Leaked details hint that Nvidia's forthcoming GPUs, particularly the mobile RTX 5080, may encounter delays in their launch. Sources linked to YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead suggest that the Blackwell laptop range might face a setback compared to their desktop counterparts.
Development Delays
These laptops are reportedly trailing by 1-2 months in their development timeline, potentially causing them to miss their anticipated unveiling at CES 2025. Even the desktop RTX 5080 could witness a postponed release, slated to arrive after the RTX 5090.
Specifications Insights
Specifics on the RTX 50 series GPUs remain scarce, but leaks hint that the top-tier Blackwell SKUs are expected to feature GDDR7 memory support.
The mobile versions are anticipated to offer GDDR7 support alongside PCIe Gen 5 compatibility. Speculations suggest that the RTX 5090 mobile GPU might adopt the GB203 GPU from the RTX 4090, with the RTX 5080 potentially following suit with alterations.
GPU Architecture Details
The GB203 chip, supposedly half the size of the flagship GB202 chip, could possibly include 96 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs) and a 256-bit bus width. Whether this translates to increased VRAM in conjunction with GDDR7 memory remains uncertain.
Ada Lovelace was recognized for its power efficiency, and if Blackwell maintains similar attributes, Nvidia could maintain an edge, particularly with rumors hinting at their main competitor skipping an entire generation.
It's crucial to note that this information is grounded on leaks and conjecture. More insights on the Nvidia RTX 5080 mobile are likely to surface gradually. Stay tuned for further updates.
