Nvidia to unveil next GPU architecture in September
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hinted during the presentation of the business figures that the new GPU architecture Lovelace will be presented at the GTC in September.
Nvidia is bringing out new graphics cards - that much is certain. When, however, is not clear. According to rumours, Nvidia was supposed to bring out new cards as early as July. July is over and there is (almost) no trace of the GPUs. That is supposed to change at the end of September. At least that's how Jensen Huang hinted at it when presenting the company's financials: "We will manage this over the next few months and move into next year with our new architecture. I look forward to telling you more about it at GTC next month."
That means there will be more info on the new GPU architecture at GTC, which takes place from 19 to 22 September. However, it is not clear whether there will also be new graphics cards for gamers at the same time. Usually, the new graphics card generation is not presented at the same time as the architecture.
Huang admits overproduction
However, Jensen Huang has spoken out about the graphics cards. He admitted for the first time that there are too many RTX-30 series cards. The problem, however, is not the inventory, but the prices outside the USA and China. That is why the company is now working on price-corrections.
Due to high inventory levels, the RTX-30 and RTX-40 series are said to coexist. Continuing, Huang says: "Ampere is the most popular GPU we have ever developed. It is in the top 15 most popular gaming GPUs on Steam. And it remains the best GPU in the world and will be very successful for some time to come. However, we have an exciting new generation coming that will stand above her."
Only the RTX 4090 and 4080 this year?
The statement can be interpreted to mean that probably only the high-end RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 - or whatever they are called - will be released this year. In addition, the existing RTX 30-series cards will continue to be marketed and only next year, when the stocks have been cleared, will the entry-level and mid-range 40-series cards be released.
But that's coffee.
But that's reading coffee grounds. More info will be available at the GTC keynote, which will take place on 20 September at 5pm our time.
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