We are already familiar with specialized accelerators fireStream on the base of video chip r580 with 1 Gb memory type GDDR- 3. Specifically, with the aid of similar video card , AMD it is going to accelerate scientific and engineering calculations. The bond of two video cards on base of chip r600 is capable of reaching the speed level of supers-computer, performing one trillion operations with floating point in second.
It is no secret that NVIDIA prepares has accurate response to this AMD initiative , it is known by CUDA. The video chip g80 is ten times faster than contemporary processors, if we speak about floating point operations . As reports associate, NVIDIA company intends during June to represent the new trade mark, under which will be sold accelerators on the base of chip g80, using CUDA possibilities . Although additional details about these products are not communicated, it is not possible to exclude the possibility of appearance for two-chip solutions as geForce 8950 GX2, optimized under work as accelerator for different calculations.
It is necessary to assume, that cards based on chip g80 belonging to the special trade mark ( professionals ) will have high prices .