According to an leak by Mike Heskin who had worked on various Nintendo Switch hacking projects revealed a lot of info on upcoming Nintendo Switch models hardware config. Thanks for to ResetEra user Atheerios for compiling the list of details we shared below.
The data about new hardware is coming through Switch Firmware 5.0, that revealed there are three hardware models in the line. One model features original Tegra 210 and two others will be powered by new Tegra 214 (Mariko). Assuming the models as Switch Lite and Switch New, both will feature 4GB and 8GB RAM under the new upgraded hardware specification.
Since firmware 5.0.0, one of the Switch's system modules (PCV) has been crucial in providing insight on future hardware. This is what we know for sure:
– Three hardware lines: one for Erista/T210 units (Original Switch), two for Mariko/T210B01/T214 units (Lite and "New" Switch);— Mike Heskin (@hexkyz) July 11, 2019
– Original T210 hardware has 4GB (retail) or 6GB (dev) LPDDR4 DRAM;
– New T214 hardware has 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4x DRAM with planned support for 10nm chips;— Mike Heskin (@hexkyz) July 11, 2019
Both models will used LPDDR4X DRAM that offers a small battery boost due to low voltage. Recently announced Switch Lite features a non-detachable controller design, and new models will also have the same form factor. The GPP used will be clocked at higher values compared to Switch Lite that will add more power to the graphic performance. Codenames “Iowa” and “Calcio” are speculated to have more internal storage.
While Switch Lite features a smaller display and non-detachable joycons, the "New" model appears to be exactly the same as the current Switch. However, the GM20B_B GPU in the "New" Switch is clocked at higher values, potentially giving a modest performance boost.
— Mike Heskin (@hexkyz) July 11, 2019
Finally, there's absolutely no evidence of an actual "Pro" version. At least not in the sense that it would be based off of the Tegra X2 or have massive performance and/or memory improvements.
— Mike Heskin (@hexkyz) July 11, 2019
Currently there is concrete details whether Nintendo is setting up a plan for a “Pro” edition or a new Switch model with better hardware, the recent Nintendo Switch lite was all about portability, a model exactly similar to regular witch, except smaller size and non-detachable joy-con for on the go gaming.
Source: Reset Era
