A fresh wave of leaks from Moore’s Law Is Dead outlines the potential roadmap for GPUs and processors, pointing to a busy 2026 for PC gamers.
In the ever-evolving world of PC hardware, credible leaks provide a tantalizing glimpse into the future. The latest information comes from trusted industry insider Tom, of the popular YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead, who during recent livestreams has pieced together a detailed picture of what to expect from Nvidia, AMD, and even Valve in the coming years.
The biggest takeaway for many will be a clarified launch window for Nvidia’s anticipated GeForce RTX 50 Super series, which now appears to be targeting a broader release in early 2026.
Nvidia's Strategy: RTX 50 Super Timeline and Speculation
While there has been hope for a late 2025 release for a single Super card, Tom now speculates that the more likely scenario is a full-scale launch around CES 2026 or in the first quarter of 2026. This would see the RTX 5080 Super and potentially other models like the RTX 5070 Ti Super debut simultaneously.
Interestingly, the leak suggests that Nvidia may not produce Founders Edition models for the Super refresh, leaving it entirely to AIB (Add-in-Board) partners like ASUS, MSI, and Gigabyte. The specifications also point to a nuanced refresh strategy:
- RTX 5080 Super & 5070 Ti Super: These models are expected to retain the same CUDA core count as their non-Super counterparts, with the performance uplift coming primarily from faster memory.
- RTX 5070 Super: This card might see a very modest 4% increase in core count.
Because the cooler and board designs are largely unchanged from the original RTX 50-series, Tom suggests that Nvidia could give partners a very short notice period—as little as three to four weeks—leading to an unusually quick turnaround from product approval to launch.
AMD's Counter-Attack: Zen 6 "Medusa" APUs and FSR4 News
Shifting focus to the red team, Tom detailed ambitious plans for AMD’s Zen 6 architecture, specifically for APUs codenamed "Medusa Halo." These chips are rumored to pack a staggering 48 RDNA5 compute units, a significant leap from current-generation designs.
This level of integrated graphics performance is projected to compete with powerful mobile GPUs like the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile and potentially even challenge the RTX 5080 laptop chip. As prices for current-generation Strix Halo systems begin to drop, Medusa could see widespread adoption in next-generation gaming laptops. Tom expects compelling Strix Halo laptops to hit the $1,000 to $1,500 price range soon, noting that devices like the Asus ROG Flow are selling out almost instantly, slowing the perceived price decline.
In related news, a software leak offers hope for owners of older hardware. Despite initial statements, code suggests that FSR4—AMD’s next-gen upscaling technology—could indeed run on RDNA2 GPUs. This could mean a performance-focused mode is introduced, significantly extending the life of devices like the Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Speaking of portability, the PC handheld market is booming, with companies constantly refining their designs. For instance, ASUS continues to innovate in the laptop and peripheral space, as seen with their recent refresh of the TUF Gaming line, which you can read about in our coverage of the revamped ASUS TUF Gaming F16.
Valve's Console Ambitions and Industry Shifts
Responding to a viewer question, Tom also weighed in on long-standing rumors of a Valve console. He speculates that Valve is not aiming to create a direct competitor to the PlayStation 6 or next Xbox. Instead, the company might be developing a small form-factor console built around a Steam Deck-like APU, overclocked to reliably target 1440p gaming at 60 FPS. This would strategically position the device in the $400 to $600 price bracket, filling a gap in the market.
Other industry tidbits from the stream include:
- Motherboard Support: Brands like MSI are reportedly shifting more engineering support to AMD platforms, a change from their historical Intel focus.
- Microsoft's Motives: The collaboration with ASUS on the ROG Ally X handheld is seen partly as a beta testbed for a revamped Windows Game Mode, likely in preparation for the next-generation Xbox.
- Roadmap Clarity: Tom clarified that the recently spotted "Reuben CPX" is not the RTX 6090. His projected roadmap, based on Nvidia sources, places the RTX 6000 series launch in early 2027.
The Road Ahead
Piecing it all together, the leak paints a clear picture of the next few years:
- 2025: Full rollout of the standard Nvidia RTX 5000 series.
- Early 2026: Nvidia RTX 50 Super series refresh and broader adoption of AMD's Strix Halo.
- Late 2026 / Early 2027: Launch of the next-generation Nvidia RTX 6000 series and AMD's RDNA 5 architecture, possibly alongside the powerful Zen 6-based "Medusa" APUs.
For a deeper dive into all these leaks and Tom’s full analysis, you can watch the source video on the Moore’s Law Is Dead YouTube channel. As always, these are rumors and should be treated as such, but they provide an exciting forecast for the future of high-performance gaming.
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