09-04-2025
Is Nvidia Switching to SK Hynix DDR7 for RTX 50?
So far, all Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs include GDDR7 , which is the cutting edge of memory right now. So long as Nvidia is putting DRR7 modules into those GPUs, it can choose its supplier—and that's where things get interesting. According to Wccftech, Nvidia might be switching from Samsung to SK Hynix.
Based on the post from the rumor's source, it's possible that Nvidia is moving to SK Hynix for all of its RTX 50 cards. It's also possible that it's doing so with the RTX 5070 and new cards.
Although tariffs have caused some electronics businesses to put products on hold, they probably had little or nothing to do with Nvidia's decision to switch DDR7 manufacturers (if, in fact, it did). Both Samsung and SK Hynix are based in (and manufacture their DDR7 memory in) South Korea. And, though the tariff situation is proving to be very fluid, it doesn't appear to be affecting electronics in South Korea nearly as much as agricultural exports.
The possible change in memory would probably not affect GPU performance in most cases. Both Samsung and SK Hynix are reputable brands, and we'd wager that Nvidia wouldn't make a move without engaging in some extensive testing. Add-in card (AIC) partners like Asus and MSI typically overclock the GPUs, but there's no indication that the new memory has encountered any problems with overclocking, either.
So long as quality isn't an issue, Nvidia's memory sourcing won't raise any eyebrows. In fact, considering how tight the supply has been for some of the RTX 50 cards, having multiple sources for DDR7 is probably a good thing. It's possible that Nvidia isn't switching from Samsung so much as expanding to also source from SK Hynix.
SK Hynix had a stellar year in 2024, breaking records for revenue. Those sales were largely driven by businesses snapping up memory for AI needs, which means that SK Hynix is likely facing another year of sales growth in 2025. The need for AI support is spreading beyond data centers and PCs to smartphones, laptops, graphics cards, and other consumer devices, all needing memory. And although SK Hynix is arriving late to the GDDR7 party, it wouldn't be surprising that Nvidia would want to move or spread its orders to keep product flowing.
