The tech giant Nvidia has confirmed that some of the RTX 5090, 5090D, and 5070 Ti model graphics cards were released with missing render units. The California-based technology company verified a rare production error in the RTX 5090, 5090D, and RTX 5070 Ti models. This error resulted in some cards being released with missing Render Output Units (ROP). What is the function of the Render Output Unit (ROP)? The ROP plays a critical role in processing graphics accurately and efficiently for display. It is involved in the final stage of the rendering process. The ROP is responsible for pixel processing, enhancing, blending, and writing pixels to buffers. Minimal performance loss Nvidia stated that this error affected less than 0.5% of the total produced cards and the average performance loss was around 4%. The company emphasized that this error has no impact on artificial intelligence and computational workloads. Nvidia GeForce Global PR Director Ben Berraondo stated that the production anomaly was identified and corrected by the company. Exchange option for affected users The graphics card giant announced that affected users will have the option to exchange their cards. The company mentioned that it will continue to support customers throughout this process to ensure customer satisfaction. How to check? Experts recommend the GPU-Z program to users who suspect their graphics cards have been affected by this error. This software provides detailed information about the graphics card and processors you are using and is also used to detect counterfeit graphics cards. Leading the industry Nvidia is the biggest name in the graphics card industry. The company holds an 88% market share worldwide and is the leading producer of graphics cards by a significant margin. The tech giant generated revenue of $60.9 billion in the 2024 fiscal year and has begun to increase its investments in different areas such as artificial intelligence and robotics.