Nintendo Switch 2: 10x Graphics Power Unleashed!

Nvidia claims Nintendo Switch 2 is 10 times more powerful than the original Switch.

The graphics processing power of Nintendo Switch 2 will be superior thanks to Ray Tracing and DLSS.

According to Tech4Gamers, while the global gaming community is 'boiling' with a series of information about the Nintendo Switch 2 generation of game consoles that were revealed in a rush this week, Nvidia - the main chip manufacturing partner for Nintendo - has just made another impressive announcement. Accordingly, Nintendo Switch 2 will have 10 times more powerful graphics processing power than the previous Nintendo Switch version launched in 2017.

'Huge' graphics processing power from Nintendo Switch 2
In a new post on the company's official blog, Nvidia not only confirmed its participation in the hardware development for Switch 2, but also provided specific information about the graphics capabilities of this highly anticipated hybrid console.

"With 10x the graphics performance, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers smoother gameplay and sharper visuals," Nvidia confidently asserted. This is considered the first official confirmation from a major hardware partner about the device's pure graphics processing power.

The 10x performance increase is a huge leap, significantly surpassing the gap between the Wii U and the first-generation Switch. This promises a significantly improved gaming experience on the new generation of machines. More importantly, Nvidia also confirmed that Switch 2 will be Nintendo's first console to support the currently popular advanced graphics technologies Ray Tracing and DLSS. Ray Tracing brings more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections, while DLSS uses AI to upgrade image resolution without significantly reducing performance, helping games run smoother at high resolutions.

Nvidia's announcement further reinforces the rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2's hardware configuration that have appeared before. The device is said to use a custom chip based on Nvidia's powerful Tegra T239 architecture, capable of delivering superior performance compared to the PlayStation 4. In addition, the RAM capacity is also rumored to be up to 12 GB. This is a comprehensive upgrade compared to the Tegra X1 chip and the rather outdated Maxwell architecture GPU on the first generation Switch. However, Nintendo has remained silent, not announcing any detailed specifications.

The promise of the 'huge' power of the Nintendo Switch 2 will soon be proven in practice. According to the revealed schedule, the device will officially reach fans around June 2025. With blockbuster titles known for their demanding hardware such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring confirmed for the platform, fans are even more eager to see if the Switch 2 can handle these heavy graphics challenges.

With Nvidia's announcement, Nintendo fans' expectations for the Switch 2 have certainly been raised to a new level. Nintendo's next-generation console promises to not only inherit its unique versatility but also bring a real revolution in graphics power.