NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50 SUPER series, initially slated for release earlier, has now been delayed to the third quarter of 2026. This postponement is primarily attributed to the ongoing DRAM shortages affecting the supply of critical components needed for these graphics cards.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Faces New Launch Timeline
The GeForce RTX 50 SUPER lineup, including models like the GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, RTX 5070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 5070 SUPER, was initially set to debut in the first quarter of 2026. However, recent reports suggest that these GPUs will now be launched in the third quarter, aligning with Computex 2026. These GPUs are expected to feature advanced 3 GB GDDR7 memory modules, which are currently in short supply.
NVIDIA’s Strategic Focus Amidst Supply Challenges
In the face of high demand for VRAM, NVIDIA’s forthcoming RTX 50 SUPER series promises significant improvements over the previous iterations. With anticipated models offering up to 24 GB of VRAM, they aim to meet the growing requirements of users. Despite these enhancements, rising DRAM costs could impact pricing, making it challenging to maintain competitive prices against non-SUPER variants. To navigate these constraints, NVIDIA is reportedly prioritizing higher-margin products like the RTX PRO 6000 and RTX 5090 Laptop GPUs.
NVIDIA RTX 50 SUPER GPU Lineup (Preliminary):
| Graphics Card Name | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Name | Blackwell GB203-450 | Blackwell GB203-400 | Blackwell GB203-350 | Blackwell GB203-300 | Blackwell GB205-400 | Blackwell GB205-300-A1 |
| GPU SMs | 84 (84 Full) | 84 (84 Full) | 70 (70 Full) | 70 (70 Full) | 50 (50 Full) | 48 (50 Full) |
| GPU Cores | 10752 | 10752 | 8960 | 8960 | 6400 | 6144 |
| Clock Speeds | TBD | 2.62 GHz | TBD | 2.42 GHz | TBD | 2.51 GHz |
| Memory Capacity | 24 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 | 24 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 | 18 GB GDDR7 | 12 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 32 Gbps | 30 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s | 960 GB/s | 896 GB/s | 896 GB/s | 672 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| Power Interface | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) |
| Launch | TBD | 30th January, 2025 | TBD | 20th February, 2025 | TBD | 5th March, 2025 |
| TBP | 400W+ | 360W | 350W | 300W | 275W | 250W |
| Price | TBD | $999 US | TBD | $749 US | TBD | $549 US |