Nvidia’s Alleged GeForce RTX 4080 Super Graphics Card Sparks Speculation Amid New Listings

Nvidia seems to be hinting at a new addition to its graphics card lineup, the GeForce RTX 4080 Super, despite initial skepticism due to the company's comfort in the competitive landscape. The speculation gained traction when the PCI ID of the GeForce RTX 4080 Super got listed in a PCI ID repository recently. Furthermore, Realix, the brain behind the renowned diagnostic tool HWiNFO, mentioned the GeForce RTX 4080 Super as an impending update for the software's next version, a hint often considered credible since diagnostic software developers usually get wind of upcoming hardware beforehand.

The rumored GeForce RTX 4080 Super is believed to be based on Nvidia's AD103 graphics processor, akin to its regular counterpart. However, the exact GPU configuration remains under wraps. It's speculated that it might come with all of its 10,240 CUDA cores enabled or retain the GeForce RTX 4080's 9,728 CUDA cores but with boosted clock speeds, among other possible configurations. While the release date remains uncertain, a holiday season launch seems plausible for Nvidia, aligning with a period ripe for new releases.

Speculating the specifics of the GeForce RTX 4080 Super is a challenging endeavor at this point. It's expected to sit between the standard GeForce RTX 4080 and the high-end GeForce RTX 4090 in terms of performance, potentially offering a modest performance boost at a higher price point given the significant performance gap between RTX 4080 and RTX 4090. There's also chatter about a possible exclusive release to OEMs, catering to PC makers keen on annual product refreshes to showcase incremental improvements. While these indicators suggest Nvidia is gearing up for the GeForce RTX 4080 Super's release, the details remain semi-official, urging a cautious optimism until an official announcement ensues.