Memory is crucial for graphics cards, and faster memory is always better. That’s why Nvidia’s upcoming Geforce RTX 50-series, expected in 2025, will include advanced GDDR7 memory.
But it’s not just for desktop PCs. New details reveal that the laptop versions of these cards will also feature GDDR7. A Chinese laptop manufacturer’s presentation reveals Nvidia’s “Blackwell” laptop cards, including the likely GeForce RTX 5060, will feature cutting-edge GDDR7 memory.
Shenzhen Hasee’s chairman reveals that upcoming laptop graphics cards will be the first to feature GDDR7 memory, which is in the final stages of pre-production.
This information, initially spotted by a social media user and reported by WCCFTech, suggests that laptop GPUs will be getting a significant upgrade. While there might be some discrepancies due to live presentation transcriptions and translations, it aligns with the trend. Laptop GPUs typically mirror the tech of their desktop counterparts, though they’re often less powerful. However, it’s promising to see that speedy memory won’t be one of those compromises.
The new chips will consume less power than current-gen laptop GPUs, dropping from 140 watts for the RTX 4060 to 115 watts, while delivering better performance. The upcoming RTX 5060 is expected to match or exceed the RTX 4070 laptop’s performance.
The RTX 50 series is likely to cover the usual range, from the 5050 at the lower end to the 5090 at the top, available for both desktops and laptops. While there’s no exact release date yet, mid-to-late 2025 seems like a reasonable timeframe based on past patterns.
Although Nvidia recently updated the RTX 40 series on desktops with “Super” variants, it appears these enhancements won’t be coming to laptops anytime soon. Additionally, Nvidia downgraded the memory in the desktop RTX 4070 from GDDR6X to the slightly slower GDDR6 to cut costs.
