Nvidia has denied accusations suggesting that RTX 5090 graphics cards sent to press for review differed from those sold by retailers. Some review models were labeled as ‘Press Build,’ sparking speculation that these cards were superior. Binning, the process of sorting silicon chips into different performance groups, was at the center of the controversy. Nvidia clarified that the ‘Press Build’ marking indicated no performance difference and was purely administrative. Despite minor concerns about stock shortages and launch day availability, Nvidia’s transparency on the matter is commendable.|intellectual