Get ready for the ultimate shake-up Nvidia’s GPU lineup is about to undergo a complete overhaul | ENBLE
Nvidia's GPU Portfolio Set for Major Reshuffle | ENBLE
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Nvidia’s RTX 40-series refresh is poised to burst onto the scene like a supernova, and the rumor mill is spinning with exciting updates on what we can anticipate. Brace yourselves, tech fans, as we delve into the tantalizing details surrounding Nvidia’s upcoming graphics cards. Today, we received fresh news on the fate of some of Nvidia’s current powerhouse GPUs when their newer counterparts hit the market. It appears that Nvidia is holding onto the one GPU that is truly a diamond in the rough, while bidding farewell to the underperforming duo.
According to the sizzling leaks from Board Channels, a renowned source for insider info on PC hardware releases, Nvidia has grand designs for all three Super cards. Brace yourselves once more as we uncover the scintillating news: the mighty RTX 4080 Super and the formidable RTX 4070 Ti Super are rumored to replace their predecessors, the RTX 4080 and the RTX 4070 Ti, respectively. But hold onto your hats, folks, because the RTX 4070 isn’t going anywhere. Instead, it will share the limelight with the captivating new addition, the RTX 4070 Super. It’s a case of “out with the old and in with the Super!”
The current whispers suggest that Nvidia will gradually phase out the RTX 4080 and the RTX 4070 Ti as they introduce the Super versions. It’s a move that makes sense when you consider the rumored specs. Let’s face it, the RTX 4080 Super and the RTX 4070 Ti Super won’t deliver a seismic leap in performance, with minimal upgrades in their CUDA core counts. Nvidia would end up with two remarkably similar GPUs competing in the market, leaving customers to decide based on pricing alone.
However, the RTX 4070 Super is an entirely different beast compared to its non-Super sibling. Brace yourselves for the punch to the gut—the estimations from VideoCardz suggest a jaw-dropping 22% increase in CUDA cores. Get ready to feast your eyes on a whopping 7,168 cores, while the base 4070 offers a measly 5,888! The gap narrows slightly between the 4070 Ti and the 4070 Ti Super, with rumors indicating 8,448 versus 7,680 cores. There’s also a welcome boost in the VRAM department for the RTX 4070 Ti Super, serving up 16GB across a 256-bit memory bus.
If these reports hold true, we can wave goodbye to the RTX 4080 and the RTX 4070 Ti as they make their exit, without any major price shakes in the market. The downside? It leaves me fearing that the new Super versions won’t come with the sweet allure of lower price tags. Don’t get your hopes up for a bargain, fellow tech enthusiasts. Instead, prepare yourselves for a situation where we pay similar prices to their non-Super predecessors in exchange for only slightly better performance.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. The RTX 4070, if it stays amidst the Super madness, might undergo a price adjustment. Picture this—dropping down to a tempting $500. Meanwhile, the RTX 4070 Super could swoop in and take over the realm of the current RTX 4070 Ti, potentially debuting with an even more attractive price point. And when it comes to the RTX 4080 Super, let’s hope it doesn’t inherit the “terrible value” crown from its predecessor, the existing 4080. We can only hope that Nvidia will bless us with a discounted offering, but time will be the ultimate judge. All eyes are on Nvidia as rumors swirl that the grand unveiling of these mesmerizing new GPUs will take place during CES 2024.
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Hey, technology aficionados! What are your thoughts on Nvidia’s Super-powered lineup? Are you excited about the potential performance boosts or concerned about the pricing? Share your opinions in the comments below and let’s light up the conversation!
