Nintendo Switch 2 Motherboard Leak – Internal Specs and Nvidia Ampere SoC Details

Rumors about Nintendo’s new Switch 2 have resurfaced recently due to the motherboard reveals that signal major changes beneath the skin. From these chip breakdowns, as well as from prior shipping manifest examinations, these discoveries offer a better vision of what the next-generation Switch could provide.

Key Findings from the Motherboard Leak:

• SoC (System on Chip): Nvidia GMLX30-R-A1

• Samsung produced with Nvidia Ampere architecture branding on 8nm process.

• Packaged in Taiwan in 2024. A die size estimated of 200-208mm ² is fitting with Ampere’s transistor density.

• RAM: 12GB LPDDR5x (6GB SK Hynix modules in dual-channel setting)

• Storage: 256GB UFS 3.1 THGJFGT1E45BAILHW0

• USB Controller: KLA0160 – USB 2.0 Integrated into GL852G by Genesys

• Game Card ASIC: B2349 GCBRG-HAC STC T2010423 – There is a possibility to use this version of the card in Switch on existing game cards

• Voltage Switch: PI2SSD 3212NCE 2344EG – Made in Q4 2023

• Audio Chip: Realtek (probably ALC5658 from leaks on the web)

Speculation and Analysis:

Even with 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and 256 GB of storage, the incoming model is a massive improvement over the original version of the game console. The Nvidia Ampere SoC which measures about 200mm² unveil even broader graphics abilities and potential performance upgrade.

From a chip analysis, the transistor density indicates that the Ampere’s switch, which conforms to the RTX30 series GPUs, supports hypotheses of high composited graphics and computing capabilities of Switch 2.

Why This Matters:

Such leaks suggest that Nintendo wants to remain relevant in the future of hand-held and the hybrid consoles markets. Better battery life, quicker RAM, and a durable GPU could help the Switch 2 challenge the current holders of the best-selling title – Nintendo Switch.

When to Expect More:

Despite this, Nintendo is yet to come out clear on these details; nonetheless, the steady stream of leaks suggests that some announcement is due soon. Maybe we can see something during gaming expos or during an official Nintendo Direct.