RTX 50 GPUs: Video Processing Analysis

Overview

• RTX 50 series provides exceptional performance for video processing, particularly in video encoding and decoding.
• Example: RTX 5090 D, a special edition GPU for the Chinese market, mirrors the RTX 5090 but with limited AI computing power.
• Major leap in video processing capabilities over the previous RTX 40 series.

Key Benefits

• Decoding Power:

  • Supports H.265 4:2:2 10-bit footage hardware decoding.
  • Played back 6 simultaneous H.265 4K 120fps video tracks smoothly vs. 2 tracks by RTX 4090.
  • Outperformed Apple's M2 Ultra by handling more video tracks simultaneously.
  • Significant improvements in 8K R3D Raw footage playback.

• Encoding Efficiency:

  • Fastest export times in comparison to Apple M series and RTX 40 series.
  • Particularly excels in editing high-frame-rate footage and noise reduction tasks.
  • 46% faster than RTX 4090 and 3.8 times faster than M2 Ultra in noise reduction using DaVinci's Super Noise Reduction.

Technical Specifications

• Hardware: 32GB VRAM supports large scene rendering without memory issues.
• Power Consumption: Peaks at 575 watts.
• Benchmarking:
  • 3DMark Time Spy Extreme test yielded 25,000 points, a 39% improvement over RTX 4090.

AI and Rendering

• Incorporates DLSS4 and AI rendering.
• Doubts persist about AI producing the intended creative outcomes.

Market Recommendations

• Recommended for Windows users focused on video and 3D editing.
• RTX 5090 D offers superior capability but is costly.
• RTX 5080 suggested as a more cost-effective alternative, pending test results.

Conclusion

• RTX 5090 D provides significant improvements in video processing.
• The application of AI tech shows promise but hasn't yet revolutionized video editing to replace human involvement.
• Ideal for professionals needing high-level video processing power, though with a high price point.

Additional Notes

• Testing relied on a borrowed GPU from Colorful; review remains unbiased.
• Future software updates may further enhance the GPU's performance.
• Anticipation for M4 Ultra's response to RTX 5090 D's capabilities.
• Recommends additional reviews from tech channels like Geekerwan for diverse opinions.