NVIDIA has introduced a new 12GB variant of its RTX 5070 laptop GPU, offering manufacturers an alternative configuration to help navigate ongoing global memory supply chain constraints.
Key Points
- The new RTX 5070 mobile GPU features 12GB of VRAM, a 50% increase over the original 8GB model.
- This version utilizes 24Gb GDDR7 memory modules, which are currently more readily available from suppliers like Samsung and Micron.
- Core counts, memory bus, and bandwidth specifications remain identical to the existing 8GB version of the graphics card.
- ASUS, Lenovo, and MSI are expected to be among the first manufacturers to integrate the 12GB GPU into their upcoming laptop lineups.