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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Cards Spotted with Missing ROPs, NVIDIA Confirms the Issue, Multiple Vendors Affected

NVIDIA We have identified a rare issue affecting less than [website] (half a percent) of GeForce RTX 5090 / 5090D and 5070 Ti GPUs which have one fewer ROP than specified. The average graphical performance impact is 4%, with no impact on AI and Compute workloads. Affected consumers can contact the board manufacturer for a replacement. The production anomaly has been corrected.

NVIDIA Upon further investigation, we've identified that an early production build of GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs were also affected by the same issue. Affected consumers can contact the board manufacturer for a replacement.

TechPowerUp has discovered that there are NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards in retail circulation that come with too few render units, which lowers performance. Zotac's GeForce RTX 5090 Solid comes with fewer ROPs than it should—168 are enabled, instead of the 176 that are part of the RTX 5090 specifications . This loss of 8 ROPs has a small, but noticeable impact on performance. During recent testing, we noticed our Zotac RTX 5090 Solid sample underperformed slightly, falling behind even the NVIDIA RTX 5090 Founders Edition card. At the time we didn't pay attention to the ROP count that TechPowerUp GPU-Z was reporting, and instead spent time looking for other reasons, like clocks, power, cooling, [website] days ago, one of our readers who goes by "Wuxi Gamer," posted this thread on the TechPowerUp Forums , reporting that his retail Zotac RTX 5090 Solid was showing fewer ROPs in GPU-Z than the RTX 5090 should have. The user tried everything from driver to software re-installs, to switching between the two video BIOSes the card comes with, all to no avail. What a coincidence that we had this card in our labs already, so we then dug out our sample. Lo and behold—our sample is missing ROPs, too! GPU-Z is able to read and study these units counts, in this case through NVIDIA's NVAPI driver interface. The 8 missing ROPs constitute a [website] loss in the GPU's raster hardware capability, and to illustrate what this means for performance, we've run a couple of [website] the first test, "Elden Ring" at 4K UHD with maxed out settings and native resolution (no DLSS), you can see how the Zotac RTX 5090 Solid falls behind every other RTX 5090 we tested, including the NVIDIA Founders Edition, a de facto reference-design that establishes a performance baseline for the RTX 5090. The Zotac card is [website] slower than the FE, and [website] slower than the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC, the fastest custom design card for this test. Officially, the Solid is clocked at 2407 MHz rated boost frequency, which matches the Founders Edition clocks—it shouldn't be significantly slower in real-life. The interesting thing is that the loss of performance is not visible when monitoring the clock frequencies, because they are as high as expected—there's just fewer units available to take care of the rendering [website] ROP (Raster Operations Pipeline) unit in the GPU processes pixel data, handling tasks like blending, antialiasing, render-to-texture, and writing final pixel values to the frame buffer. In contrast, a shading unit, aka "GPU core" is responsible for computing the color, lighting, and material properties of pixels or vertices during the rendering process, without directly interacting with the frame buffer, so the performance hit of the eight missing ROPs depends on how ROP-intensive a game [website] example, in Starfield, the performance loss is much smaller, and in DOOM Eternal with ray tracing, the card actually ends up close to its expected performance [website]'ve also put the card through a quick 3DMark Time Spy Extreme graphics score [website] should be a number that you can test easily for yourself, if you're one of the lucky RTX 5090 owners. The quickest way is definitely to just fire up GPU-Z and look at the ROP count number, it should be "176."So far, we know only of Zotac 5090 Solid cards that are affected, none of our review samples from ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Palit, and NVIDIA exhibit this issue, all 5090 owners should definitely check their cards and study [website] is an issue with quality assurance at both NVIDIA and Zotac. NVIDIA's add-in card partners (AICs) do not have the ability to configure ROP counts, either physically on the silicon, or in the video BIOS, and yet the GPU, its video BIOS, and the final product, cleared QA testing at both NVIDIA and [website] are working with Zotac to return the affected card, so they can forward it to NVIDIA for investigation. At this time Zotac was unable to provide a statement, citing the fluidity of the situation. As for possible fixes. We hope the issue is localized to a bug with the driver or the video BIOS, so NVIDIA could release a user-friendly BIOS revision tool that can run from within Windows and revision the BIOS of the affected cards. If, however, the ROPs were disabled at the hardware-level, then there's little that end-customers or even AIC partners can do, except initiating a limited product recall for replacements or refunds. If the ROPs really are disabled through fuses, it seems unlikely that NVIDIA has a way to re-enable those units in the field, because that would potentially provide details to how such units can be reactivated on other cards and SKUs from the enterprise.Apparently the issue isn't specific to Zotac, HXL posted a screenshot of an MSI RTX 5090D, the China-specific variant of the RTX 5090 with nerfed compute performance, but which is supposed to have 176 ROPs. Much like the Zotac RTX 5090 Solid, it has 8 missing ROPs.Another card has been found , their Zotac RTX 5090 Solid sample is not affected and displays the correct ROP count of 176. This confirms that the issue isn't affecting all cards of this SKU and probably not even all cards in a batch/production [website] to clarify, because it has been asked a couple of times. When no driver is installed, GPU-Z will use an internal database as fallback, to show a hardcoded ROP count of 176, instead of "Unknown." This is a reasonable approximation, because all previous cards had a fixed, immutable ROP count. As soon as the driver is installed, GPU-Z will study the "live" ROP counts active on the GPU—this data is read via the NVIDIA [website] card from Gigabyte is affected, [website], Inno3D and MSI found to be affected as wellNVIDIA's global PR director Ben Berraondo confirmed this issue. He told The Verge:Very interesting—NVIDIA confirms that RTX 5070 Ti is affected, [website] NVIDIA talks about "one ROP unit," this really means "8 ROPs" in our context. Many years ago, marketing decided that higher numbers = improved, so they started to study the number of pixels that can be processed per unit, instead of the actual unit counts. So in this case, one hardware unit is disabled, which mean eight pixels per clock less can be processed, resulting in a loss of "8 ROPs".In the meantime, some RTX 5080 GPUs with missing ROPs were found, too , NVIDIA provided the following statement to TechPowerUp:

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(PR) ASUS Proposes that DUAL GeForce RTX 3060 OC Card Offers "Incredible Value" in 2025

Take a look at the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for January 2025 , and you'll find no fewer than three graphics cards from the now-venerable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series lineup. We mean no offense to these battle-proven units, but we suspect that if your machine is still rocking one of these cards, you're probably looking for an upgrade. While we won't deter you from leapfrogging into next-gen territory with a GeForce RTX 50 Series card, we understand that not every gamer's budget can cover one of these chart-topping [website] here's a wallet-friendly alternative that's still very relevant in 2025: the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 . Available for just about $300 (USD), equipped with 12 GB of VRAM, compatible with the most popular GeForce RTX features, and ready for a wide range of builds with its low wattage requirements and compact design, this is the best budget graphics card we offer in 2025 for gamers who prefer NVIDIA [website]'s set some expectations here. GeForce RTX 3060 cards debuted as mainstream options back in 2021. If you have a 4K gaming monitor, or if you have a taste for the most realistic graphics options available at ultra-high framerates, you'll be happier in the long run with something a bit more powerful. Consider the just-launched GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, or stay tuned as NVIDIA continues to add new members to its 50-Series [website] if you game at a Full HD (1920×1080) resolution—or at 1440p with DLSS-powered upscaling—you'll find that the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 can handle just about any title on the market. Browse the system requirements for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, for example, and you'll find that the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 more than meets the recommended specs for hitting 60 FPS at Full HD with the medium graphics quality preset. Next-gen graphics showcase games like Alan Wake 2 will pose much more of a challenge, but the esports titles that all your friends are playing? The Dual GeForce RTX 3060 can handle those without breaking a [website] big reason for this graphics card's ongoing appeal lies in its very reasonable memory layout. It's equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6. Now that GDDR7 has entered the ring, the Dual GeForce RTX 3060's memory performance won't be taking home any gold medals. But it does triple—triple!—the VRAM capacity of the GeForce GTX 1650, ensuring that almost any game out there has enough VRAM available to run smoothly at Full [website] when the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 first launched, one of its main draws was support for NVIDIA RTX features like Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). This AI-powered technology boosts your FPS with little to no loss in visual quality, allowing mainstream cards to punch above their weight class in compatible [website]'s gotten a little lost in all the recent hardware news, but you should know that NVIDIA just debuted a wide range of updates for DLSS—and you have access to many of them even with a 30-Series graphics card. For most gamers, the most important update is the introduction of a new transformer-based model for DLSS. We'll let NVIDIA explain the details, but the short version is that the new model lets DLSS 4 boosts image quality while retaining a similar performance [website] this means that the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 has aged like fine wine. With the latest drivers and NVIDIA RTX features, it's arguably an even better graphics card than when it [website] you're one of the many gamers who's more interested in upgrading their current PC than building a new one from scratch, you'll appreciate the Dual GeForce RTX 3060's low wattage requirements and compact design. Odds are, it'll be a drop-in upgrade even for an older prebuilt [website] the power supply in your machine to ensure compatibility. We recommend a 650 W PSU for this graphics card—that's not exactly a high bar. You'll only need one 8-pin power connector to get this card up and running, too. Size-wise, the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 offers a 2-slot design and is only 200 mm long, so it'll fit easily into a wide range of chassis options without blocking access to other expansion [website] its modest dimensions, the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 is equipped to give you years of quality cooling performance. As its name suggests, it's equipped with two Axial-tech fans. Their smaller fan hub facilitates longer blades, and a barrier ring helps increase downward air pressure to the heatsink. These fans will turn off completely when temperatures permit, ensuring silent operation under light [website] go above and beyond to give you the confidence that your Dual graphics card will deliver the performance you need for years to come. This card is built with our Auto-Extreme Technology, which automates the manufacturing process so that all soldering can be completed in a single pass, reducing thermal strain and environmental impact for a product that will stand the test of [website] now, gamers have an astonishing range of options for their next graphics card. The latest high-end GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 cards from ROG Astral and TUF Gaming blur the boundaries between professional-grade hardware and the demands of hardcore gaming, giving enthusiasts access to all-new tiers of performance. New TUF Gaming and Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti cards bring the performance and features of the Blackwell architecture to a wider gaming [website] these chart-topping models are far from your only options in 2025. Even if you're shopping on a tighter budget, you have graphics cards ready to modernize an aging gaming PC. For gamers looking to upgrade from their NVIDIA 10-Series graphics card, in particular, the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 stands out as an affordable, feature-rich card that's compatible with a wide range of builds. If your graphics card isn't giving you the experience at Full HD that you're looking for, grab a Dual GeForce RTX 3060 today.

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(PR) NVIDIA Opens Up Pre-orders for GeForce RTX 5090, 5080 & 5070 Ti Laptops

Starting now, you can pre-order GeForce RTX 5090, GeForce RTX 5080, and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptops ahead of their release in the coming months. Models will be available from top OEM partners including ASUS, GIGABYTE, HP, Lenovo, MECHREVO, MSI and Razer are available for pre-order now, with more coming soon. Availability will vary by country for each OEM partner and model. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Packed with incredible AI and neural rendering capabilities, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs enable new experiences and deliver unprecedented levels of detail in the latest, greatest games.Multiply performance using DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation , generate AI content at incredible speeds, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio apps and enhancements. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by new Max-Q technologies. The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, and partners' design innovations, have enabled the creation of the thinnest, most performant, and most efficient GeForce RTX laptops ever made. In laptop designs as thin as [website] mm, you can run AI models twice as large in half the time, encode videos 40% faster, and play the most advanced games at superfast framerates, using half the power of previous-gen laptop GPUs. And with our latest Blackwell Max-Q advancements, battery life is boosted by up to 40%, enabling you to get more done between charges. New architectural innovations , new-generation Tensor and Ray Tracing Cores, and game-changing Neural Rendering breakthroughs such as DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation enable GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs to deliver incredible mobile performance. To maximize efficiency and battery life, a number of new Max-Q advancements built into the Blackwell architecture, such as Advanced Power Gating and Low Latency Sleep, work in concert to give owners the best mobile experience [website] help you pick the perfect GeForce RTX 50 Series laptop, here's a rundown of some top models now available for pre-order.Available in GeForce RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 Ti Laptop GPU configurations, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 boasts a 2560x1600, 240 Hz, Mini LED screen, Advanced Optimus with a MUX switch, easy RAM, SSD and fan upgrades, and a chassis with numerous lighting [website] GIGABYTE AERO X16 comes equipped with either a GeForce RTX 5090, 5080 or 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, and is available in configurations that upgrade the display to 2560x1600, add up to 64 GB of RAM, and 4 TB of storage. Depending on the chosen config, the system can be as light as [website] kg, and as thin as [website] mm, with a 76Wh battery.Featuring a GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, the HP OMEN MAX 16 is a gaming powerhouse. Paired with the optional 2560x1600 240 Hz, VESA True Black HDR 400 display, buyers can experience games at their absolute [website] 16" Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is designed for competitive gamers who want the most out of their gaming laptops, with top-tier processors and thermals to deliver superior performance under the most demanding loads. Several specs are available, maxing out with a GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 64 GB 6400 MHz DDR5 RAM, a [website] battery, and a 16" PureSight WQXGA 240 Hz, 16:10 OLED display with up to 500 nits peak brightness and under [website] milliseconds response times. Available for pre-order starting March [website] with a GeForce RTX 5090, 5080 or 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, MECHREVO's Yao Shi 16 Ultra can be equipped with a mega 99WHr battery and a 2560x1600 300 Hz, 1200-nit Mini LED [website]'s Raider 18 HX AI laptops can be equipped with GeForce RTX 5090 or GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs, ensuring the optional 18-inch 4K 120 Hz DisplayHDR 1000 Mini LED display has enough power to push pixels in the most demanding games and apps. And so you have enough battery power to play and create at 4K 120 Hz, there's a [website] [website] new Razer Blade 16 is the thinnest Blade ever created, at just [website] mm. Available in a range of specs, the highest boasts a GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, a 240 Hz OLED display, and 64 GB of 8000 MHz LPDDR5X memory, ensuring you have enough performance for the most demanding games, and enough memory for creative and AI [website] models will be available for pre-order in the near future—for details, stay tuned to the websites and social media pages of your favorite laptop manufacturer. In the meantime, head to [website] to learn about all of the new technologies and games you can experience on GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops, and the Studio Blog to learn about creative and AI apps that leverage the power of our newest GPUs and laptops.

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