Nvidia’s RTX 50 Super series refresh is now expected to launch no earlier than CES 2027, delaying from earlier 2026 rumors, according to multiple sources [1, 2]. The updated lineup will not bring major architectural changes but will focus mainly on increased VRAM capacity using faster 3 GB GDDR7 memory chips [3, 2].
The new Super models include an RTX 5070 Super with 18 GB of VRAM, an RTX 5070 Ti Super and RTX 5080 Super each equipped with 24 GB of VRAM, marking a significant memory boost over their predecessors [4, 2]. A previously unconfirmed 12 GB RTX 5060 variant, tentatively named RTX 5060 12G or RTX 5060 Super, is also expected as part of the refresh [3, 4, 2]. This model will have 50% more VRAM than the current RTX 5060’s 8 GB [3].
The Super refresh is reportedly motivated by Nvidia’s surplus supply of Blackwell GPU dies that do not meet requirements for current full-spec models. Using these otherwise unused chips allows Nvidia to upgrade VRAM without waiting for new architectures [3].
Industry-wide memory shortages and rising costs have also contributed to delays affecting both Nvidia and AMD’s next-generation GPUs, pushing major launches into 2027 or later [4]. AMD’s next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs are rumored to arrive in the second or third quarter of 2027, though some insiders consider this timeline optimistic and expect a possible delay into late 2027 or early 2028 [4].
Nvidia’s next-generation Rubin RTX 60 series is unlikely to launch before late 2027 or 2028, trailing the RTX 50 Super refresh [1, 4].
Among the key developments, MEGAsizeGPU tweeted in June that the RTX 50 Super series was "back on track” and confirmed inclusion of the RTX 5060 12 GB variant, although naming remains unclear [3].
The earliest public unveiling of the RTX 50 Super series is anticipated at CES 2027 in January [1, 2].
