁ The GC-HPWR connector is designed for Asus's BTF 2.0 series motherboards to minimize cable clutter and simplify PC building; ➂ The connector can support up to 1000W of power delivery, making it suitable for high-performance graphics cards.
➀ Inno3D showcased custom-cooled RTX 50 series graphics cards at CES 2025, including the RTX 5090 X3 with a triple-fan cooler; ➁ The RTX 5070 Ti X3 is a triple-slot card with a slimmer profile; ➂ The RTX 5070 features a smaller dual-fan cooler; ➃ The Inno3D iChill RTX 5090 comes with a water block for liquid cooling.
➀ ASUS has unveiled the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, featuring the ROG Astral series with advanced cooling and performance; ➁ The series includes both air and liquid-cooled models, with AI-driven technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 4 for enhanced game performance; ➂ ROG Astral series benefits from a quad-fan cooling system and advanced thermal solutions for superior heat dissipation.
➀ Palit and Gainward showcased their custom-cooled RTX 50 series graphics cards at CES 2025; ➁ Palit's Master series features dual-fan setup and glossy finish, while Gainward's Phantom and Phoenix series offer triple-fan cooling; ➂ The new cards are set to launch later this month with the RTX 5080 and 5090, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 in February.
➀ Nvidia is launching its new generation of laptop GPUs, the RTX 50 series, with features similar to desktop cards. Companies like Razer, Acer, MSI, and Asus are already releasing new gaming laptops with these GPUs. ➁ The GeForce Blackwell brings DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation, enhancing performance. ➂ RTX Neural Shaders are introduced for better visuals and AI in games, including AI-controlled NPCs. ➃ GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs will be available starting in March.
➀ Nvidia officially unveiled the GeForce RTX 50 series of graphics cards; ➁ The series is based on the Blackwell architecture with new Tensor and RT cores; ➂ Four SKUs were revealed: RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070, offering significant AI performance improvements over the RTX 4090; ➃ DLSS 4 is introduced, enhancing frame generation capabilities.
➀ NVIDIA's CES 2025 keynote will be covered live; ➁ CEO Jensen Huang is expected to present groundbreaking innovations; ➂ Topics may include AI, gaming, robotics, and more.
➀ FSP is planning multiple product launches for 2025, focusing on power supplies, chassis, and cooling solutions. The company aims to cater to a wide range of users from entry-level to high-performance setups. ➁ FSP will introduce new PSU ranges with different price points and performance levels, including high-power models for next-generation graphics cards. ➂ The company also focuses on innovative designs, such as a specialized VGA holder for heavy graphics cards and color preferences in chassis. FSP's strategy is to address the needs of diverse users with thoughtfully designed products.
➀ PowerColor teases the Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil GPU with a fiery design; ➁ The teaser images show a custom variant with a three-fan cooling solution and a bright red backside; ➂ The Radeon RX 9070 XT is rumored to be based on AMD's Navi 48 XT GPU with 4,096 shading units and 16GB of GDDR6.
➀ Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 is rumored to launch on January 21st; ➁ The RTX 5080 is expected to feature the GB203-400 GPU with 10,752 CUDA cores and 16 GB VRAM; ➂ The card is rumored to use GDDR7 memory technology with a potential speed of 30 to 32 Gbps.
➀ Asus's next-generation ROG NUC is revealed with Intel's Core Ultra 200H processors and Nvidia's RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The ROG NUC 2025 features a redesigned aesthetic and larger cooling fan; ➂ The system is expected to be announced at CES 2025 and is positioned as a premium mini-PC.
➀ The leaker kopite7kimi has revealed the specifications for the upcoming RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti graphics cards; ➁ The RTX 5070 Ti is expected to feature the GB203-300 GPU with 8,960 CUDA cores, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a power consumption of around 300W; ➂ The RTX 5070 will use the GB205-300 GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores and a 250W power consumption, with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus.
➀ Nvidia has addressed performance issues with its new GeForce Experience replacement, the Nvidia App, by disabling Game Filters by default in the latest update. ➁ The update, version 11.0.1, was released to prevent frame rate drops and stuttering in certain games. ➂ Nvidia has not yet specified a permanent fix, but it is expected next year.
➀ An image of the upcoming RTX 5090 GPU has been leaked, featuring a large GPU die and 32GB of GDDR7 memory; ➁ The GPU die is rumored to be Nvidia's largest consumer-grade GPU since 2018, with a size of 744mm-squared; ➂ The RTX 5090 is expected to feature 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of memory.
➀ A leaked image of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 PCB reveals its architecture; ➁ The PCB is significantly larger than typical designs and features over 40 capacitors and a massive GPU package substrate; ➂ The configuration supports various memory capacities from 32GB to 64GB, depending on the VRAM modules' density.
➀ Leaked PCB design of Nvidia RTX 5090 reveals a massive GPU package and high-performance features; ➁ Expected to feature 32GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory; ➂ Includes a single 12V-2x6 power connector capable of delivering up to 600W of power
➀ KitGuru has partnered with NVIDIA for a special giveaway on their Advent Calendar. The prize is a new RTX 4070 Super graphics card, suitable for both 1080p and QHD gaming. It offers high frame rates and smooth gameplay for AAA titles. The contest involves commenting on a Facebook post. The winner will be announced on December 26th. ➁ The competition is open to UK residents only. ➂ The winner must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize.