NVIDIA is preparing a chip that will “shock the world”: What we know about it

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said that at GTC 2026, the company will present a new chip that will “surprise the world”. The official presentation is expected to take place during his keynote on March 16, 2026, in San Jose.

Analysts assume that the key to the new product will be the next-generation Vera Rubin architecture and the use of advanced HBM4 memory. NVIDIA aims to take performance and efficiency to the next level. Huang has not yet revealed technical details or the official name of the chip, but hinted that it could be a significant step forward in design and performance.

The company is expected to focus on the new Vera Rubin architecture, which is positioned as the basis for future AI systems. According to reports, the chip can use modern packaging methods to eliminate memory bandwidth issues, one of the main obstacles in modern AI computing.

NVIDIA is also working with SK Hynix on HBM4 memory. The plans involve the direct overlay of high-speed memory on GPU logic, which could make the chip one of the most complex semiconductor designs if mass production is successful.

Some rumors also mention an early preview of the upcoming Feynman architecture expected later this decade. Although this is unlikely, speculation continues due to the company’s ambitious plans involving advanced manufacturing processes and silicon photonics.

Huang also hinted that several new chips could be unveiled at GTC 2026, making the event one of the most anticipated NVIDIA premieres in recent years.

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