After months of speculation about the hardware of the new generation Nintendo hybrid console, an image published by the @kurnalsalt profile revealed, for the first time, the chip that feeds the Nintendo Switch 2. The image shows the inscription T239which corresponds to the already speculated SoC Tegra239developed by NVIDIA exclusively for the new console.
Although the photo does not bring additional details about the encapsulation or internal structure, the visual identification of the chip helps confirm information raised in previous leaks, including the Nvidia repositories hack that occurred about three years ago.
The image also shows that Nintendo maintained the partnership with Nvidiausing once again a CUSTOMIZED PROCESSOR WITH ARM ARCHITECTURE and elements of generations AMPERE and ADA LOVELACE. Although this has already been confirmed by NVIDIA DLSS support statements.
Architecture and specifications of Tegra239
O Tegra239 is a SOC composed of Eight Cortex-A78C Arm Centersoperating between 1.1 GHz e 1.5 GHzwith frequency variations possibly linked to the use of portable mode or dock mode.
The integrated GPU combines line technologies Ampere com Ada Lovelaceincluding 1536 NÚCLEOS CUDAand support to resources such as DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Tensor Cores e Ray Tracing Cores dedicated.
Also according to previous analyzes, the chip has a memory interface of 128 bits and uses LPDDR5modern pattern that offers greater bandwidth and lower energy consumption, especially useful on mobile devices such as switch.
The presence of DLSS represents a significant leap in relation to the previous generation, allowing upscaling via IA with lower performance impact.
This technology must be fundamental to achieve 4K Resolutions In dock mode, as pointed out by preliminary tests and statements from Nvidia herself. Even Cyberpunk 2077 is the first confirmed game to arrive with DLSS at Nintendo Switch 2.
Debate on manufacturing process
Despite confirmation of the chip model, the manufacturing process still generates discussions between enthusiasts and experts.
In recent videos, Richard Leadbetteras well Digital Foundryreaffirmed his hypothesis that the Switch 2 uses Samsung 8 Nm Duv Lithographythe same node used in the RTX 30 line of NVIDIA.
On the other hand, part of the community insists on the possibility of a It de 5 nm EUVmore modern and efficient, like that employee in chips of the Ada Lovelace generation.
The presence of Soc Tegra239, customized and manufactured exclusively for Nintendo, shows that the Japanese manufacturer continues to bet on its own solutions to achieve balance between performance and energy efficiency in its portable system.
With that, the Switch 2 should position itself as an intermediate console in terms of graphic power, but capable of offering Relevant visual improvements with modern technologies such as DLSS and Ray Tracing.
The expectation now revolves around practical benchmarks and in -depth analyzes, which should be published in the coming weeks, especially after the official release of the console.
A Digital Foundrywhich has already covered technical aspects of the device in some videos, many we cover here in Adrenaline, and should conduct a more complete investigation as soon as the product is available in the market.
Via: TechPowerUp.
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