Key takeaways
- NVIDIA may announce the RTX 4080 Super with 20GB VRAM at CES 2024.
- The RTX 4080 Super represents NVIDIA's first Super GPU since the 20-series in 2019.
- Increased memory bus expected for both RTX 4070 and RTX 4080 Super models.
- Press invitations for NVIDIA's event highlight potential major announcements at CES.
- Hardware leaks suggest significant upgrades over current RTX 40-series models.
NVIDIA has commenced the distribution of press invitations for a "special address" scheduled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. The timing of these invitations aligns closely with circulating rumours hinting at the potential debut of NVIDIA’s RTX 40-series Super cards during CES 2024, including models such as the RTX 4070 Super and RTX 4080 Super.
Despite the absence of specific details of GeForce or information on the keynote presenter on the January 8th event, it is anticipated to be a focal point for significant announcements. Taking place amidst a flurry of press conferences at CES, NVIDIA event is poised to deliver crucial updates.
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Hardware leaks preceding the event have already disclosed specifications of the RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Super cards. Notably, the RTX 4080 Super is rumoured to boast 20GB of VRAM, an increase from the current 16GB featured in standard RTX 4080 models.
Both the speculated RTX 4070 and RTX 4080 Super cards are expected to exhibit a higher memory bus compared to their existing counterparts.
The leaks were started by a serial hardware leaker called Kopite7kmi on X.
If NVIDIA indeed unveils the new Super cards for the RTX 40-series, it will mark the first instance of Super versions for NVIDIA GPUs since the 20-series in 2019. The company did not release the Super series in its RTX 30 series.
The industry is now eagerly awaiting details on the pricing of these GPUs and the potential performance enhancements compared to the current models.
