Nvidia Faces Quality Control Challenges for RTX 50 Series GPUs
The performance penalty for defective RTX 50 series GPUs has been confirmed by reputable data from Gamers Nexus, with the RTX 5080 Founders Edition experiencing a significant hit in gaming benchmarks due to missing ROPs. In synthetic tests, the nerfed RTX 5080 scored 12% lower than expected, while in game testing, the gap was up to 11% behind other users at 4K resolutions. The performance impact varies depending on the resolution and specific games played.
- The discovery of defective GPUs highlights the ongoing struggle for quality control in the high-end GPU market, where even minor flaws can have a significant impact on performance.
- What steps will Nvidia take to address the issue of faulty GPUs and ensure that future batches meet the company's quality standards?