High-Density GDDR7 Memory Chips Expected by 2028
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AMD submitted Linux kernel graphics driver patches on September 21–23, 2026, to enable GDDR7 video memory support and other new hardware IP blocks, signaling preparation for upcoming RDNA 5 graphics cards. The enablement work in the open-source driver suggests AMD is advancing next-generation GPU development.
Groq released initial performance benchmarks for its third-generation LPU accelerators using Gemma 4 31B, framed as a best-case scenario. The benchmarks were published on 24 August 2026 amid Nvidia's substantial investment in the dataflow accelerator technology.
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Premium Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards from vendors like Asus and MSI are selling significantly above MSRP at major U.S. retailers in late July 2026, with some models reaching nearly $5,000—higher than the $1,999 MSRP of the flagship RTX 5090. Best Buy raised the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC price to $2,099.
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Two retailers advertised discounts on gaming PCs in mid-September 2026. CyberPowerPC offered $560 off a 1440p-capable system with AMD 9800X3D and RTX 5060 Ti for $1,859; MSI's Codex R2 sold for $1,429 after a $270 discount.
A prominent hardware leaker claimed on 2026-09-21 that Nvidia's next-generation RTX 60 series consumer GPUs would not release until 2028, creating a three-year gap between generations. The delay reflects Nvidia's prioritization of data center products over consumer gaming hardware.