Information from the Chiphell member, "panzerlied," suggests NVIDIA is not working on a direct successor to its AD104 GPU. The indication is that the upcoming GPU series from NVIDIA will move away from the X04 naming convention.
Instead, an X05 GPU identifier is anticipated. This adjustment in the naming pattern aligns with NVIDIA's modified market strategy for the new GPU range, though the specific ramifications for users have not been detailed.
Seeking verification, we communicated with the recognized NVIDIA hardware informant, kopite7kimi. We obtained a list of NVIDIA's prospective GPUs, which excludes the X04 name. Furthermore, the data implies the upcoming GPUs belong to the Blackwell GPU series:
Upcoming NVIDIA GPUs:
- GB202
- GB203
- GB205
- GB206
- GB207 — kopite7kimi
The source post from Chiphell did not provide clear GPU names for the next-gen series. In the previous Ampere series, NVIDIA launched the GA103 GPU, which historically used the X04 codename, bridging between enthusiast and upper mid-tier solutions. In the RTX 40 series, codenamed "Ada Lovelace," the AD103 GPU has replaced the X04 variant, marking it as the secondary release for this era.
As per NVIDIA's own roadmap, they confirmed a plan to unveil the next-gen consumer architecture by 2025. Comprehensive planning for the entire series is essential before the GPUs proceed to the tape-out stage. It's noteworthy that Kopite7kimi previously disclosed the full Ampere GPU series before many other sources, bolstering the trustworthiness of the present leak.
NVIDIA's Upcoming GPU Lineup: Shift from X04 to X05 Nomenclature, Insights from Leakers
