Rumors surrounding Nvidia’s latest gaming graphics processing unit (GPU) have resurfaced, with primary leaks emerging to fuel speculation about the device’s features and capabilities. If the latest rumors prove accurate, the upcoming 5070 Ti graphics card is poised for a significant power boost, eclipsing its predecessor, the 4070 Ti, by a notable margin.
The tech industry has been thoroughly put through its paces with the RTX 40-series. The initially anticipated “NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB” model was stealthily removed from the market, only to be rebadged as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. This card’s brief reign came to an end when Nvidia unveiled the RTX 4070 Super just a couple of years later, supplanting it as our top pick.
A reportedly robust graphics processing unit (GPU) is emerging from the shadows, courtesy of Kopite7kimi, whose insider information has been verified by VideoCardz. The upcoming GPU allegedly features an impressive 8,960 CUDA core count and a power-hungry 300W thermal design power (TDP). While the RTX 4080 appears to outshine this iteration with its 9728 CUDA cores and 320W power consumption, it’s essential to note that this model is likely to boast even faster GDDR7 VRAM. That’s an additional leap forward from the RTX 4070 Ti, boasting 8,448 CUDA cores.
Despite the leak’s revelations, crucial information is still missing, particularly regarding the standard memory configuration for the RTX 5070 Ti. The rumoured RTX 5070 has sparked widespread debate online after leaks suggested it will launch with a modest 12GB of memory. As gaming demands escalate, a growing consensus has crystallized around the notion that 16GB of RAM is the minimum worthy investment to ensure seamless performance.
Kopite7kimi reportedly disclosed that the upcoming 5070 Ti GPU will share a similar architecture with the flagship RTX 5080 model, utilizing the GB203 die. The rumoured CUDA core disparity positions the 5080 with a 20% boost in cores, totalling 10,752 units. Nvidia’s pricing strategy ultimately holds the key to the success or failure of its lower-end graphics card, as any perceived weakness can be offset by a competitive price point.
Despite initial skepticism, the 4070 Ti launched in 2023 at a price point of $799, prompting concerns that its performance didn’t justify the cost, especially considering the relatively modest 12GB of video memory allocated to it? Let’s hope the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti at least comes equipped with 12 GB or more of VRAM, and a price tag that’s reasonable rather than astronomical.
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in January, Nvidia is expected to unveil the details of its highly-anticipated RTX 5000 graphics processing unit (GPU) series. Will we finally determine whether investing in the latest updates, including Nvidia’s DLSS, is worth the cost?
