Nvidia launches a new RTX 4070
Nvidia has introduced an updated RTX 4070 graphics card with GDDR6 memory to enhance supply and availability, maintaining similar performance to the previous model, available globally from September 2024.
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Nvidia has announced an updated version of its RTX 4070 graphics card, featuring GDDR6 memory. This change aims to enhance supply and availability in response to strong demand. Despite the transition from GDDR6X to GDDR6 memory, Nvidia claims that the new RTX 4070 will deliver similar performance in games and applications. The specifications of the GPU remain unchanged, although there is a noted decrease in bandwidth due to the memory update. The updated RTX 4070 is set to be available globally starting in September 2024.
- Nvidia has launched an updated RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory.
- The new GPU aims to improve supply and availability due to high demand.
- Performance in games and applications is expected to be similar to the previous model.
- The updated RTX 4070 will be available worldwide from September 2024.
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