In time for Computex 2016, Nvidia is expected to release two new graphics cards, both based around the GP104 graphics circuit. In addition to the fact that the number of CUDA cores is expected to differ from the Geforce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070, the choice of memory type will further distinguish the models, where only the first one seems to be able to take part in fresh GDDR5X.
Nvidia Geforce “Pascal”
Graphics card | Circuit | Memory bus | Memory |
---|---|---|---|
Geforce GTX 1080 | GP104-400-A1 | 256-bit | 8 GB GDDR5X |
Geforce GTX 1070 | GP104-200-A1 | 256-bit | 8 GB GDDR5 |
Geforce GTX 1060 (Ti) | GP104-150-A1 | 192-bit | 6 GB GDDR5 |
Previous information is now strengthened that Nvidia has a third graphics card with GP104 in the works. The third variant shall be designated GP104-150-A1 and used in either Geforce GTX 1060 or GTX 1060 Ti. It is interesting that the graphics card should have 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, which if true means that the memory bus probably had to be ironed out and go down to 192 bits.
Provided that the information is correct, models occupy a lower price point than their siblings. Speculation is now raging about a price tag in the upper middle segment closer to 300 dollars or around 3,000 kronor, while the graphics circuit GP106 is expected to reach even lower levels.
The launch of the GP106 graphics circuit will be delayed until the autumn of this year, which means that the Geforce GTX 1060 (Ti) will until then be the most affordable alternative for those who plan to purchase a graphics card with Nvidia’s new architecture.
Source: Chiphell.