New leaks have revealed the full hardware specs of the Nintendo Switch 2, including GPU, CPU, and memory details.
The excitement surrounding the next-gen Nintendo Switch has reached a fever pitch as rumors and leaks swirl in the lead-up to its anticipated reveal this week. Fans have been eagerly awaiting official confirmation from Nintendo, with every new leak adding fuel to the fire.
From potential design changes to performance upgrades, the hype surrounding the Switch 2 is at an all-time high. Recently, a new leak has surfaced that gives us a deeper look into the Switch 2’s full specs.
While Nintendo has yet to officially confirm these details, the leaks are stirring up quite the chatter among fans.
Nintendo Switch 2 Full Specs Appear Online
The latest leak comes from a well-known dataminer on Famiboards, ZachyCatGames, who has shared some intriguing details about the Switch 2’s CPU, GPU, and memory. This information aligns with previous leaks, adding more weight to the speculation that we could be looking at a significant upgrade in terms of hardware performance.
According to the dataminer, the console’s GPU clocks are expected to exceed 560 MHz, pushing it closer to next-gen performance. The dataminer also hinted at the potential memory speeds and bandwidth, suggesting that the Switch 2 could be a powerhouse when it comes to both handheld and docked gameplay.
Here’s what we can expect from the Switch 2 in terms of hardware, according to the reported specs:
Full specs:
- CPU: Arm Cortex-A78C
- 8 cores
- Unknown L1/L2/L3 cache sizes
- GPU: Nvidia T239 Ampere
- 1 Graphics Processing Cluster (GPC)
- 12 Streaming Multiprocessors (SM)
- 1534 CUDA cores
- 6 Texture Processing Clusters (TPC)
- 48 Gen 3 Tensor cores
- 2 RTX ray-tracing cores
- RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5
Handheld Mode:
- CPU: 998.4 MHz
- GPU: 561 MHz (~1.72 TFLOPS)
- Memory Frequency: 4266 MHz
- Memory Bandwidth: 68.256 GB/s
Docked Mode:
- CPU: 1100.8 MHz
- GPU: 1007.25 MHz (~3.09 TFLOPS)
- Memory Frequency: 6400 MHz
- Memory Bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s
Here’s the table featuring previously rumored specs for Switch 2 in comparison with the original Nintendo Switch:
| Category | Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1536 | 256 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 64-bit |
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4 |
| SM Count | 12 | 2 |
| Bandwidth | 120 GB/s | 25.6GB/s |
| Dimensions | 206mm L x 115mm W x 14mm D | 173mm x 102mm x 13.9mm |
These numbers suggest a massive performance boost over the original Switch, with improvements across the board. The GPU in docked mode could offer a performance level similar to that of the Steam Deck OLED, which is known for its impressive power.
Meanwhile, the memory bandwidth is expected to see a significant increase, making the Switch 2 capable of handling more demanding tasks, whether you’re playing on the go or docked at home.
However, it’s important to note that these specs are not confirmed by Nintendo, so take everything with a grain of salt. Along with the hardware specs, there have been plenty of other rumors surrounding the Switch 2.
For one, insiders have pointed to a potential reveal date of today, January 16, 2025. As for pricing, many expect the Switch 2 to retail around $400, with some even speculating the inclusion of a limited-edition bundle.
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