Lebedev "Mighty Semchan" Semyon NVIDIA appears poised to revolutionize the graphics card market by adapting its gaming GPUs for artificial intelligence workloads. Insider sources reveal that test labs are currently evaluating prototypes of the GeForce RTX 4090 equipped with a staggering 96GB of video memory. Mass production of these units is rumored to begin within the next 3–4 months.
Social media insiders claim NVIDIA engineers are experimenting with quadrupling the RTX 4090's base VRAM capacity (24GB) through the use of exclusive 4GB GDDR6X modules not yet available commercially. This raises concerns about stability and pricing; preliminary estimates suggest the 96GB variant could cost twice as much as an anticipated 48GB model.
Image: x.comAnalysts link this move to sanctions-related restrictions, particularly in China, where demand for specialized AI accelerators has surged due to export bans. Locally produced high-memory RTX 4090 cards may enable Chinese firms to train neural networks without violating trade regulations. Experts emphasize that while 96GB of VRAM exceeds gaming requirements—even at 4K resolution—it offers significant advantages for rendering, large language models (LLMs), and Big Data processing.
As such, the RTX 4090 becomes a versatile alternative to professional-grade offerings like the A100, catering to startups and research institutions alike. Official statements from NVIDIA remain absent, but the industry eagerly awaits confirmation as the company aims to reshape the landscape once again by year-end 2025.
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