Nvidia's fastest next-gen GPU reportedly enters testing phase

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September will mark two years since the initial launch of Nvidia's RTX 30 series. Though it's been mere weeks since the launch of the most powerful and likely the last card in the range, the RTX 3090 Ti, enthusiast attention is looking ahead to the future RTX 40 series.

A new tweet from reliable hardware leaker kopite7kimi claims the high end AD102 GPU has entered the testing phase. This is the GPU that's expected to power the likes of the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 (assuming that's the naming scheme Nvidia goes with).

If the card has indeed entered testing, then that's a great sign the development is well advanced. Barring any unforeseen consequences, the design of the GPU is likely finalized, meaning that working cards and drivers are in-house. That doesn't mean the release is imminent, though. Driver development takes time. There are all kinds of checks and milestones to pass before a driver can be considered release-ready.

It's a good sign, though. Assuming yields are acceptable, frequency targets are being met and there are no as yet undiscovered errata, then odds are good that the card is on track to release in 2022.

Ignore these fanboys, let's turn our attention to GPU. AD102 has started testing. https://t.co/yziVJE8eFpApril 19, 2022

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There have been quite a few leaks about Nvidia's next gen Ada Lovelace GPUs, at least the flagship chip anyway. The safest bet of all is that the cards will include 12+4 pin PCIe 5.0 power connectors which can deliver up to 600W. Add to that persistent rumours that the high-end cards will