NVIDIA Unveils Revolutionary AI-Powered GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs at CES 2025
Jan 7
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Las Vegas, NV — January 2025At CES 2025, NVIDIA once again redefined the future of computing with the unveiling of its highly anticipated GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Desktop and Laptop GPUs. Powered by the groundbreaking Blackwell architecture, these GPUs are engineered to deliver unparalleled performance for gamers, creators, and developers, propelling AI-driven graphics to unprecedented heights.
In his keynote, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang introduced a host of transformative technologies that push the boundaries of graphics and computing, solidifying NVIDIA’s position at the forefront of innovation.
The Blackwell Era: A New World of AI Graphics
At the heart of NVIDIA’s announcement is the Blackwell architecture, the foundation of the GeForce RTX 50 Series. Packed with fifth-generation Tensor Cores and fourth-generation RT Cores, these GPUs bring forth revolutionary advancements in AI-driven rendering, ray tracing, and digital human technologies.
The flagship GeForce RTX 5090 GPU boasts an incredible 92 billion transistors and delivers over 3,352 trillion AI operations per second (TOPS), offering up to 2x the performance of its predecessor, the RTX 4090. Key innovations like RTX Neural Shaders, Mega Geometry, and RTX Neural Faces promise to redefine the realism of game characters, environments, and lighting.
Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO, stated:"Blackwell, the engine of AI, has arrived for PC gamers, developers, and creatives. Fusing AI-driven neural rendering and ray tracing, Blackwell is the most significant computer graphics innovation since we introduced programmable shading 25 years ago."
DLSS 4: Up to 8x Performance Boost
The debut of NVIDIA DLSS 4 introduces Multi Frame Generation, a transformative technology that uses AI to generate up to three frames for every rendered frame. This innovation boosts frame rates by up to 8x, while maintaining ultra-low latency with NVIDIA Reflex 2.
DLSS 4 also leverages transformer-based models, offering enhanced visual fidelity, reduced ghosting, and superior anti-aliasing. With support in over 75 games at launch, DLSS 4 sets a new standard for AI-enhanced gaming.
Billy Khan, Director of Engine Technology at id Software, remarked:"With DLSS 4, we are stepping into a new era of gaming. The ray reconstruction transformer model powers a historical leap in ray tracing capabilities, not just accelerating performance but enhancing visuals in games like DOOM: The Dark Ages."
Autonomous Game Characters Powered by NVIDIA ACE
The introduction of NVIDIA ACE (Avatar Creation Engine) marks a turning point for in-game experiences. GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring AI-driven autonomous game characters to life, enabling them to perceive, plan, and act in ways that mimic human behavior.
ACE is already transforming gameplay in titles like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, KRAFTON’s life-simulation game InZOI, and Wemade Next’s MIR5, with AI-powered companions and raid bosses that dynamically adapt to player actions.
Kangwook Lee, Head of Deep Learning Division at KRAFTON, shared:"ACE autonomous characters unlock new and unique experiences, redefining how players interact with games. This is a milestone for gaming’s AI-driven future."
RTX AI PCs and Local AI Models
NVIDIA also revealed RTX AI PCs, featuring local AI foundation models accelerated by the RTX 50 Series GPUs. With up to 3,352 trillion operations per second of AI performance and support for FP4 compute, these PCs empower enthusiasts and developers to run generative AI models locally with smaller memory footprints.
RTX AI PCs will support a suite of microservices called NVIDIA NIM™, enabling applications like document summarization, vision-enabled PC avatars, and interactive AI assistants. NVIDIA also showcased Project R2X, an avatar capable of real-time desktop assistance and video conferencing support.
NVIDIA Studio: Supercharged Creative Workflows
For creators, the RTX 50 Series GPUs elevate productivity with industry-leading AI tools. Highlights include:
NVIDIA Broadcast Enhancements: Studio Voice for microphone audio upgrades and Virtual Key Light for professional lighting effects.
Generative AI for Creators: FLUX AI models offer 2x performance for image generation.
Advanced Video Editing: Ninth-gen NVIDIA encoders now support 4:2:2 pro-grade color formats and 32GB VRAM, enabling seamless 3D and video editing workflows.
Revolutionizing AI Graphics and Gaming
With these groundbreaking announcements, NVIDIA has charted a bold new path for AI in gaming, creative workflows, and PC computing. The GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs promise to reshape the industry, offering unmatched performance, realism, and interactivity.
