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The Next Flagship Nvidia Graphics Card Could Have GDDR7 Memory

This could deliver up to 50% more bandwidth.

I’ve chatted about all sorts of stuff in past stories, like GPUs and gaming gear for PCs. You can find those linked at the end here. But today, I’m diving into Nvidia’s newest top-of-the-line graphics card!

As we gear up for the new year, the buzz around 2024’s PC hardware is starting to brew. Yep, it’s that time again — rumor central! Nvidia’s next-gen Blackwell series is still a ways off, so take all the juicy leaks and rumors with a pinch of salt.

But hey, here’s a somewhat safer bet: the high-end GB202 GPU might roll out sporting GDDR7 memory. And if we’re feeling adventurous, there’s chatter about a 384-bit memory bus too.

The notorious hardware leaker and Kimi Räikkönen superfan, @kopite7kimi, previously hinted that the GB202 (set to power the anticipated RTX 5090) could rock a hefty 512-bit bus. But now the word on the street — well, Twitter — is that kopite7kimi is leaning towards a more conservative 384-bit bus for this beast.

Sure, there’s still ample time for Nvidia to tinker with the final specs before the big RTX 50-series release. But it’s a pretty safe bet that both Nvidia and AMD will jump on the GDDR7 bandwagon for their top-tier cards. This new memory tech has been cooking in the labs of Micron and Samsung, set to hit shelves in 2024.

Samsung spilled some details last month — expect blazing 32Gbps speeds in the initial rollout, a lower voltage, and a 50% drop in standby power. While GDDR7 isn’t mass-produced yet, you can bet your graphics card collection that high-end GPUs will be among the first to snatch up these fresh memory chips.

Here’s the tech lowdown: GDDR7’s higher bandwidth might make a wider memory bus less crucial. With speeds potentially hitting 32Gbps from the get-go, we’re eyeing a whopping total bandwidth of 1.5TB/s over that 384-bit bus. That’s a jaw-dropping 50% hike from the RTX 4090’s 21Gbps GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus.

But hold onto your seats because there’s more in the rumor mill about GB202. Talk swirls around a chiplet architecture, possibly reserved for the enterprise-level Blackwell versions. Plus, whispers suggest a hefty bump in shader count and a shift to a 3nm fabrication process.

More shader power, snazzy architectural upgrades, and a 50% bump in memory bandwidth — all packed into the RTX 5090. It’s shaping up to be an absolute powerhouse of a GPU. Assuming AMD bows out of the enthusiast GPU scene, the GTX 5090 might swoop in and claim the throne for the fastest graphics card, possibly reigning supreme till 2026.

Final Words

Now, about the price tag. Brace your wallets! The RTX 4090 already sits high at a base price of $1,599.

But don’t be shocked if the RTX 5090 demands a cool $1,999 upon release. Here’s hoping I’m wrong, though.

Saving up for this beast might require a second job!

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References

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Flagship Gaming GPU Rumored To Feature GDDR7 Memory & 384-bit Bus.

Nvidia’s next-gen flagship graphics card to feature GDDR7 memory delivering up to 50% more bandwidth.

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