Nvidia CEO Claims GPU Performance to Grow by 570x in Next Six Years
Technology moves forward at a rapid pace and any parts you buy today could very well turn obsolete in six months, let alone six years. But if Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang’s predictions turn true, the order of magnitude in which graphics technology is set to explode is like nothing we’ve seen in recent history.
According to Huang, GPU compute is likely to skyrocket by 570x over its current capabilities in the next six years. And never one to pass up a chance to take a dig at Intel and its CPU business, Huang also pointed out that ‘pure’ CPU performance will be limited to just 3x in same time frame.
If Huang’s crystal ball proves flawless, there won’t be any question whether or not upcoming GPUs can run Crysis. But gamers won’t be the only ones to benefit from the additional horsepower. Huang pointed out a number of “real-world” GPU applications, such as interactive ray tracing, CGI, and others.
