it certainly looks as though NVIDIA is readying itself just for that, which is to launch its planned RTX 50 "Super" series. The new wallop comes with Samsung's 3GB GDDR7 memory module entering the market, and the visibility of these modules could signal a big jump in memory on the next GPUs.
These particular 3GB chips aren't new, per se. We found them in action in the absolute powerhouse NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU. But it popping up more widely-even on a Chinese retail site, seems like a pretty strong indication that NVIDIA might be planning to go bigger.
Currently, the standard in GDDR7 among the RTX 50 series is 2GB modules, both in the desktops and laptops. Moving to 3GB modules may potentially open the door for exciting memory configurations. This particular set of 3GB modules, the K4VCF325ZC-SC28, has even been seen in NVIDIA's own official video for the RTX 5090, which raises the question: could the flagship RTX 5090 itself get an even bigger memory upgrade. Picture a 48GB RTX 5090 – that's a lot of VRAM.
While one can be excited about an enhanced RTX 5090, another fact that is probably more exciting is whether the rest of outfitted RTX 50 series will join the fun-of more memory. Just think:
- The RTX 5080 can expect a nice boost in VRAM. Rumor has it that an RTX 5080 "Super" will launch with 24GB-a large increase from the original.
- An RTX 5070 might reach a pretty sweet 18GB of GDDR7, and a potential boost would be for an RTX 5070 Ti with up to 24GB due to the availability of these new 3GB modules.
- The RTX 5060 card is the kind of card that will get good benefit. Moving from its current 8GB to 12GB would compel more consumers to adopt it as a more viable option, something also applicable to a possible RTX 5060 Ti.
All this has not been made official, mind you. NVIDIA has not put forth any word on a "Super" lineup utilizing these kinds of memory configurations. However, the emergence of Samsung's 3GB GDDR7 chips is certainly a development for the company. It makes a lot of sense for such things to be used in a mid-generation refresh where gamers are on the lookout for increased memory and potentially better performance in memory-hungry titles.
So, while we wait for an official word, all signs seem to point to a future where our graphics cards can pack even faster GDDR7 onboard memory against the traditional speculation. Keep watching.
