NVIDIA Blackwell: Ushering in a New Era of Computing Power and Efficiency

On March 18, 2024, NVIDIA launched the highly anticipated Blackwell platform, marking a significant leap forward in computing and artificial intelligence. This cutting-edge platform is designed to tackle trillion-parameter AI models while dramatically cutting down on operating costs and energy consumption — up to 25x less than its predecessor.

At the heart of Blackwell is a suite of transformative technologies, including the world’s most powerful GPU packed with 208 billion transistors, cutting-edge Tensor Cores, and advanced NVLink capabilities, making it a game-changer for industries like engineering simulation, computer-aided drug design, quantum computing, and more. With its revolutionary AI-based resilience engine, the platform ensures reliability for extended, uninterrupted AI deployments.

What sets Blackwell apart is its ability to scale AI training and handle real-time generative AI inference. Major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are already adopting Blackwell, bringing this immense computing power to their users. From the Grace Blackwell Superchip to liquid-cooled supercomputers, NVIDIA is pushing the boundaries of AI and computing, promising to reshape industries and fuel innovation for years to come.

As CEO Jensen Huang stated, "Blackwell is the engine to power this new industrial revolution."