As the curtains rise on the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, it’s now evident that NVIDIA’s magic is once again at play, just like it was with the previous generation. This confirmation comes as the first images of the chip surface online.
The technology behind the Nintendo Switch 2, specifically its graphical and processing prowess, has been a subject of great interest. We’ve heard whispers of its ability to deliver a 4K 60 FPS experience when docked, but the heart of the device—its chip—remained somewhat of an enigma. Now, clarity comes as it is revealed that the Switch 2 is powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra239 chip. This news was brought to light when a Twitter user, @Kurnalsalts, posted an image of what appears to be the “T239” chip.
The tweet gives us just a snapshot, leaving us to lean on previously gathered knowledge about the Tegra239’s anticipated features. Historically, it’s been said that this chip houses eight Arm Cortex-A78C cores, a unique GPU mixing Ada Lovelace with Ampere components, and a substantial 1536 CUDA cores. Its CPU is rumored to fluctuate between 1.1 and 1.5 GHz, adapting to whether the Switch is docked or handheld. Additionally, the chip boasts a 128-bit memory interface and LPDDR5, enhancing its performance benchmarks.
Images and speculation around the Tegra239 have been sparse, making this snippet of news quite captivating. Importantly, it supports DLSS upscaling technology, a crucial element that boosts the console’s overall capabilities. For an in-depth examination of the Switch 2’s full specs and features, I suggest checking out our detailed article, which elaborates on all known aspects of the device.
While NVIDIA continues to make strides with its custom Tegra chips, questions loom about its next big leap into AI-focused PC technology. There have been rumblings of a partnership with MediaTek on an ARM-centric SoC, potentially branded as the N1X and N1 series. Yet, updates on this front remain elusive, leaving tech enthusiasts eagerly waiting for what Team Green will unveil next.
