Subj : Nvidia might already be working on a future generation of AI-focu
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon May 13 2024 16:30:06

Nvidia might already be working on a future generation of AI-focused GPUs, 
codenamed Rubin

Date:
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:20:36 +0000

Description:
Nvidia's next GPU series, Rubin, could end up improving AI features from the 
Blackwell series while lowering its power consumption.

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Despite very little information about Nvidias upcoming next-generation 
Blackwell GPU , there already seems to be plans for the generation after 
that, according to a new report. 

The information comes from TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo , (reported on 
by TechPowerUp ). These new R100 chips have been codenamed Rubin (named after 
astronomer Vera Rubin). Theyre mainly focused on lowering the power draw, as 
high-end Blackwell GPUs are already reaching the highest kilowatt range and 
cant keep increasing. 

The other biggest takeaway is that Rubin will be powering future AI-based 
GPUs, being built with the TSMC-N3 node and using HBM4 stacked memory. These 
specs are key to decreasing power consumption, which is vital considering 
that Nividia is investing more in the AI market, which is notorious for its 
high energy costs. Its great news for general users, as it means the GPU will 
be siphoning less energy and hopefully give you a break on your electric 
bill. 

However, gamers will be sorely disappointed as, according to the report, 
Rubin isnt made for gaming but rather wholly devoted to AI instead. What 
supports this is the mentioned 4x reticle design and 
Chip-On-Wafer-On-Substrate-L (CoWoS-L) technology in Ming-Chi Kuos post. Most 
likely, we could be looking at a large and expensive chip that could easily 
go for $50,000. This wouldnt be the first time such a massive price tag has 
been put on a chip. 

So far, we only have a mass production window of Q4 2025, meaning that 
consumers wont be getting their hands on it until at least 2026. Who is Rubin 
for? 

As mentioned before, the leaks reveal that the Rubin GPU isnt made for gamers 
but for dedicated AI use. And, judging by the number of chiplets and the 
final size of the GPU, were looking at chips made for the professional 
market. 

Most likely one of the main targets would be data centers, as theyve been 
struggling to maintain themselves by running the current GPUs, and it will 
only get worse the higher the power consumption is for upcoming generations. 

That does leave the important question of who else is Rubin for. Will Nvidia 
keep these chips solely in the enterprise space or will there be consumer 
versions for gaming and other general use? It could also mean that Nvidia 
will be alternating between consumer and enterprise GPU from now on, which 
makes sense considering how much profit the tech giant gains from the latter. 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidia-might-already-be-working-on-a-f
uture-generation-of-ai-focused-gpus-codenamed-rubin


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