Nvidia Is Finally Doing Something About the RAM Apocalypse - Gizmodo
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- Nvidia launches a 12 GB RTX 5070 laptop GPU, increasing VRAM to 12 GB.
- GDDR7 memory with 3 GB chips powers the RTX 5070, delivering a 50 % performance boost.
- Driver 596.36 adds support for the new 12 GB RTX 5070, enabling full utilization of the upgraded VRAM.
- Engadget reports the 12 GB RTX 5070 is now offered for laptops, addressing supply constraints.
- Wccftech states the 12 GB RTX 5070 uses 3 GB GDDR7 chips and delivers a 50 % performance boost while addressing supply constraints.
- Gizmodo highlights Nvidia’s effort to combat the RAM apocalypse by expanding VRAM on the RTX 5070 laptop GPU to 12 GB.
Why it matters: Laptop gamers and creators gain a 50 % performance jump, while OEMs benefit from eased VRAM shortages; Nvidia captures higher‑margin sales as the 12 GB RTX 5070 mitigates the RAM bottleneck.
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