The Switch 2’s official specs have dropped, and it’s a huge upgrade
- Digital Foundry has disclosed the complete hardware specifications of the Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to release on June 5, 2025.
- The Switch 2 uses a custom Nvidia Tegra T239 chip with an eight-core ARM CPU and 1,536 CUDA cores, doubling the original Switch’s GPU cores.
- It features 12GB of LPDDR5 memory with 9GB available for games, a 7.9-inch 1080p HDR display, and upgraded GPU and CPU clock speeds, though CPU docked speed is slightly lower than before.
- Nintendo includes a new GameChat system with developer testing tools to reduce performance impact, aiming to recreate local multiplayer social experiences online.
- The Switch 2 represents a major performance increase over its predecessor but will depend on game optimization and remains behind consoles like Xbox Series X and PS5.
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