RTX 50 Super Series Expected Q1/Q2 2026

NVIDIA’s anticipated mid-cycle “Super” refresh for its RTX 50-series lineup appears to be targeting a release window between March and May 2026, according to multiple industry sources and recent reports (meaning rumors). This time around, the Super variants will seemingly focus on addressing memory capacity while also giving the power budgets a bump.

Launch Timeline Crystallizes Around Spring 2026

Recent industry speculation about an earlier release has been dismissed by board partners and supply chain sources. According to BenchLife (via VideoCardz), no add-in card partners have received project notifications for new Super models, which typically precede production by several months. This pushes forward the likely release timeframe to between March and May 2026, possibly ahead of Computex in June.

Hardware leaker Hongxing2020, who maintains connections with AIB partners, recently stated that previous rumors suggesting a Christmas 2025 release were wrong. The consensus among board partners points to a potential reveal at CES 2026, with retail availability following in the subsequent months. This would translate to approximately one year since the initial RTX 50 series announcement at CES 2025, and align with NVIDIA’s typical refresh cycle.

VRAM Takes Center Stage

The primary enhancement across the RTX 50 Super lineup centers on increased VRAM capacity through the implementation of 3GB GDDR7 memory modules. Reliable leaker kopite7kimi has revealed specifications indicating that all three expected models will receive a 50% memory capacity increase while maintaining their existing memory bus configurations.

As a result, the RTX 5080 Super will reportedly feature 24GB of GDDR7 memory, up from the standard model’s 16GB. Notably, this variant is also expected to utilize faster 32 Gbps memory modules, pushing theoretical bandwidth beyond 1024 GB/s. The increased memory speed and capacity come with a power requirement exceeding 400W, approximately 40W higher than the standard RTX 5080.

The RTX 5070 Super may get a more comprehensive upgrade. Beyond the jump from 12GB to 18GB of VRAM, this model will reportedly feature 6,400 CUDA cores compared to 6,144 on the standard version, utilizing a full GB205 GPU configuration. Power consumption increases to 275W from the original’s 250W rating.

The RTX 5070 Ti Super rounds out the lineup with 24GB of GDDR7 memory, matching the RTX 5080 Super’s capacity but maintaining the same 8,960 CUDA core count as its non-Super variant. Power requirements jump significantly to 350W, up from the standard model’s 300W TDP.

Rumored Specs Comparison

Super 2026
Refresh (Rumored)
RTX 5070RTX 5070 SuperRTX 5070 TiRTX 5070 Ti SuperRTX 5080RTX 5080 SuperRTX 5090
GPUGB205GB205-400GB203GB203-350GB203GB203-450GB202
CUDA Cores6,1446,4008,9608,96010,75210,75221,760
Memory12GB GDDR718GB GDDR716GB GDDR724GB GDDR716GB GDDR724GB GDDR732GB GDDR7
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit256-bit256-bit256-bit256-bit512-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps28 Gbps28 Gbps28 Gbps30 Gbps32 Gbps28 Gbps
TDP/TGP250W275W300W350W360W415W575W
MSRP$549TBA$749TBA$999TBA$1,999
StatusAvailableRumoredAvailableRumoredAvailableRumoredAvailable

The Super refresh addresses the most criticized aspect of the current RTX 50 lineup, namely the memory capacity in an era of increasingly VRAM-hungry triple-A games. Modern games with path tracing and high-res textures can easily exceed 16GB of VRAM usage, making the enhanced capacities relevant for gamers.

Tom from Moore’s Law is Dead suggests that the minimal changes to board designs and coolers could allow NVIDIA to provide partners with as little as three to four weeks’ notice before launch, potentially enabling a rapid market introduction once the decision is final.

The timing is likely to avoid cannibalization of holiday 2025 sales while positioning the refresh before AMD’s anticipated RDNA 5 architecture. The spring 2026 window also provides NVIDIA adequate time to clear existing RTX 50 series inventory while maintaining momentum ahead of the expected RTX 60 series in early 2027.

Power and Cooling Considerations

The increased power requirements across all Super models raise questions about cooling solutions and power supply compatibility. The RTX 5080 Super’s 415W rating approaches the limits of many existing cooling designs, while the RTX 5070 Ti Super’s jump to 350W is a significant 50W increase over its standard counterpart.

Seasonic has already updated its PSU calculator to include the new models, suggesting power supply manufacturers are preparing for increased demands. If you plan on upgrading, you will need to ensure your system can accommodate both the higher power draw and potentially enhanced cooling requirements.

Pricing Remains Uncertain

To date, absolutely nothing is official about the Super refresh, so prices are purely speculative. Historical precedent from the RTX 40 Super launch suggests the company might position these models at or near the original MSRPs of their non-Super counterparts, effectively replacing them in the product stack. However, given the substantial memory upgrades, price hikes can not be ruled out.

However, if the RTX 5070 Super – with its potential 18GB of VRAM and increased core count – stays at current levels ($549 MSRP), it would be particularly attractive.

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