Nvidia recently unveiled Blackwell, a new processor that will shake up the world of artificial intelligence. At a pocket-sized price tag, Blackwell attracts attention and will offer a whole new level of training and deployment of artificial intelligence models.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC that $10 billion was spent on developing Blackwell and that the chip is an ideal solution for training and deploying AI software such as ChatGPT. Huang added that Blackwell’s price is very reasonable for its performance and power and that this chip will consolidate Nvidia’s dominance in the AI market.
What is Blackwell chip?
Blackwell is a faster and more energy-efficient processor than its predecessor, the H100. By combining two chips and being physically larger, Blackwell has the potential to be indispensable for AI applications.
How much will the Blackwell chip cost?
The growing popularity of AI tools like ChatGPT has tripled the demand for Nvidia’s AI chips. Blackwell will take its share of this demand and play an important role in the artificial intelligence sector.
Let’s talk about the pricing of the chip. Blackwell is expected to be priced between $30,000 and $40,000 per unit. Nvidia states that the chips will be offered in different configurations, and the price may vary depending on the volume of chips purchased and the customer.
On the other hand, the company announces new AI chips about every two years. Blackwell is expected to continue this tradition and consolidate Nvidia’s dominance in the AI market. Just like with other hardware.
When is the Blackwell release date?
Nvidia has announced three different versions of the Blackwell chip: B100, B200, and GB200. These models, which have different memory configurations, are expected to be released by the end of the year.
In the meantime, if you want to learn about other products and innovations introduced at Nvidia GTC 2024, you can check out our related article.
Nvidia’s Blackwell could be a turning point in artificial intelligence. It stands out in terms of speed, power, and pricing and could usher in a new era of AI model development and use.
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