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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question_answer ANECDOTE
Fury Nano Deal
Tom recalled the 2018 market flood of Fury Nanos.
They were available for around $100 on eBay, offering great value.
insights 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.
volunteer_activism 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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We discuss Intel Nova Lake leaks, RTX 5000 issues, and AMD’s upcoming RDNA 4 & Zen 6 products!
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0:00 Subtle Torture, Building a Shed (Intro Banter)
5:08 Fury Nano Ranking, Amiibos (Corrections)
10:21 Nvidia RTX 5090 Instability, Blackwell Supply is a JOKE!
19:59 Nvidia vs AMD Drivers
24:58 RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5070 Performance Leaked (again)
36:00 Blackwell is really "Lovelace 2.0", Re-segmenting the Lineup
40:52 RDNA 4 Confirmed to be Launching Early March
47:43 RX 9070 GRE 12GB, RADEON Laptop Market Share
52:48 24 Core Zen 6 on AM5! Medusa APU Pictured!
1:06:05 16+32 Core Nova Lake Rumors, ARL Refresh Resurrected (?)
1:11:34 Tariffs Raise GPU Prices
1:20:21 Arrow Lake Improvements, Intel's new CEO, Q4 Earnings (Wrap-up)
1:31:57 Future of XBOX, Valve's Console Strategy (Final RM)