Arrr, me hearties! Nvidia be plannin' a new treasure chest o' AI GPUs, dubbed Rubin. Shiver me timbers!
2024-05-13
Arrr mateys! Nvidia's next GPU series, Rubin, be set to enhance the AI features o' the Blackwell series whilst reducin' its power consumption. Aye, it be like findin' a treasure chest full o' rum and gold doubloons! Aye aye!
Arrr mateys! Despite the lack of information on Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell GPU, there be whispers of plans for the generation after, as per a report from TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. These new R100 chips, codenamed Rubin after astronomer Vera Rubin, aim to reduce power draw, crucial as current high-end GPUs be reaching peak kilowatt levels. The R100 chips, built with TSMC-N3 node and HBM4 stacked memory, are geared towards AI applications, cutting down on energy consumption - a boon for your electric bill.But alas, gamers beware! Rubin be not for gaming but solely for AI tasks, with a hefty price tag rumored to be around $50,000. Expected for mass production in Q4 2025, consumers may have to wait until 2026 to lay hands on this beastly chip.The leaks suggest Rubin be aimed at professional markets like data centers, struggling with current GPUs' power demands. Will Nvidia release consumer versions or stick to enterprise-grade chips? Only time will tell if this swashbuckling chip will find its way into the hands of common folk or remain a treasure for the high seas of enterprise use. Yo ho ho, the future be full of surprises!