RTX 50 Super Leak Reveals Bigger VRAM Upgrades Across NVIDIA's Gaming GPU Lineup

The rumors around NVIDIA's RTX 50 Super series have resurfaced, and new leaks indicate the series is now in development and could feature more models than previously thought. The claimed refresh may mean significantly increased VRAM capacity across a range of GPUs, which could be one of the major complaints about the current RTX 50 lineup and could help to redefine the gaming GPU game.

RTX 50 Super series is back on track after earlier reports indicated the project was on hold, according to leaked information from MegaSizeGPU. NVIDIA was expected to announce a decision in the third quarter, and as that quarter approaches, more news has surfaced.

According to the latest news, the new-generation lineup might feature an RTX 5060 with 12 GB of VRAM. It is unknown whether that card will be based on the RTX 5060 or called the RTX 5060 Super, but it adds to the list of rumored Super cards, which includes higher-end models.

RTX 5080 Super Could Add up to 24 GB of VRAM

According to the leaked specs, the RTX 5080 Super will have the same core configuration as the current RTX 5080. The primary difference would be in memory space. Instead of buying 2GB memory modules, NVIDIA is reportedly set to use newer 3GB GDDR7 modules.

Consequently, VRAM capacity will increase from 16GB to 24GB, a 50% increase. The card is also supposedly among those with a higher 415W power limit, meaning NVIDIA can potentially overclock it further with factory tuning or additional overclocking. It seems that, beyond just VRAM, the RTX 5070 Super is receiving more.

The rumored models are getting the biggest upgrade of all, with the RTX 5070 Super offering the greatest potential. The new 3GB memory modules should enable the card to upgrade from 12GB to 18GB of VRAM. CUDA core counts are also rumored to increase from 6,144 to 6,400, which equates to roughly a 4% increase in core resources.

There will be a 25W increase in power consumption. The enhancements may help the RTX 5070 Super become more competitive against AMD's current lineup, particularly in higher-resolution gaming tasks where extra VRAM can be useful.

RTX 5060 12G Could Fill a Niche in the Market

One rumored addition to the lineup could be the RTX 5060 with 12 GB of VRAM. Now, the RTX 5060 is available only in 8GB, and upgrading to an RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB can come with a significant price tag. The 12GB model may serve as a stepping stone for those wanting more for less.

The leak reveals that the RTX 5060 12GB is not designed to compete against the current 8GB RTX 5060. Rather, it could be targeting the VRAM buyers. There's another option we believe. The card could be a viable replacement for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, thanks to a better price-to-memory ratio.

The 12GB version, around $400-$420, would create a new competitive segment, with current RTX 5060 models at around $340 and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB models usually running above $500.

VRAM Supply Remains Worrisome

VRAM availability has also been an issue in previous GPU launches and has cropped up here. Memory availability is unlikely to be a major concern for NVIDIA. The statement implies that board partners won't have to buy memory separately but will still receive GPU-memory bundles directly from NVIDIA.

The same holds true for earlier rumors that add-in-board partners would need to procure VRAM individually to manufacture their boards, which could have made production more difficult and the overall market costlier. Current pricing underscores the need for a wider range of VRAM options.

One of the major flaws of NVIDIA's current graphics card lineup is the need to purchase a card with more than 8GB of VRAM. Many cards are selling for more than the suggested retail price: for example, the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is priced between $500 and $560. That makes the lowest-cost 16GB version of the RTX 50-series graphics card very high in the entry-level.

RTX 5060 12GB model might be a better value, offering a more competitive price point than AMD's RX 9060 XT 16GB. NVIDIA's stance might become more solid with the introduction of the RTX 5070 Super. RTX 5070 Super will strengthen NVIDIA's position.

Should Buyers Wait for the RTX 50 Models?

There is no one right or wrong answer as it depends on each person's priorities. If you're looking for an NVIDIA GPU with extra VRAM, you might want to hold off. The rumored RTX 5060 12GB, RTX 5070 Super 18GB, and RTX 5080 Super 24GB would all address the memory concerns currently in the lineup.

But there are questions still to be answered about launch dates, availability, and pricing. If the cards come in 2026, the demand may be high in the first couple of years, and it won't be easy to buy them. Radeon users looking to upgrade in the near future may find good deals during big sales, as the chances of better value may be higher before the Super series.

The RTX 50 Super series would be a major change to NVIDIA's current GPU lineup.

The trend of increasing VRAM sizes seems to be the main priority here, with the RTX 5080 Super likely to be available in 24GB versions, the RTX 5070 Super going up to 18GB, and a new RTX 5060 12GB model appearing in the mainstream space.

Even though the information is unofficial, the reported updates suggest NVIDIA might be gearing up for a counterattack amid rising demand for VRAM and escalating competition in the gaming GPU market. But whether they will come at competitive prices is one of the biggest questions to be answered in 2026.