NVIDIA has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 once again uses a custom NVIDIA chip, and as the rumours suggested for months and months leading into launch, it uses NVIDIA DLSS upscaling in order to hit the hugely improved resolution and frame rate that we’ve already seen on many Nintendo Switch 2 games.
NVIDIA says that the Switch 2 has 10x the graphics performance of the original Nintendo Switch thanks to Tensor Cores that boost the AI powered graphics, RT cores for ray-tracing through dynamic lighting and natural refections and a variable refresh rate that is powered by NVIDIA G-Sync in handheld mode on the 120hz display.
NINTENDO SWITCH 2 CUSTOM NVIDIA CHIP DETAILS:
- Tensor Cores boost AI-powered graphics while keeping power consumption efficient.
- RT Cores enhance in-game realism with dynamic lighting and natural reflections.
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) via NVIDIA G-SYNC in handheld mode ensures ultra-smooth, tear-free gameplay.
In another interesting little tidbit from the blogpost, the Nintendo Switch is also using the custom NVIDIA Tensor Cores for the AI-powered face tracking and background removal that was seen in the video chat and in games such as Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV, which is why most webcams can be used in addition to the official Nintendo Switch 2 one.
You can read our first Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on preview HERE.
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Preview – Big Improvements Across The Board
