The Nintendo Switch 2 is making waves again. New unofficial information suggests that it promises to be an evolution and not a transformation of the Switch. Nintendo is not planning a technical revolution, in line with its philosophy of favoring playful innovation over the race for raw performance.
Nintendo Switch 2, the latest information
Recent information discusses its specifications and performance in docked and portable modes. They also promise significant improvements compared to the first generation. According to a credible leak, the GPU based on Nvidia’s Ampere architecture will offer a computing power of 3.1 TFLOPs in docked mode (console placed in its dock) through a frequency of 1000 MHz. In portable mode, this power will be reduced to 1.71 TFLOPS through an operating frequency of 561 MHz.
Its equipment would include 12 GB of LPDDR5, a notable gain in bandwidth and capacity compared to the 4 GB of LPDDR4 of the first Switch.
We are not faced with raw performance capable of competing with the competition. The PlayStation 4 Pro expects 4.2 TFLOPs while the Xbox One X offers 6 TFLOPs. Nintendo’s strategy could thus be based on software optimization and the use of intelligent technologies such as Nvidia’s DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) capable of boosting framerates and guaranteeing a top-notch visual experience. DLSS allows games to be rendered at lower definitions while still displaying them in high definition using AI. In docked mode, the console could also offer graphics close to 4K, while in portable mode, it could display high performance in 1080p (Full HD).
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