Only a few months after the launch of the Nvidia RTX 50-series, fresh rumors suggest that Nvidia could already be preparing a Super series refresh. According to a report on the Chiphell forums — a sometimes accurate source of hardware leaks — Nvidia may be developing the RTX 5080 Super with 24GB VRAM and the RTX 5070 Super with 18GB VRAM.
New Memory Technology Could Power RTX Super Variants
The rumored refresh would reportedly leverage 3GB GDDR7 memory modules, allowing Nvidia to offer flexible VRAM sizes such as 18GB and 24GB. Traditionally, graphics card VRAM has been offered in 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB increments due to hardware limitations. However, using 3GB modules could allow for easier upgrades without major PCB redesigns.
This would make it simpler for Nvidia to deliver upgraded Super versions of their existing RTX 50-series GPUs while enhancing performance for higher resolutions, larger textures, and complex game environments.
Rumored Nvidia RTX 50 Super Series Specifications
| Specification | RTX 5080 | RTX 5080 Super (Rumored) | RTX 5070 | RTX 5070 Super (Rumored) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GB203 | GB203 | GB205 | GB205 |
| Process Technology | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| VRAM | 16GB | 24GB | 12GB | 18GB |
| Memory Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| SMs / CUs | 84 | ??? | 48 | ??? |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336 | ??? | 192 | ??? |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | ??? | 48 | ??? |
| Boost Clock (MHz) | 2617 | ??? | 2512 | ??? |
(*Specifications marked “???” are not yet confirmed.)
How Likely Are These Super GPUs?
At this point, Nvidia has not officially confirmed the existence of any RTX 50 Super models. Given how early it is in the lifecycle of the 50-series, a refresh does seem a little soon. However, it’s not entirely impossible.
Before the launch of the 50-series, there were reports that Nvidia was exploring the use of 3GB GDDR7 memory modules, but ultimately the company opted for conventional 2GB chips, likely due to cost concerns. Interestingly, Nvidia is now using 3GB GDDR7 modules in its professional-grade RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPUs and the laptop variant of the RTX 5090.
This background suggests that Nvidia is at least familiar with and capable of mass-producing GPUs with 3GB modules — adding some credibility to the new rumors.
When Could the RTX 5080 Super and RTX 5070 Super Release?
If Nvidia does proceed with a Super refresh, industry insiders believe the new models would likely launch late 2025 or possibly be revealed during CES 2026. It seems unlikely that we will see them as early as Computex 2025, given how recent the standard RTX 50-series launch was.
For now, it is safest to treat the RTX 5080 Super and RTX 5070 Super as interesting possibilities rather than guaranteed products. However, with the rapidly evolving GPU market, surprises are always possible.
Final Thoughts
While nothing is official yet, the potential for Nvidia RTX 5080 Super and RTX 5070 Super with higher VRAM and improved capabilities has certainly captured attention. Gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts alike will be keeping a close watch for any concrete announcements in the coming months.
