NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU Shortage Eases Next Month, with Emphasis on SUPER Variants

The current shortage of NVIDIA‘s GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs in Chinese markets is anticipated to be resolved by the next month as production efforts have been redirected towards the introduction of the new “SUPER” series.

Reports suggest that the availability of the RTX 4070 has been constrained, particularly following the launch of NVIDIA’s latest lineup of RTX SUPER graphics cards. Allegedly, NVIDIA has deliberately halted the distribution of the RTX 4070 GPUs to emphasize and promote its new “SUPER” series, aiming to steer consumers towards these enhanced offerings.

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The restoration of supply for NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4070 Non-SUPER GPUs is projected to occur by the first quarter of 2024. During this period, consumers might find it advantageous to explore Team Green’s relatively newer GPU options, aligning with NVIDIA’s strategic promotion of the “SUPER” series. It is anticipated that the supply of the RTX 4070 will return to optimal levels by mid-February.

Now, let’s delve into a comparative analysis of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER and its “NON SUPER” counterpart. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER features configurations with the AD104-350 or AD103-175 GPU (PG141 SKU 335), both boasting 7,168 cores. The GPU is equipped with 36 MB of L2 cache and 12 GB GDDR6X memory, utilizing the same 192-bit bus interface.

In terms of power consumption, the RTX 4070 SUPER exhibits a 20W higher Total Board Power (TBP) compared to the existing RTX 4070, registering at 220W. In gaming performance, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is reported to deliver approximately a 15% improvement over the RTX 4070 Non-SUPER, marking a significant advancement within the SUPER lineup.

The release of NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 SUPER series has garnered acclaim within the community, particularly for its commendable performance-per-dollar ratios. These GPUs, recognized for their impressive specifications, do not appear to necessitate a price correction, offering substantial gains and positioning the SUPER series as a noteworthy refresh within NVIDIA’s graphics card lineup.