🔔 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.
