There are rumors suggesting a potential refresh for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4080 graphics cards, possibly labeled as the "Super" variants. These refreshed models are speculated to feature increased memory capacity, with the RTX 4070 Super offering 16GB and the RTX 4080 Super providing 24GB of GDDR6 video RAM.
According to reports, there may also be some improvements to the GPU chip, including boosted memory busses. The RTX 4070 Super could see an increase from 192 to 256 bits, while the RTX 4080 Super might go from 256 to 320 bits. It is important to note that these names are not confirmed, and alternative naming options, such as RTX 4070 Ti or RTX 4080 Ti, are still possibilities.
The decision to enhance the memory on the RTX 4080 could be particularly interesting, as it would match the 20GB memory with a 320-bit bus found in the Radeon RX 7900 XT. However, AMD would still maintain a significant price advantage unless the refreshed RTX 4080 is priced similarly to or slightly higher than the current retail price of $1200.
While a mid-cycle refresh for both cards seems plausible, it is worth noting that concrete details regarding pricing and release dates have not been revealed yet. Given that information has apparently been leaked to OEMs, a release before the Christmas season seems unlikely. A safer estimate would be early next year. However, it is important to remember that nothing is confirmed at this stage, and Nvidia may still be cautious following the cancellation of the 12GB RTX 4080 release last year. As a result, it is advisable not to consider anything as definitive until official announcements are made.