Nvidia confirms the problem of “lack of rop” throughout the RTX 50 series. Ensures that RTX 5070 will not be affected by this problem.
RTX 5070 will not be affected by the lack of Rops
Nvidia had initially communicated that the RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 models had a problem with the ROPS number lower than specified and that this only affected 0.5% of the GPUS sent. However, then cases were reported with the RTX 5080so it was clear that this was affecting the entire series. Finally, Nvidia has recognized that this affects the entire GPUS launched so far.
“After a deeper investigation, we have identified that an early production version of the GPU GeForce RTX 5080 was also affected by the same problem. Affected consumers can contact the plate manufacturer to obtain a replacement. “
– Nvidia through The Verge
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It is speculated that some RTX 50 GPUS are suffering from silicon degradation, so we could see more cases like this in the future, not only with missing Rops, but other problems with these GPUS, but this is just speculation and there is no An official explanation or anything like that right now.
Nvidia has also commented to El Media The Verge that The RTX 5070 would not be affected by this problem.
“In response to The Verge's questions, Berraondo adds that” no other Nvidia GPU has been affected “; We ask specifically about the next RTX 5070, and says it is not affected either. ”
– The Verge
Nvidia is open to comply with the requests for Rma In these cases and does not disregard the situation, although the replacement of these units may take a long time. We will keep you informed.
