New Switch 2 specs show large performance dip in undocked mode

arstechnica.comPublished: 5/14/2025

Summary

Nintendo has finally revealed detailed performance specs for its upcoming Switch 2, which features custom silicon designed specifically for Nintendo and mobile gaming. When connected to a TV, the Switch 2 shows significant improvements in GPU clock speed, memory bandwidth, ray-tracing capabilities, and overall horsepower compared to its undocked state. The docked mode offers enhanced performance with faster graphics and better connectivity, while the undocked mode still provides decent performance on mobile devices, though it sacrifices some of the system's potential for gaming away from a TV.