NVIDIA B100 “Blackwell” GPUs To Be Made On TSMC 3nm Process, Launching In Q4 2024
NVIDIA has reportedly finalized a deal with TSMC to utilize its 3nm process node for the creation of its next-gen Blackwell B100 GPUs for AI.
The rapid rise in genAI developments has indeed bolstered the pace of innovation within the industry. It is now reported that NVIDIA has contacted TSMC for its next-generation "Blackwell" B100 AI GPUs, based around the Taiwan giant's 3nm process.
Before diving into the report, it is important to go down the memory lane, to get to know about Blackwell GB100 GPUs. They are set to be Team Green's first batch of AI GPUs to feature a chiplet design, which is expected to bring decisive uplifts in terms of performance per watt. It has been reported in the past that GB100s will feature a much more complex "structural design", which may setback production figures in the beginning.
For NVIDIA, which monopolizes more than 80% of the AI GPU market, the next generation B100 will use TSMC’s 3nm family and is scheduled to appear in the fourth quarter of 2024. It will seize AI deployment business opportunities while the iron is hot and suppress AMD, Intel and other challenges.
via DigiTimes Taiwan
It is now disclosed that NVIDIA has started to take steps to proceed towards its Blackwell AI GPUs since DigiTimes reports that the tech giant has already contacted for services of TSMC. Blackwell GB100 GPUs were already rumored to feature TSMC's 3nm process & now it looks like a deal has been verified. However, right now, TSMC particularly its 3nm manufacturing is facing hindrances in the form of utilization rates and a lack of advanced manufacturing plants. So, for now, the actual 3nm implementation could be seen deep into 2024, right when Blackwell GB100s are scheduled to be released.
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