Memory plays a pivotal role in the performance of a graphics card, with faster memory often translating to better overall performance. Nvidia’s upcoming GeForce RTX cards, anticipated for release in 2025, are set to incorporate state-of-the-art GDDR7 memory modules, ensuring a significant leap in speed and efficiency.
Interestingly, this advanced technology won’t be exclusive to desktop GPUs. Recent reports indicate that Nvidia’s 50-series laptop cards will also feature GDDR7 memory. This information surfaced during a presentation by a Chinese laptop manufacturer, where details about Nvidia’s “Blackwell” series, particularly the xx60 model, were discussed. While the specific branding remains unconfirmed, it’s likely this card will be dubbed the GeForce RTX 5060.
According to the chairman of Shenzhen Hasee Computer Co., these upcoming laptop GPUs will be the first to boast GDDR7 memory, which is currently in the final stages of pre-production.
This news, initially flagged by a social media user and later reported by WCCFTech, should be taken with a grain of caution due to the complexities of live presentations and translation nuances. However, the prospect aligns with industry expectations. While laptop GPUs generally offer slightly reduced performance compared to their desktop counterparts, the inclusion of GDDR7 memory ensures that memory speed won’t be one of the compromises in the mobile versions of these cards.
Moreover, the new GPUs are expected to be more power-efficient, consuming as little as 115 watts compared to the 140 watts required by the current RTX 4060. Despite this lower power draw, the RTX 5060 is projected to match or exceed the performance of the RTX 4070 laptop card.
The RTX 50-series lineup will likely include a range of models, from the entry-level 5050 to the high-end 5090, across both desktop and laptop versions. While an official release date has yet to be announced, mid-to-late 2025 seems a plausible timeframe based on Nvidia’s historical launch patterns.
Although Nvidia recently refreshed its desktop RTX 40-series with “Super” variants, these enhancements aren’t expected to extend to laptops. Additionally, Nvidia opted to downgrade the memory of the desktop RTX 4070 from GDDR6X to the older GDDR6 to reduce costs, a decision that seems unlikely to affect the new GDDR7-equipped laptop GPUs.
