Bolt Graphics Unveils Ambitious Zeus GPU Architecture

2025-03-29
Bolt Graphics Unveils Ambitious Zeus GPU Architecture

Bolt Graphics announced its Zeus GPU architecture, a modular design based on the RISC-V instruction set. Employing a multi-chiplet approach, Zeus scales up to four chiplets, each boasting 64GB of LPDDR5X and abundant high-speed interconnect options like 800GbE and PCIe Gen5. Targeting large-scale GPU clusters through high memory capacity and bandwidth, Zeus aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance in high-performance computing. While still in early development, with developer kits slated for Q4 2025, its unique architecture and potential for cost-effectiveness warrant attention.

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Hardware

ASUS Ascent GX10: A Lightweight AI Powerhouse Challenging the Mac Studio?

2025-03-20
ASUS Ascent GX10: A Lightweight AI Powerhouse Challenging the Mac Studio?

At GTC 2025, ASUS unveiled the Ascent GX10 mini PC, powered by NVIDIA's GB10 chip. This compact powerhouse boasts an Arm CPU, Blackwell GPU, 128GB of LPDDR5x shared memory, and a ConnectX-7 NIC for 200GbE clustering. Priced at $2999, it undercuts NVIDIA's DGX Spark by $1000, offering exceptional value. Despite its portability, its powerful computing capabilities and clustering functionality make it a strong contender in the AI space, potentially challenging products like the Apple Mac Studio.

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