Tech giant Nvidia stated that some GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 and 5070 Ti, are missing some raster operating pipeline (ROP) units, leading to degraded gaming performance. Nvidia said that users with defective RTX 50 GPUs should contact the part manufacturer for a replacement.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the flagship GPU of Nvidia's Blackwell lineup. With a smaller Founder's Edition card than its predecessors and access to technologies like DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation to increase performance in compatible games, the RTX 5090 is a coveted item for high-end PC enthusiasts. However, like other Nvidia products, the RTX 5090 and 5080 instantly sold out at various retailers worldwide following their January 30 launch. To make matters worse for consumers, scalpers relisted the RTX 5090 and other Blackwell cards at much higher prices than the MSRP, with some markups raising prices above $3,000.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is an efficient, sleek member of the latest graphics card line, and the Multi-Frame Generation tech is eye-catching.
Although some users managed to purchase the RTX 5090 GPU, a few units may have a specific defect. First reported by TechPowerUp, a few RTX 5090...
