Nvidia Highlights the Switch 2 Chip's Performance from Extensive Engineering Efforts
Nvidia touts remarkable advancements in the Nintendo Switch 2's new chip, claiming a tenfold performance boost and new features driven by AI technology.
Nvidia has published a blog post discussing the performance and technical capabilities of the new custom processor in the Nintendo Switch 2. The company claims that this latest chip delivers ten times the performance of the original Switch’s processor, although specific details behind this claim remain vague.
Nvidia emphasizes that the processor benefits from “1,000 engineer-years of effort across all aspects” and utilizes an NVIDIA GPU equipped with dedicated RT Cores and Tensor Cores designed for impressive visuals and AI enhancements.
Moreover, while Nvidia asserts substantial gains in performance through AI-driven DLSS upscaling, the absence of distinct details regarding underlying architecture or CPU specifications leaves room for speculation. Previous indications suggest that the chip may be derived from Ampere GPU technology, featuring 1,536 CUDA cores. This stands in contrast to the original Switch, which operated with significantly fewer CUDA cores and lacked Ray Tracing or Tensor cores.
The conversation surrounding whether this new processor can support the latest DLSS 4 technology remains open as consumers anticipate further information in the future.
