GDDR7 debuts in Nvidia's RTX 50 series graphics cards

GDDR7 is the latest type of graphics memory, introduced by Samsung in 2022 and first used in Nvidia's RTX 50 series graphics cards in January 2025. It offers a significant performance boost, reaching speeds of up to 40 Gbps, compared to the previous GDDR6X standard's 16 Gbps. Currently, GDDR7 is exclusive to Nvidia's RTX 50 series, which includes the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. Other manufacturers, like AMD and Intel, continue to use the older GDDR6 memory in their latest graphics cards, limiting their performance capabilities. GDDR7 is expected to remain in use for several years, similar to GDDR6, which has been around since 2018. As the technology develops, it may be adopted by more companies and used in various applications beyond gaming.