Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Specs: Everything We Know So Far

Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Specs: Everything We Know So Far

By Marcus Chen

January 23, 2025 at 04:16 PM

Following Nintendo's official Switch 2 announcement, early hardware specifications have emerged through reliable leaks. While Nintendo will share full details during their April Nintendo Direct presentation, here's what we currently know about the Switch 2's technical capabilities.

Leaked Hardware Specifications:

CPU: Arm Cortex-A78C GPU: Nvidia T239 Amphere RAM: 12GB LPDDR5

Performance Modes:

Handheld Mode:

  • CPU: 998.4 MHz
  • GPU: 561 MHz
  • Memory Frequency: 4266 MHz
  • Memory Bandwidth: 68.256 GB/s

Docked Mode:

  • CPU: 1100.8 MHz
  • GPU: 1007.25 MHz
  • Memory Frequency: 6400 MHz
  • Memory Bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s

Nintendo Switch 2 display mockup

Nintendo Switch 2 display mockup

These specifications represent a significant upgrade from the original Switch, bringing the console's performance closer to competing platforms. The GPU is expected to exceed 560 MHz, marking a substantial improvement in graphical capabilities.

Black Nintendo Switch gaming console

Black Nintendo Switch gaming console

While these specifications come from respected dataminer ZachyCatGames on Famiboards, it's worth noting that they remain unofficial until Nintendo's confirmation. However, previous leaks about the console's design proved accurate following the initial reveal, suggesting reliability in these hardware specifications.

Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario racing

Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario racing

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