Leak suggests Nvidia will soon discontinue the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti
Updated: Sep 9, 2025 8:54 am
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Nvidia’s next wave of super-charged GPUs could be coming sooner than expected. New rumors are pointing to a refreshed RTX 50 Super lineup, including the RTX 5080 Super, 5070 Ti Super, and 5070 Super, with significant upgrades in memory capacity and bandwidth. If true, this would mark Nvidia’s boldest mid-generation refresh yet, aimed directly at gamers who have been demanding more VRAM in cards above the $550 price point.
RTX 50 Super Lineup at a Glance
Here’s a breakdown of the rumored specs for the upcoming Super variants, based on the latest leaks:
| Specs/details (leaked) | RTX 5080 Super | RTX 5070 Ti Super | RTX 5070 Super |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 8,960 | 6,400 |
| Memory size | 24GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR7 | 18GB GDDR7 |
| Memory clock speed | 32+ Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| TDP | 415W | 350W | 275W |
| Performance uplift | +9-16% | +7-11% | +8-12% |
| Price | $999-$1,199 | $749-799 | $549-599 |
One surprising detail from the Moore’s Law Is Dead leak is that the RTX 5070 Super is rumored to ship with more VRAM than the standard RTX 5080 (18GB vs. 16GB). At a time when gamers are demanding more memory for modern titles, this is a strong move that could make the 5070 Super especially appealing in its price bracket while simultaneously giving AMD something to think about.
RTX 50-Series Super release date rumors
So when can we expect these new cards? Most reports are pointing toward a Q4 2025 launch window, which would actually be earlier than Nvidia’s typical refresh schedule. If true, this would mirror the 40-Series Super refresh, but possibly even accelerate it.
RTX 5080 Super could potentially release next year
Moore’s Law Is Dead has suggested that while the RTX 5070 Super and 5070 Ti Super may hit shelves in late 2025, the RTX 5080 Super could slip to Q1 2026. This delay would give Nvidia more time to finalize a rumored 36 Gbps memory clock upgrade, potentially making it the fastest memory we’ve ever seen on a consumer GPU.
Adding weight to the speculation, reports also indicate Nvidia could begin phasing out the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti (non-Super models) as early as October 2025. This move would align with Nvidia’s apparent shift toward higher VRAM capacities across the lineup, reducing overlap between SKUs.
As always, more performance comes with more power demand. The RTX 50 Super cards are rumored to carry higher TDPs than their standard counterparts, 415W for the 5080 Super, 350W for the 5070 Ti Super, and 275W for the 5070 Super. That’s a jump of around 15–25W across the board compared to the original 50 series GPUs.
For gamers and builders, this could mean upgrading your PSU if you’re on the edge of recommended wattages. But the trade-off is clear: faster VRAM, higher memory speeds, and performance gains in the 7–16% range, depending on the card.
