NVIDIA RTX 5070 Performance Leaks Disappoint Enthusiasts

NVIDIA’s recent release of the RTX 5000 series GPUs hasn’t done much to please its loyal fans. The much-anticipated RTX 5070, which has been delayed, is now slated for a March 5th launch. Despite the setback, there’s a buzz of excitement as early performance details have emerged, with tech enthusiasts getting hands-on experience with these GPUs.

A recent finding reported by Videocardz reveals some intriguing performance numbers from the RTX 5070, paired with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an X870E motherboard. While benchmarks like Geekbench provide just a glimpse into what the actual performance might be, they do hint at what’s coming from NVIDIA’s latest offering in the RTX 5000 lineup.

The Geekbench 6 scores for the RTX 5070 are 187,414 using OpenCL and 188,712 using Vulkan. These numbers show it’s about 20% less powerful than the RTX 5070 Ti, based on the average scores displayed on Geekbench’s official site. While these figures aren’t the whole story in terms of real-world performance, they certainly have NVIDIA enthusiasts on edge.

Shifting focus to NVIDIA’s launch challenges, it appears the company is grappling with issues related to missing ROPs — Render Output Units, crucial components of a GPU’s architecture. This discovery was first pointed out by a Reddit user and later highlighted by various tech channels, including Tom’s Hardware. There are reports indicating discrepancies in ROP counts among the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs, showcasing potential manufacturing glitches involving NVIDIA’s GB202 and GB203 chips.

Geek communities uncovered cases where up to eight ROPs were missing from GPUs. Following the uproar, an NVIDIA spokesperson addressed Tom’s Hardware, acknowledging that a rare defect affected less than 0.5% of specific GPU models, slightly impacting graphic performance without affecting AI tasks. NVIDIA promised solutions for affected customers, though such acknowledgments lead to further inventory strains.

Users, as always, find humor in the situation. One commented that it’s much like owning a 5070 Ti with missing parts. The anticipation for comprehensive reviews remains high, especially with earlier claims of delivering RTX 4090-like performance for the RTX 5070 not holding up under current scrutiny.

Everything from power cable issues, pricing concerns, flawed drivers, limited availability, and discontinued support features adds fuel to the fire of dissatisfaction among consumers.

As NVIDIA addresses these issues, all eyes turn to AMD as they prepare to introduce the RDNA 4 series, potentially shaking up the graphic card market. AMD has successfully maintained a low profile while teasing the launch of its new products. Set to reveal its Radeon RX 9000 series on February 28, AMD looks poised to give NVIDIA a run for its money when these GPUs hit the shelves in March.

While AMD’s drivers and performance stats are still in the works, early leaks suggest promising results. Yet, ensuring ample stock, competitive pricing, and efficiency will be crucial. Reports from Videocardz suggest a significant performance jump with the Radeon RX 9070 XT, but only time will tell how it stacks up against NVIDIA’s offerings.

Until these products are out and reviewed, the gaming landscape remains a developing story, with potential twists from both industry giants. Let’s hope NVIDIA manages to resolve its challenges and AMD rises with enough steam to push the market forward excitingly.