The expected launch of the Nvidia RTX 5000 Super graphics cards is likely delayed due to the increased cost of GDDR7 memory. As per VideoCardz, Nvidia has at least one of its graphics card board partners who have the RTX 50 Super graphics cards. However, according to reports, Nvidia has put the product on hold for its add-in-board partners.
3GB GDDR7 Memory Is the Main Issue
The delay is happening because 3GB GDDR7 memory chips are very expensive. These chips help Nvidia add more VRAM without changing the design. But the problem is price — a 3GB chip costs about $60–$70, while a normal 2GB chip costs only around $20. So, the 3GB version is almost 3x more expensive, even though it only gives 50% more memory. Because of this, making these graphics cards becomes much more costly, especially when they use multiple memory chips.
Three Super GPUs May Be Affected
The models affected by this issue are:
- RTX 5080 Super
- RTX 5070 Ti Super
- RTX 5070 Super
Expected memory:
- RTX 5080 Super & 5070 Ti Super → 24GB
- RTX 5070 Super → 18GB
These are upgrades over current models, but the extra memory may make them more expensive. Also, the RTX 5050 9GB is reportedly delayed for the same reason.
RTX 5070 Super Could Get Much Costlier
The RTX 5070 Super shows this problem clearly.
- Current RTX 5070 → 12GB memory
- New RTX 5070 Super → 18GB memory
To do this, Nvidia would use 6 bigger (3GB) chips instead of 6 smaller (2GB) chips. This could increase memory cost from about $120 to $360+. That doesn’t mean the final price will increase the same amount, but it makes it harder to keep the GPU affordable.
Gamers Might Have to Wait
The GPUs are not cancelled, but their release is now uncertain.
Usually, “Super” cards give better performance at similar prices. But because memory is expensive, Nvidia may:
- Launch them later
- Or price them higher than expected
Still Not Official
- Nvidia has not officially confirmed these GPUs yet.
- All details like specs, pricing, and launch date are still rumors.
But many sources say the same thing — expensive 3GB GDDR7 memory is the main problem.