Crush High-End Gaming with Nvidia’s Lightning-Fast RTX 5090 GPU: Boosting Valorant Speed and Performance
Nvidia’s Reflex 2 Reveal Packed a Hidden Gem about the RTX 5090
Among the numerous announcements Nvidia made at CES 2025, a few snippets flew under the radar. One such nugget was neural texture compression, which we covered earlier (it’s impressive). Another was a quiet footnote from Team Green in the unveiling of Reflex 2, showcasing the lightning-fast performance of the RTX 5090 in Valorant, a popular esports shooter.
Reflex 2: A Slick Solution for Low Latency
Reflex 2 is the sequel to Nvidia’s original Reflex tech, designed to minimize input lag. The original Reflex tech reduced input lag, particularly when paired with DLSS Frame Generation. With Reflex 2, Nvidia introduced a new ‘frame warp’ feature, promising an up to 75% reduction in latency (compared to the predecessor’s average reduction of 50%).
A Glimpse into Valorant‘s Extreme Performance
TweakTown noticed Nvidia’s blog post highlighting Valorant‘s remarkable performance on the RTX 5090. With Reflex 2, the game achieves an impressive 800+ frames per second (fps) on the graphics card, boasting an input latency of under 3ms.
A Record-Breaking Achievement
Running Valorant at over 800 fps is a feat that requires extreme hardware. While 800 fps might not be necessary for the average gamer, it’s remarkable to see this level of performance from the RTX 5090. As TweakTown mentioned, even professional gamers usually can’t take advantage of such frame rates, thanks to the cost of such a powerful PC setup.
So, How High Do You Need to Go?
Is 800 fps overkill? Perhaps, but for pro gamers or those with top-tier hardware, it’s the ultimate benchmark for smooth performance. In an ideal scenario, games should maintain the maximum speed of your high-refresh-rate monitor (if you’re lucky enough to have one). For the average gamer, this level of performance is still largely a pipe dream.
Will You Need a PC This Powerful?
It’s unlikely, but if you’re an extreme gamer or eager to stay on the bleeding edge of tech, the RTX 5090’s capabilities will surely tempt you. Keep in mind, however, that super-high frame rates are typically the domain of high-end gaming setups, which only a select few can afford.
