Nvidia showcased its RTX 5000-series graphics cards at CES, revealing pricing for the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070. Both good and bad news emerged regarding pricing. All four cards are available for purchase starting this month.
Nvidia RTX 5090 / 5000: What We Learned
What Do RTX 5000 Series GPUs Cost?
Compared to the original RTX 4000-series, some RTX 5000 cards are significantly more expensive, while others offer more attractive price points. The RTX 5090 carries a hefty $400 price increase over the RTX 4090’s launch price, reaching $1,999. However, the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti are more budget-friendly, with $200 and $50 price cuts respectively. The RTX 5070 also benefits from a $50 price reduction, launching at $549.
This development may not be welcomed by AMD and Intel, who have been strategically focusing on the lower and mid-range segments, emphasizing value and aiming to gain market share from Nvidia. Price reductions for cards like the RTX 5070, compared to the RTX 4070, could present a significant challenge. The coming months are sure to bring intense competition to the graphics card market.
To summarize, the RTX 5090 will be more expensive than its predecessor. In contrast, the RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 are all priced lower than their corresponding models in the RTX 4000 series. This contradicts recent rumors suggesting significant price increases for the RTX 5090 and 5080. It’s worth noting that no information has been provided regarding any cards below the RTX 5070 within the RTX 5000 series.
What's Next? RTX 5060 & 5060 Ti
The RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 are expected to be unveiled soon, but no details were shared at the keynote. This aligns with the previous launch pattern, where the RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti were introduced several months after the initial release of the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080.
