The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is the most potent gaming GPU ever created by Nvidia, and it’s scheduled to hit stores on January 30. Reviews for the RTX 5090 are expected to be released on January 24, while the RTX 5080 reviews will arrive on the same day as its launch. Despite the absence of official reviews, we have gathered insights about the RTX 5090 through leaks and various gaming performance data.
Impressive Performance Metrics
A gaming test from PC Centric highlights how the RTX 5090 performs in Cyberpunk 2077, both with and without DLSS Frame Generation. The results show that the RTX 5090 excels with 4x Frame Generation enabled and DLSS set to “Performance” mode. In this setup, the GPU runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K/ultra settings with maximum ray tracing, achieving an impressive 290 FPS, although it experiences a latency of 35 to 40+ milliseconds.
Frame Generation Effects
When switching to DLSS “Quality,” the average FPS drops to around 200, along with a small latency increase. Interestingly, adjusting the Frame Generation from 2x to 4x or back again does not significantly impact latency as one might have thought. The testing by PC Centric shows a stark contrast in FPS averages with and without Frame Generation. While the RTX 5090 reaches 200 FPS with DLSS “Quality” and 4x Frame Generation, it only achieves about 65 FPS when Frame Generation is disabled. For comparison, zWORMz Gaming on YouTube reports that the RTX 4090 gets roughly 40-47 FPS under similar conditions.
Need for DLSS in Heavy Games
Ultimately, when both DLSS and Frame Generation are turned off, the RTX 5090 struggles to handle Cyberpunk 2077 with full Path Tracing at 4K/ultra settings, as its FPS falls below 30. To summarize, if you plan to play Cyberpunk 2077 at maximum graphics settings, you will need DLSS for smooth gameplay. The RTX 5090 comes at a hefty price of $2,000, so if you’re aiming for a high refresh rate experience, Nvidia’s new Multi Frame Generation feature will be very helpful.
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