Nvidia Confirms Missing Render Units in Some RTX Graphics...

In a surprising revelation, Nvidia has admitted that some of its RTX 5090, RTX 5090D, and RTX 5070 Ti graphics chips were shipped with missing render units. The issue, first reported by TechPowerUp, affects less than 0.5% of these GPUs, resulting in an average graphical performance impact of 4%. Despite the relatively small impact, this issue adds to a series of annoyances with Nvidia's latest high-end cards, including launch driver issues and melting power connectors.

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Extent of the Issue

While the issue affects a small percentage of GPUs, it has had a significant impact on multiple Nvidia graphics card partners. Reports have come in from Zotac, MSI, Gigabyte, Manli, and even an Nvidia Founders Edition card with missing ROPs. Users can verify if their card is affected by using GPU-Z to check if their card is showing the correct number of 176 ROPs. If fewer, a replacement is recommended.

Nvidia's Response

Nvidia's global PR director, Ben Berraondo, has confirmed that the production anomaly has been corrected. He assures that the average graphical performance impact is minimal and does not affect AI and Compute workloads. Affected consumers are advised to contact the board manufacturer for a replacement.

Implications and Future Measures

This issue, though limited in scope, underlines the importance of stringent quality control in the production of high-end graphics cards. Nvidia's swift response in acknowledging the problem, offering replacements, and rectifying the production issue helps maintain consumer trust. However, it also highlights the need for continuous monitoring and improvements in manufacturing processes to prevent similar issues in the future.