In 2006, NVIDIA became the only independent supplier of GPUs. With the launch of this new category, mGPUs, NVIDIA is transforming mainstream PC graphics performance. Requirements for the mGPU include:
- DX9.0 (ShaderModel 2.0) and above API support
- At least one digital connector (DVI/HDMI 1.2) with HDCP
- Multi-display support
- Dedicated video processing engine, (minimum HQV score of 80)
- Windows Experience Index 3.0 and above
At CeBIT, NVIDIA is demoing new GeForce 7050 Motherboard GPUs for AMD platforms. Available next month, the new GeForce 7050 mGPU offers:
- Award-winning NVIDIA GeForce 7-class graphics
- On-board HDMI interface for simplified digital connection
- NVIDIA PureVideo engine, delivering stellar visual quality and performance for high definition and standard definition content.
- NVIDIA nForce 630a core logic subsystem delivering uncompromised features and performance
NVIDIA will also showcase the world’s first mGPU for Intel platforms. Available this summer, the GeForce 7050/nForce 630i solution will deliver:
- Rich graphics and leading performance for Intel Core2 and Quad Core platforms
- World’s first integrated HDMI support enables playback of protected digital content from the PC direct to high definition televisions
- NVIDIA nForce core-logic provides advanced storage and networking features for today’s connected digital lifestyles
