How do the Geforce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 perform without DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation when directly compared to their predecessors—the RTX 4090, 4080, 4070 Ti, and 4070? Nvidia has provided some preliminary answers.
Nvidia’s initial benchmarks offer insights into the performance of its next-generation GPUs without leveraging features like DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation (MFG). The comparison focuses on their raw performance against their RTX 40 series counterparts. However, these results, based on in-house testing, might not be as groundbreaking as some had hoped. The benchmarks for games like Resident Evil 4 and Horizon Forbidden West without frame interpolation reveal modest generational improvements.
Benchmark Results
According to Nvidia’s tests, the performance gains are as follows:
- Geforce RTX 5090 vs. RTX 4090: ~30% increase
- Geforce RTX 5080 vs. RTX 4080: ~15% increase
- Geforce RTX 5070 Ti vs. RTX 4070 Ti: ~20% increase
- Geforce RTX 5070 vs. RTX 4070: ~20% increase
Note: Data is based on two benchmarks conducted without DLSS 4.
Limited Gains in Mid-Range Models
Among the new lineup, the RTX 5080 exhibits the smallest performance improvement, delivering only 15% more power than the RTX 4080 in the tested games. Similarly, the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 surpass their predecessors by just 20%. While the flagship RTX 5090 fares better with a 30% boost, these results might fall short of expectations for a next-gen release.
DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation: What to Expect
The current benchmarks allow direct pixel-perfect comparisons, with multiple outlets such as HardwareLuxx, ComputerBase, and 3DCenter arriving at similar conclusions. However, these results raise questions about real-world performance. If Nvidia specifically chose games that highlight significant improvements, other titles without DLSS support might leave players underwhelmed.
More comprehensive data is expected by January 30, which could provide further clarity on how the RTX 50 series stacks up across a wider range of games and scenarios. For now, these benchmarks hint at moderate improvements, but they also suggest that Nvidia’s latest innovations, like DLSS 4, may be essential for fully realizing the potential of these GPUs.
