NVIDIA is gearing up for a significant launch in January 2024 with its GeForce RTX 40 SUPER GPU lineup, including the RTX 4080 SUPER, 4070 Ti SUPER, and 4070 SUPER. This series is expected to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 8, 2024, with subsequent retail availability throughout the month.
Launch Schedule
- RTX 4070 SUPER: January 17
- RTX 4070 Ti SUPER: January 24
- RTX 4080 SUPER: January 31
Rumored Specifications and Performance
The RTX 40 SUPER GPUs, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, promise enhanced core configurations and performance upgrades:
- RTX 4080 SUPER: Expected to feature the AD103-400 GPU with 10,240 cores, 320 TMUs, 112 ROPs, and 64 MB of L2 cache. It’s anticipated to be 3-5% faster on average than the RTX 4080 Non-SUPER, with a similar TGP of 320W.
- RTX 4070 Ti SUPER: Likely to offer a choice of AD103-275 / AD102-175 GPU SKUs with 8,448 cores and 48 MB of L2 cache. This model could see an average performance boost of 15% over its non-SUPER variant.
- RTX 4070 SUPER: Expected in AD104-350 or AD103-175 SKU configurations with 7,168 cores and 48 MB of L2 cache. This card might offer a 14% performance increase over the RTX 4070 Non-SUPER.
Here is a Speculated specifications table for the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 SUPER GPUs:
| GPU Model | Core Configuration | Memory | TGP | Performance Boost (Speculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4080 SUPER | AD103-400 GPU, 10,240 cores, 320 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 64 MB L2 cache | 16 GB GDDR6X, 256-bit bus | 320W | +3-5% over RTX 4080 Non-SUPER |
| RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | Choice of AD103-275 / AD102-175 GPU SKUs, 8,448 cores, 48 MB L2 cache | 16 GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus | 285W | +15% over RTX 4070 Ti Non-SUPER |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | AD104-350 or AD103-175 SKU, 7,168 cores, 48 MB L2 cache | 12 GB GDDR6X, 192-bit bus | 220W | +14% over RTX 4070 Non-SUPER |
While NVIDIA has not finalized the pricing for the SUPER series, these GPUs are positioned to compete strongly in the market. The RTX 4080 SUPER, in particular, is expected to challenge AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 XTX, especially if priced around $1000-$1100 US.
Interestingly, there were plans for an RTX 4090 SUPER, but these were dropped due to recent sanctions limiting the release of high-performance GPUs in certain regions. As of now, there’s no indication of an RTX 4090 SUPER or Ti GPU being released.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series is poised to offer gamers and professionals significant performance upgrades. With its January 2024 launch, NVIDIA continues to push the boundaries of graphics technology, maintaining its position as a leader in the GPU market. You can read more on NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3070: A Game-Changer at $100 Off!, Nvidia’s DLSS: Gaming Graphics and Resolution Upscaling & Rumors Suggest Massive 512-bit Bus for NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX Ada-Next
