January will be busy with NVIDIA RTX 40 SUPER launches
Launch dates for three desktop RTX 40 cards have been confirmed.
NVIDIA has outlined a series of seven distinct embargoes for its RTX 40 SUPER series, beginning with an announcement and unboxing embargo on January 8. During the ‘Special Address’ at CES 2024, NVIDIA plans to launch three new cards: the RTX 4070 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 4080 SUPER.
The company has established specific dates for unboxings and reviews, including separate embargoes for MSRP and non-MSRP cards, with MSRP models receiving precedence. The key dates for these embargoes are as follows:
- January 8 (9AM PT): Announcement of RTX 4070/4070Ti/4080 SUPER
- January 8 (2PM PT): Unboxing of RTX 4070 SUPER
- January 16 (6AM PT): MSRP Reviews for RTX 4070 SUPER
- January 17 (6AM PT): Non-MSRP Reviews for RTX 4070 SUPER and Product Launch
- January 23 (6AM PT): MSRP Reviews for RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
- January 24 (6AM PT): Non-MSRP Reviews for RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and Product Launch
- January 31 (6AM PT): Non-MSRP Reviews for RTX 4080 SUPER and Product Launch
In the coming weeks, there will be significant buzz among NVIDIA fans, reviewers, and board partners, with new card releases scheduled nearly every week. The detailed embargo schedule confirms the previously rumored SKU names, indicating NVIDIA’s commitment to introducing the Ti SUPER variant.
The embargo list from NVIDIA doesn’t cover all upcoming models. Notably, there are plans for an RTX 4090D exclusive to the Chinese market and an RTX 3060 6GB version. The RTX 4090D is anticipated to be released in January, though its specific embargo details remain unconfirmed. As for the RTX 3060 6GB, it’s a product slated for release in the first quarter, with exact launch dates still pending.
The key takeaway here is that NVIDIA has a lineup of five diverse cards scheduled for release in the near future, signaling a busy period for the company and its enthusiasts.