If this teaser got you hyped, the detailed NVIDIA RTX 50 series launch article breaks down what’s actually coming.
The Super refresh points toward higher efficiency and performance gains across the next-generation NVIDIA gaming PC range.
🔔 Overview: What Is the RTX 50 SUPER Series?
NVIDIA is preparing a mid-cycle refresh of its RTX 50 Blackwell lineup, dubbed the SUPER series, expected to launch in Q4 2025 (holiday season), earlier than the CES 2026 window. The new models include:
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RTX 5080 SUPER – rumored with 24 GB GDDR7
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RTX 5070 Ti SUPER – also 24 GB
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RTX 5070 SUPER – around 18 GB
These updates address complaints about insufficient VRAM and aim to deliver 7–15% more performance via higher boost clocks and more CUDA cores for select models.
⚙️ Specs Snapshot (Rumored)
| Model | CUDA Cores | VRAM | TGP (Watts) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5080 SUPER | ~10,752 | 24 GB GDDR7 | ~415W |
| RTX 5070 Ti SUPER | ~8,960 | 24 GB GDDR7 | ~350W |
| RTX 5070 SUPER | ~6,400 | 18 GB GDDR7 | ~275W |
▶ The RTX 5070 SUPER may also receive a modest boost in CUDA cores over its vanilla counterpart.
🎮 Why SUPER? Performance and VRAM Upgrades
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Massive VRAM increases—up to 100% more than base models—make these cards better suited for 4K, path tracing, and AI workloads.
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Performance gains estimated at 7–15%, thanks to higher boost clocks and potential minor increases in CUDA cores.
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Still powered by Blackwell architecture, using TSMC 4N process, with support for PCIe Gen 5, DisplayPort 2.1b (8K‑165Hz), and fully part of the RTX ecosystem with DLSS 4 and Reflex 2.
🧪 Benchmark Expectations: What’s New with DLSS 4?
The original RTX 50 series already showcased impressive first-party performance increases—especially when DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation is enabled. In titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Alan Wake 2, and Black Myth: Wukong, RTX 5090 delivers up to 2× the FPS over RTX 4090 when using DLSS 4, with lower latency via NVIDIA Reflex 2
▶ The SUPER series will likely benefit further from improved thermal headroom, allowing even higher sustained framerates and AI performance.
🎯 Who Should Wait for SUPER?
Yes, if you:
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Need more VRAM for 4K, shaders, path tracing, or AI generation.
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Want better long-term value from the same GPU tier—more memory without stepping up in price.
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Are holding off for the holiday 2025 window to compare vanilla vs. SUPER pricing.
Maybe skip it if:
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You're on a tight mid-range budget and early RTX 5070 or 5070 Ti deals are attractive.
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You don’t require >16GB VRAM for your use case.
✅ Final Thoughts
NVIDIA’s RTX 50 SUPER series promises meaningful upgrades—upgraded memory capacity, faster clocks, and smoother DLSS 4/AI features—arriving in late 2025. Expect they will deliver more power-per-dollar without forcing consumers into a higher tier.
