Broken Silicon

296. Nvidia RTX 5090 Instability, 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT, AMD Zen 6, Intel Nova Lake

Feb 11, 2025
Dive into the chaos of the graphics card market with discussions on Nvidia's RTX 5000 issues and the fierce competition with AMD's upcoming RX 9070 XT. Uncover fresh leaks about Intel's Nova Lake and the intense rivalry heating up in CPU performance, especially with AMD's Zen 6 architecture tantalizingly close. Explore the future of gaming consoles, including innovative concepts from Nintendo and Valve that could reshape the gaming landscape. A blend of humor and tech insights keeps the conversation lively and engaging!
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ANECDOTE

Fury Nano Deal

  • Tom recalled the 2018 market flood of Fury Nanos.
  • They were available for around $100 on eBay, offering great value.
INSIGHT

Blackwell vs. Ampere Launch

  • The RTX 5090 and 5080 launch was much worse than the Ampere launch, with far less supply.
  • Ampere, despite initial shortages, saw substantial production eventually.
ADVICE

Potential Driver Perception Shift

  • Users report driver issues with Lovelace, including browser crashes and game instability.
  • If RDNA 4 drivers are good and FSR 4 impresses, perception of NVIDIA's driver superiority could change.
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