The latest rumors suggest Nvidia may be developing Super refreshes of its existing RTX 5000 series GPUs, potentially featuring a substantial VRAM upgrade. While still speculative, these leaks hint at exciting developments for PC gamers.
These rumors originate from a post on the Chiphell forums by a reputable leaker known as panzerlied. While unconfirmed, the information aligns with previous leaks and industry trends, lending some credence to the speculation. The leak focuses on the potential RTX 5080 Super and RTX 5070 Super, suggesting they could incorporate 3GB memory modules, leading to significantly increased VRAM capacities.
This change would equip the RTX 5080 Super with 24GB of VRAM and the RTX 5070 Super with 18GB, a notable jump from their current configurations. The existing RTX 5080 already enjoys a memory speed advantage with 30Gbps modules compared to the standard 28Gbps, boosting memory bandwidth. However, increasing the VRAM to 24GB would be a game-changer, matching the impressive memory capacity of the previous generation’s flagship, the RTX 4090.
The Nvidia logo on the RTX 4080 Super graphics cards.
These potential upgrades seem almost too good to be true. However, they echo earlier rumors, including one from MSI, suggesting an RTX 5080 variant with 24GB of VRAM. While that leak didn’t mention a Super refresh, it indicated Nvidia’s potential interest in such a configuration.
This move could also benefit Nvidia’s more budget-conscious offerings. With 8GB of VRAM increasingly insufficient for demanding AAA games, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and RTX 5060 could see significant performance improvements with a VRAM upgrade utilizing these 3GB GDDR7 modules.
The potential downside? Even if these rumors are accurate, the release of these Super refreshed GPUs is likely still some time away. Historically, Super refreshes launch between generations, suggesting a late 2025 or early 2026 release window at the earliest. While anticipation builds, PC gamers will need to exercise patience while awaiting official confirmation from Nvidia.
