The GeForce RTX 5080 has recently been reported to have issues with missing ROPs (Raster Operations Pipeline), raising concerns about a potential widespread problem. This marks the fifth instance of such a case within just two days, coinciding with previous reports concerning the RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti models. As more users examine the specifications of their graphics cards, an alarming trend of underperforming GPUs is surfacing.

GeForce RTX 5080 Reportedly Affected by Missing ROPs, Despite NVIDIA’s Silence

This is the first documented incident involving the GeForce RTX 5080, which debuted alongside the GeForce RTX 5090 on January 30. Sitting as the second-most powerful GPU in the RTX 50 lineup, it carries an official price tag of $999 for the Founders Edition and entry-level models from other manufacturers. However, the significant price does not shield it from performance issues; a user on Reddit discovered that his GPU had fewer ROPs than anticipated.

User u/gingeraffe90 shared a screenshot from GPU-Z, showing that his RTX 5080 is equipped with only 104 ROPs instead of the expected 112 ROPs. This discrepancy has been verified, suggesting that NVIDIA may have attempted to downplay the possibility of the RTX 5080 experiencing this issue.

NVIDIA has recently stated that only the RTX 5090/5090D and RTX 5070 Ti are impacted by this issue, claiming that affected units make up less than 0.5% of total production. Although this particular case of missing ROPs on the GeForce RTX 5080 is an isolated incident for now, it raises concerns about potential future occurrences.

ROP counts are essential for raster performance, significantly affecting the Pixel Fillrate. A drop in these numbers could lead to discernible declines in performance, resulting in outputs that fall short of expectations. NVIDIA suggests that the average performance impact will be around 4%, a frustrating reality for consumers who have paid premium prices for their GPUs.

Given the rising number of reports, this situation calls for further investigation. If left unaddressed, it could evolve into a larger issue that significantly impacts the consumer GPU market.

News Source: Reddit