QOTD: Do You Want Nvidia to Make CPUs?

[captaincharisma]

Absolutely! As said, More competition is better

however, Nvidia if going CPU route already has practice in combination of CPU and GPU power working in unison to enhance computation power.

If Nvidia goes the route of creating their own CPU, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that they'd combine the thoeries behind CUDA computing within their CPU. Imagine a Quadcore CPU that also has it's own GPU like processing onchip?

Would take computing to the next levels. AMD(ATI) are also well situated for this as the combined company can bring both to the table as well.

I'm more interested to see what Intell will do to compete with such combination of technologies.

I can see if they do this and succeed than intel may try to buy Nvidia again

 

[tipoo]

Sure, why not. My guess would be that the first Nvidia CPU's (well, the first desktop/laptop ones, since they already made one for mobile) would be Via-ish, not competing on the high-end at all. and what of the x86 problem?

 

[jfplopes]

They will do CPUs. They don't have much of a choice. The picture isn't really the home PC or console. The future will probably be cloud computing. The companies that can survive are those able to create integrated system to power the future super computers. This companies will provide the services needed for you to game remotely using they're service oriented systems. AMD is the first to have made the announcement that they're building a super computer powered by they're hybrid cpus/gpus to create a system capable of streaming games to any device. When this becomes the norm NVIDIA won't have a business anymore as INTEL and ATI can build they're own supercomputers and provide gaming as service. Consumers will switch to this systems once they realize they don't need to pay for high end hardware anymore to get the best possible quality in games. AMD and INTEL will remain happy as they'll be able to get to any device and grab a bigger consumer base. They're cloud computing arquitecture will scale the costs down and provide with increased revenues through other services. Not only that, they will also have a steady influx of cash through they're subscribe based services. But for this to happen broadband needs to get even faster than what we have today. But it will happen. Actually it is starting now with systems like Onlive. But at least for the next 5 years will remain in the same type of architecture. Console hardware and pc hardware will remain a requirement for gaming. But they'll both use hybrid cpu/gpu processors thus providing the best of both multi-purpose and parallel based processing. IF NVIDIA doesn't get in this wagon it will loose the race.

 

[nukem950]

I think it would be good for the market to have a third competitor that made fast CPUs. That and the hybrid CPU/GPU combos would be awesome!

 

[Soul_keeper]

I remember wanting to see them purchase transmeta before it excited the scene.
Now I think purchasing VIA could be a wise move.
They could grab a foothold in the low power scene, and use their muscle to fix via's time to market issues.

 

[Onus]

More information is needed. What segment(s) do they intend to serve? Will it be relevant? Relevant to THG readers? A miserable VIA-like effort wouldn't mean jack to me. A mainstream, low-power CPU that contributes to 8 hour battery life on a cool-running laptop with gaming grade graphics could be a game changer.
Imagine something that is co-designed with some flavor of Linux, that emulates Windows APIs in hardware, thus able to run Windows apps (including games) without Windows, and without the software overhead of a typical emulator. Wow...

 

[jonpaul37]

more jobs, more competition, more money flowing around, now Intel will have another player to point it's mighty finger at. GO NVIDIA!!!

 

[LATTEH]

[citation][nom]Jonpaul37[/nom]more jobs, more competition, more money flowing around, now Intel will have another player to point it's mighty finger at. GO NVIDIA!!![/citation]


more competition and jobs sound really good this is what we need!!!

 

[topdog347]

i dont think that nvidia could make a cpu that could ever keep up with intel or amd!!! not just yet it would take them along time. intel has been around to long to get beet by nvidia!!

 

[Topcover]

Also purchasing via would nab them an x86 license

 

[compulsionnra]

I hope they start making CPUs. AMD has basically fallen off the map and some alternatives always boost R&D and quality products.

 

[jeverson]

I think that nVidia should make it's own CPUs. They already have a lot of experience with core chipsets, SOCs, GPUs, and integrated systems. If they take things slowly and build their portfolio they could dominate the market. They have the advantage of seeing where their competition came from and the mistakes they've made. For example, if they were to focus on the portable side of things nettops, ultra-portables, tablets, and MIDs they could completely throw Intel into a frenzy. They have already shown that they can make a better solution with ION. If they had their own CPU to add to it they wouldn't need Intel's "permission" to make innovative products. Then from there once they've established that they know what they are doing they can scale up to more powerful systems and grow with all the money they would be taking from Intel's market share. Do I think they will "kill" Intel? No, most likely not. Could they take some market share from them? Most certainly. They need to focus on the markets that are familiar with them such as gamer's, graphic designers, etc and they most certainly could succeed where everyone else has failed. nVidia could become the "Firefox" of the CPU industry.

 

[Tekkamanraiden]

[citation][nom]Soul_keeper[/nom]I remember wanting to see them purchase transmeta before it excited the scene.Now I think purchasing VIA could be a wise move.They could grab a foothold in the low power scene, and use their muscle to fix via's time to market issues.[/citation]

I'm liking this idea.

 

[JonnyDough]

I would rather see a company like Via enter the top tier arena again, but yeah...why not.

 

[idisarmu]

As long as it doesn't take attention away from their GPUs... I really want nvidia to go balls to the wall with their GPUs. AMD is busy fighting CoreI7 (something that nvidia is in NO STATE to do at the moment.) AMD may not have the resources to beat larrabee, but Nvidia probably does... especially if they go all-or-nothing balls to the wall with their new gpus.

 

[sublifer]

Yes, and it would be great if it lead to a standardized platform that all companies could use and add parts to. Like in the old days when Intel Cyrix and AMD all used the same socket/mb. Be nice if it went beyond that so that you could add/remove the slots you wanted, upgrade the southbridge, change the back panel like lego blocks along with any controller chips on the board.

 

[judeh101]

Yes, they might be able to beat AMD, but certainly not Intel. But no one every knows....

 

[goryachev]

Nvidia will never be on the same level as AMD and Intel. It lacks an experience, as we see, Intel lacks an experience in the graphics sector. It's integrated GPUs are horrible.
So, Nvidia can try, but they will die.
And one little concern: who said Intel will give Nvidia the right to use patented x86 architecture?

 

[ethaniel]

Definitely, more competition, more variety, lower prices. And Nvidia has learned a thing or two about chips in the last few years. Yes, I want to see Nvidia x86 CPUs.

 

[Guest]

If the reliability on their CPUs is anything like their GPUs, then in a word, NO.

They will be out of business in five years.

 

[RADIO_ACTIVE]

Yes!

More competition = better prices for the consumer and better products

 

[Tech-Boy]

Yes I don't Mind, Competition is always good.

The only negative effect that I can think of is that there is a very small chance that nvidia could someday create a gpu/cpu monopoly.

 

[xaira]

hell yeh give me a 240 core cpu video editing on todays cpus is such a task

 

[lapalm]

Yes, more companies is always a plus for the consumer.

 

[megabuster]

Correct me if I am wrong but in order for Nvidia to enter CPU market they will have to pay licencing fees to both Intel and AMD for producing x86/x64 CPU chips?