While AMD prepares its counterattack with the RDNA 4 architecture, NVIDIA is reportedly preparing more powerful versions of its high-end graphics cards. The new RTX 5080 SUPER models with 24GB of GDDR7 and RTX 5070 SUPER with 18GB of GDDR7 memory are expected to shuffle the cards as early as 2025. According to the leaks, this is a response to the aggressive strategy of the competition.
Why are the SUPER versions of the RTX 5080 and 5070 being created?
According to a well-known leaker MLID(Moore’s Law is Dead), some card manufacturers are already testing these variants from 2024. However, NVIDIA did not recommend them to launch until recently.
There were two reasons for the delay:
- The price of GDDR7 memory – it was too high to make the SUPER models worthwhile for gamers
- Waiting for the competition – NVIDIA wanted to hold the trump card when AMD unveils its RDNA 4
The moment seems to be now. Manufacturers have reportedly been told to get ready for the final editions of high clock speed graphics cards for the GB203 (RTX 5080) and GB205 (RTX 5070) chips.
What will the new RTX 5080 SUPER and 5070 SUPER offer?
Based on the information so far, the new products will be more powerful by about 7 to 15% compared to the standard models. NVIDIA is said to have no plans to raise prices significantly yet, or only slightly adjust them.
Expected specs:
- GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER
- 24 GB of GDDR7 memory
- GB203 GPU chip (overclocked)
- Higher performance especially in ray tracing games and AI calculations
- GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER
This timing is no coincidence – Computex 2025 (one of the world’s largest AIoT-focused trade shows) kicks off in just two weeks – the first hints of their launch are expected.
What does this mean for gamers?
NVIDIA is clearly indicating that it sees RDNA 4 as serious competition.
Instead of waiting for the RTX 5090, it wants to bolster its mid-range and high-end first. For customers, this could mean:
- better performance/price ratio (if prices stay the same)
- higher VRAM for more demanding games and AI applications
- shorter lifecycle of the original RTX 5080 and 5070
For enthusiasts who have waited until now, this may be a signal that the real “mainstream high-end” is only now coming.