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Unveiled today at the CES trade show, the GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs are poised to revolutionize the world of generative and agentic AI content creation, offering a plethora of new tools and functionalities for video editing, livestreaming, 3D rendering, and more.

Leveraging the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs can accelerate generative AI models by up to 2x while requiring a smaller memory footprint compared to their predecessors. They boast ninth-generation NVIDIA encoders for advanced video editing and livestreaming, and are equipped with NVIDIA DLSS 4 and a whopping 32GB of VRAM to tackle even the most demanding 3D projects.

Here’s a glimpse into what the GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs have in store for creators:

Built for the Generative AI Era

Generative AI has the potential to produce incredible results for creators, but with models becoming increasingly complex and resource-intensive, running them smoothly can be a challenge even on cutting-edge hardware.

The GeForce RTX 50 Series tackles this hurdle by introducing FP4 support. FP4 is a reduced-precision method, akin to file compression, that minimizes model sizes. Compared to FP16, the standard method used by most models, FP4 consumes less than half the memory, and the 50 Series GPUs deliver over 2x faster performance than their predecessors. Remarkably, this is achieved with virtually no loss in quality owing to advanced quantization techniques offered by NVIDIA TensorRT Model Optimizer.

For instance, Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.1 [dev] model in FP16 necessitates over 23GB of VRAM, restricting its compatibility to the GeForce RTX 4090 and professional GPUs. With FP4, however, FLUX.1 [dev] requires less than 10GB, making it compatible with a wider range of GeForce RTX GPUs. Consequently, with a GeForce RTX 4090 with FP16, the FLUX.1 [dev] model generates images in 15 seconds with 30 steps. On the other hand, a GeForce RTX 5090 with FP4 accomplishes this feat in just over five seconds.

An innovative NVIDIA AI Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI based on FLUX.1 [dev] will be offered as an NVIDIA NIM microservice, empowering artists with more control over text-based image generation. This blueprint allows creators to leverage simple 3D objects, either created manually or generated with AI, and position them within a 3D renderer like Blender to steer AI image generation.

A streamlined workflow powered by the FLUX NIM microservice and ComfyUI can then generate high-quality images that align perfectly with the 3D scene’s composition. The NVIDIA Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI is expected to be available through GitHub using a one-click installer in February.

Furthermore, Stability AI announced the imminent release (this month) of its Stable Point Aware 3D (SPAR3D) model on RTX AI PCs. Thanks to RTX acceleration, this novel model from Stability AI is poised to transform 3D design, providing exceptional control over 3D content creation by facilitating real-time editing and the ability to generate an object in less than a second from a single image.

Professional-Grade Video for All

The GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs deliver a generational leap in terms of NVIDIA encoders and decoders with support for the 4:2:2 pro-grade color format, multiview-HEVC (MV-HEVC) for 3D and virtual reality (VR) video, and the innovative AV1 Ultra High Quality mode.

Most consumer cameras are restricted to 4:2:0 color compression, which reduces the amount of color information. While 4:2:0 is generally sufficient for video playback on web browsers, it cannot provide the color depth that professional video editors require for color grading videos. The 4:2:2 format offers double the color data with just a 1.3x increase in RAW file size, making it the ideal choice for video editing workflows.

Decoding 4:2:2 video can be challenging due to the larger file sizes. The GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs feature built-in 4:2:2 hardware support that can decode up to eight times the 4K 6

Livestreaming Gets Smarter

Livestreamers, rejoice! The RTX 50 Series, in collaboration with Streamlabs and Inworld AI, introduces the Streamlabs Intelligent Streaming Assistant. This AI-powered sidekick acts as your on-stream partner, managing tasks, interacting with your audience, and even providing technical support.

Now you can focus on delivering top-notch content while the Streamlabs Intelligent Streaming Assistant handles the behind-the-scenes work.

Unprecedented 3D Performance

The RTX 50 Series caters to 3D artists with the largest ever GeForce RTX GPU memory – a whopping 32GB on the RTX 5090. This allows you to build intricate 3D worlds and work with multiple applications simultaneously without a hitch. Additionally, the fourth-generation RT Cores accelerate 3D rendering by a staggering 40%, giving you the power to bring your creative visions to life with unparalleled speed and detail.

The Power of RTX Remix

If you’re passionate about modding games, you’ll love RTX Remix. This modding platform, enhanced with DLSS 4, lets you create stunning RTX remasters with ray tracing effects, breathing new life into your favorite classic games.

Availability

The wait is almost over! The GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs will be available for purchase starting January 30th, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti and 5070 models in February. Gear up to unleash your creative potential with the power of the GeForce RTX 50 Series!