RTX 50-series graphics cards suffer from a ROPs issue, but the RTX 5070 will launch without the defect

NVIDIA has confirmed that all RTX 50-series graphics cards suffer from an issue with missing ROPs (Render Output Pipelines). Including the RTX 5080, this defect turned out to be common across models based on the Blackwell architecture.

Initially, it was believed that the problem affected only a few units, but it impacted the entire series.

According to NVIDIA, the defect affects performance, but the drop in metrics is minor and mostly noticeable only when testing with utilities like GPU-Z. For most users, the performance decrease in real-world gaming will remain imperceptible.

The company confirmed that all graphics cards from the RTX 5090 to the RTX 5070 Ti were affected by the flaw, but the new RTX 5070 will not have this defect. NVIDIA was either able to resolve the issue or find a solution for upcoming chips.

Users experiencing missing ROPs can contact service centers to have their card replaced, although due to current supply chain issues, replacements may take longer.

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