Nvidia may be preparing to release enhanced versions of its RTX 50-series graphics cards, the RTX 5080 and 5070 Super, with significant boosts in memory configurations. A recent post on the Chiphell forums, known for its mixed record on leaks, suggests that Nvidia is considering an RTX 5080 Super with 24GB and an RTX 5070 Super with 16GB of VRAM. The key to achieving these memory boosts lies in Nvidia's use of 3GB GDDR7 memory modules, which offer more flexibility compared to the conventional 8GB or 16GB options. By utilizing 3GB chips, Nvidia can assemble configurations such as 18GB (using six chips) and 24GB (using eight chips) without significant changes to the printed circuit board (PCB) design. This approach simplifies the production process, allowing for easier and quicker refreshes or upgrades. The increased VRAM capacity would enable these graphics cards to handle larger textures, higher resolutions, and more complex scenes, potentially reducing performance drops during intense gaming or professional workloads. Here are the rumored details for the RTX 50 Super series: Graphics Card: RTX 5080 Super Variant: RTX 5080 Super VRAM (GB): 16 → 24 VRAM Bus Width: 256-bit Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs)/Compute Units (CUs): 84 Tensor Cores: 336 Ray Tracing Cores: 84 Boost Clock (MHz): 2617 Graphics Card: RTX 5070 Super Variant: RTX 5070 Super VRAM (GB): 12 → 18 VRAM Bus Width: 192-bit Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs)/Compute Units (CUs): 48 Tensor Cores: 192 Ray Tracing Cores: 48 Boost Clock (MHz): 2512 However, it's crucial to temper expectations, as there is currently no official confirmation from Nvidia. These rumors are speculative and early in the RTX 50-series lifecycle, making a Super refresh seem premature. Before the RTX 50-series launch, there were similar predictions regarding the use of 3GB GDDR7 memory modules and a 24GB VRAM variant of the RTX 5080. In the end, Nvidia opted for conventional 2GB memory chips, likely due to cost considerations. Interestingly, the 3GB modules are being used in Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPUs and the laptop version of the RTX 5090, which comes with 24GB of VRAM on a 256-bit memory interface. While the discussion about these models is still in its early stages, it is plausible that Nvidia is either experimenting internally or developing contingency plans. A Super refresh for the RTX 50-series is more likely to occur later in 2025 or early 2026, rather than at events like Computex 2025. For now, the RTX 5080 Super and RTX 5070 Super should be viewed as intriguing possibilities rather than guaranteed releases. We will continue to monitor any reliable updates or official hints from Nvidia in the coming months. To stay informed, follow Tom's Hardware on Google News and make sure to click the Follow button for the latest news, analysis, and reviews.