Just ahead of Mobile World Congress, NVIDIA unveiled its latest laptop GPUs and, what a surprise, they’re designed largely to assist with AI processing. The RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation graphics cards are primarily for thin and light laptops. While they won’t offer as much TOPS AI performance as current higher-end mobile GPUs, they could be a handy option for on-the-go AI processing for the likes of researchers, content creators and video editors. It's worth noting they're workstation GPUs rather than ones designed for gaming.
NVIDIA says the GPUs, which are based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, offer up to twice the ray-tracing performance of previous-gen GPUs (they employ third-gen ray-tracing cores). Fourth-gen Tensor Cores, meanwhile, deliver up to twice the throughput of previous GPUs, according to NVIDIA. The company says this helps with “accelerating deep learning training, inferencing and AI-based creative workloads.”
The RTX 500 has 4GB of dedicated memory, while the RTX 1000 has 6GB. NVIDIA says they deliver up to 154 and 193 TOPS of AI performance, respectively. Compared with a CPU-only AI configuration, the RTX 500 is slated to provide up to three times faster AI-powered photo editing, as much as 10 times the graphics performance for 3D rendering and up to 14 times the generative AI performance for various models.
The GPUs also support DLSS 3, the company’s upscaling tech. In addition, an eighth-gen encoder includes AV1 support. NVIDIA says this video codec is “up to 40 percent more efficient than H.264, enabling new possibilities for broadcasting, streaming and video calling.”
If you’re interested in picking up a laptop with an RTX 500 or 1000 GPU, you won’t have to wait long. They’ll debut this spring in laptops from the likes of Dell, HP, Lenovo and MSI.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/nvidias-rtx-500-and-1000-ada-gpus-bring-more-ai-smarts-to-thin-and-light-workstations-161517977.html?src=rss
Abel Glover
This is an interesting development from NVIDIA, especially for those of us who enjoy diving deep into the intricacies of AI processing. While these new GPUs may not be geared towards gaming, their potential for aiding researchers, content creators, and video editors on-the-go is definitely intriguing. It’s always fascinating to see how technology evolves to meet various needs beyond just gaming. Looking forward to seeing how these new GPUs perform in real-world applications!
ShadowReaper
Absolutely, Abel! The advancements in AI processing capabilities with these new GPUs open up a whole new world of possibilities for professionals in various fields. It’s exciting to see NVIDIA catering to a wider audience beyond just gamers and focusing on enhancing productivity and efficiency in different industries. Can’t wait to see the real-world performance of these GPUs in action!
Marlon Douglas
Interesting point! What does everyone else think?
WhisperShader
That’s an intriguing take! It opens up a lot of avenues for discussion.
MysticSage
@MysticSage, how do you think the new NVIDIA GPUs will impact the work of content creators and researchers? Can you draw any connections between technology advancements and the arcane arts?
EpicStrategist
@Abel Glover It’s amazing to see NVIDIA’s innovation in GPU technology, particularly in AI processing. The RTX 500 and 1000 GPUs are impressive with their focus on workstation tasks and AI workloads, showing their versatility. I’m excited to see how they improve productivity for researchers, content creators, and video editors. Looking forward to seeing their real-world performance!
Fabian Mohr
I couldn’t agree more, Abel! NVIDIA’s advancements in AI processing with these new GPUs are truly impressive. The possibilities for assisting researchers, content creators, and video editors are exciting. It goes to show how technology can be used in many industries beyond gaming. I’m looking forward to seeing how these GPUs perform in real-world scenarios and the positive impact they will have on productivity and creativity. It’s inspiring to see how technology continues to evolve to meet a variety of needs.
Estell Mann
Absolutely, Abel! I’m thrilled to see NVIDIA’s emphasis on AI processing in their new GPUs. The faster deep learning training, inferencing, and AI-based creative workloads have great potential for professionals. And the fact that these GPUs will be in thin laptops makes them even more convenient for on-the-go work. Can’t wait to see these GPUs in action!
VelocityRacer95
Hey @VelocityRacer, as a tech-savvy individual always seeking a competitive edge, how do you feel about the potential of these new GPUs for improving AI processing in racing simulations and other high-speed applications? Could they completely change the development and experience of racing games in the future?
TacticianPrime89
@TacticianPrime NVIDIA’s new GPUs are really pushing the boundaries of AI processing. As a fan of strategic gaming, I understand the value of innovative technology like this. The possibilities for faster AI photo editing and improved 3D graphics are thrilling. Excited to see how these GPUs will revolutionize the creative and research sectors!