Nintendo’s Switch 2 To Feature NVIDIA’s Tegra239 SoC, First Chip Images Emerge

So, it seems the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will once again rely on NVIDIA’s tech magic, as its chip has just been seen online for the first time.

### NVIDIA’s Powerhouse: Tegra239 in the New Nintendo Switch 2

With the buzz around Nintendo’s new Switch 2, we’ve caught a glimpse of its incredible abilities, like pumping out 4K visuals at 60 frames per second when docked. However, details about what gives it this power were sparse—until now. Nintendo has partnered with NVIDIA for their custom Tegra chips, leading many to believe the new console would include the advanced Tegra239. Confirmation has finally come from a shared image by @Kurnalsalts, showing the “T239” chip for the first time.

thats ture… pic.twitter.com/2j9ZJ6x6YI

— Kurnal (@Kurnalsalts) April 23, 2025

Well, the post didn’t come with a detailed breakdown of specs, so let’s rely on what we previously gathered about this chipset. It’s rumored to boast eight Arm Cortex-A78C cores, a GPU mixing Ada Lovelace and Ampere designs, and 1536 CUDA cores. The CPU might clock between 1.1 GHz and 1.5 GHz, adjusting higher in its docked state. Not to be overlooked is its 128-bit memory interface using LPDDR5 tech, pointing to serious performance enhancements.

While there’s not a wealth of information about the Tegra239, we know it supports DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology, which makes for impressive gaming experiences, enhancing visuals significantly. If you’re curious for more specifics on this chip, our detailed breakdown will cover everything about its capabilities.

The development of the Tegra239 indicates NVIDIA’s continued ambition in creating custom Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Together with ARM, they hold a special spot, particularly with the Nintendo Switch lineup.

On a related note, enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for NVIDIA’s entry into the AI-focused PC market. Speculations have been floating around about NVIDIA collaborating with MediaTek on ARM-based chips, possibly named the N1X and N1 series, but as of now, there’s still a lack of official announcements on this front.