➀ MSI's GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO graphics card leaks ahead of CES 2025, confirming 16GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit memory bus; ➁ The card features a 2.5-slot design with triple-fan cooling and 10,752 CUDA cores; ➂ The official unveiling is expected at CES 2025.
Recent #NVIDIA news in the semiconductor industry
➀ NVIDIA has filed a patent for AR glasses with a digital holography display system; ➁ The glasses aim to enhance optical occlusion and reduce power consumption; ➂ The glasses offer a natural field of view and improved outdoor visibility.
➀ Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 is rumored to launch on January 21st; ➁ The RTX 5080 is expected to feature the GB203-400 GPU with 10,752 CUDA cores and 16 GB VRAM; ➂ The card is rumored to use GDDR7 memory technology with a potential speed of 30 to 32 Gbps.
➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 is rumored to launch before AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT; ➁ AMD is shifting focus to the mainstream GPU market; ➂ NVIDIA's RTX 5090 expected to be a powerful GPU with advanced AI and ray tracing capabilities.
➀ The GeForce RTX 5090 for laptops is rumored to feature 3GB GDDR7 memory modules, which could offer performance gains over the GDDR6 memory used in the mobile GeForce RTX 4090. ➁ The use of 3GB memory chips could potentially lead to 24GB of VRAM on the same 256-bit memory bus, compared to 16GB of GDDR6 memory on the 4090. ➂ The mobile version of the GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to debut with 16GB of GDDR7 and a 175W TDP.
➀ Frore Systems has chosen Nvidia's Jetson Orin Nano Super as a platform for its solid-state cooling fans; ➁ The PAK 5C-25 version of the mems-based air shifter can remove up to 25W of heat; ➂ The cooler is 60% smaller than fan-based alternatives and features an industrial-grade housing.
➀ MSI's upcoming Raider 18 HX NRE gaming laptop is rumored to feature Intel's Core Ultra 9 285HX CPU and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 GPU; ➁ The laptop is expected to have 64GB of RAM and an 18-inch Mini-LED panel; ➂ The laptop is set to debut at CES 2025.
➀ The article discusses the current state of server technology in 2025, including CPU core counts, networking speeds, SSD and HDD capacities, server memory, and AI-specific GPUs. It mentions the latest offerings from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and others. ➁ It highlights the trends in server technology, such as the increasing number of CPU cores, the rise of 400Gbps networking, and the growth in SSD capacities. ➂ The article also touches on the future of server technology, including the expected advancements in CPU performance, networking, and storage.
➀ NVIDIA is set to announce the GeForce RTX 50 Series, with the RTX 5080 launching on January 21, 2025. ➁ The RTX 5080 will feature advanced GDDR7 memory and is expected to outperform the RTX 4090. ➂ The RTX 5080 is part of the Blackwell architecture and will be available from NVIDIA partners.
➀ Nvidia's RTX 5080 is rumored to launch on January 21; ➁ Expected to debut at CES with sales embargo lifting two weeks later; ➂ Features 84 SMs or 10,752 CUDA cores, 16GB of GDDR7 memory.
➀ ByteDance plans to sidestep U.S. sanctions by renting Nvidia GPUs in the cloud; ➁ The company has allocated a $7 billion budget for this initiative; ➂ ByteDance aims to invest over $20 billion in AI infrastructure.
➀ SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won is rumored to meet with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2025 to discuss HBM4 memory for future AI GPUs; ➁ NVIDIA has requested expedited HBM4 production for its Rubin R100 AI GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA's CES keynote will highlight advancements, including the GeForce RTX 50 series.
➀ NVIDIA has completed the acquisition of Run:ai, a company specializing in AI cluster orchestration. The acquisition brings Run:ai's team and technology into NVIDIA's fold, enhancing its capabilities in managing AI clusters. ➁ Run:ai's products will continue to be developed under the NVIDIA brand and the company plans to open-source the software in the future. ➂ The acquisition aligns with NVIDIA's strategy to control the control plane in the computing ecosystem, expanding its reach in the enterprise space.
➀ ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 16G Gaming rumored to have 16GB of VRAM; ➁ NVIDIA's potential neural rendering technology and enhanced ray tracing; ➂ ASUS TUF RX9070XT 16G Gaming brings RDNA 4 to AMD graphics cards.
➀ Softbank plans to challenge Nvidia with its Izanagi AI processor project, which could attract an investment of $100 billion; ➁ Prototypes of the Izanagi processors are expected in summer 2025, with mass production set for 2026; ➂ Arm and Graphcore are central to the chip design, with Arm aiming to move up the value chain; ➃ The involvement of hyperscalers could raise the funding to hundreds of billions; ➄ Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son has discussed the project with OpenAI and made a tender offer to OpenAI employees.
➀ NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to cost $2600 with 32GB GDDR7 memory; ➁ Expected to offer 50-70% more performance at 4K than RTX 4090; ➂ RTX 5090 rumored to have 21,760 CUDA cores and 2.0TB/sec memory bandwidth.
➀ ASUS is set to unveil its next-gen ROG NUC Mini-PC at CES 2025; ➁ The new model will feature Intel's Core Ultra 200H 'Arrow Lake-H' CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs; ➂ The new ROG NUC will include a USB-C port and is expected to feature the RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 GPU.
➀ Major tech companies have significantly increased capital expenditures in recent years to acquire AI chips and build data centers. ➁ Global investment in data centers has recently slowed, raising concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom. ➂ AI phones may sustain the chip industry amid the decline in data center investment.
➀ The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is based on the GB203-300-A1 GPU with 8,960 CUDA cores, 16GB GDDR7, and a 256-bit memory bus. ➁ The GeForce RTX 5070 is built around the GB205-300-A1 GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores, 12GB GDDR7, and a 192-bit memory bus. ➂ Both models are expected to benefit from NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and GDDR7 memory.
➀ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2025; ➁ Expect new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs for gaming and mobile devices; ➂ Look forward to AI, gaming, robotics, and other groundbreaking innovations.