NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards used in some units of the GB202 chip reportedly a problem that affects performance.
NVIDIA RTX 5090, While it attracted a great interest with its release, it turned out that some units of the GB202 chip used on the graphics card had performance problems. According to the report, especially due to the deficiency in the number of ROP (Render Output Unit), performance was found to be below expectations. Although this affects only a particular chip party, it is stated that all models may be potentially affected.
Details of the problem in the NVIDIA RTX 5090 GB202 chip
NVIDIA RTX 5090 used in some models of the GB202 chip, the number of ROPs were reported to be lacking. This was noticed by users seeing lower ROP values in vehicles such as GPU-Z and HWINFO. Normally, these chips, which need to contain 176 rops, have missing ROPs in some units and this is reported to cause serious performance losses.
The source of the problem is that the chip itself is in the chip itself and the software update cannot be corrected. NVIDIA announced that the affected units are in the minority and that these models will be changed under warranty. However, it is stated that the problem can be seen in all AIB (Add-In Board) manufacturers and NVIDIA’s own Founders Edition series.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 users are recommended to check the number of graphics cards. If the number of ROPs is less than 176, this may indicate that the chip is incorrect. NVIDIA will start a RMA (product return authorization) process for such cases and users may demand change in this way.
The NVIDIA RTX 5090 was seen as a big step with its latest Blackwell architecture. However, such production problems can be a serious difficulty for the company. NVIDIA reorganizes production processes to solve the problem rapidly and is working to prevent similar problems in the future. Users can get support by contacting NVIDIA if they notice an unexpected decrease in the performance of their cards.