Nvidia has introduced the Jetson Orin Nano Super, an upgraded AI developer board that promises a significant performance boost for AI enthusiasts and developers worldwide.
The new board utilizes the same computing and graphics cores as last year’s Jetson Orin Nano but features a software upgrade that Nvidia claims can enhance performance by up to 70% under certain conditions. This boost increases its computing power from 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS) to 67 TOPS with 8-bit integer precision.
One of the standout features is its new price point. At $249, the Jetson Orin Nano Super is more accessible to developers, marking a substantial decrease from the previous model’s $499 price tag.
Nvidia describes the device as a “compact generative AI supercomputer,” aiming to empower developers to create advanced AI applications with a smaller footprint and budget.
Moreover, the software upgrade that powers the Jetson Orin Nano Super’s enhanced performance is also available for existing Jetson Orin Nano boards. This means current users can benefit from the performance improvements without needing to purchase new hardware.
While the Jetson Orin Nano Super may not compete with high-end gaming laptops or professional supercomputers equipped with multiple AI chips, it represents a significant step forward in making AI development more accessible and affordable.
This move by Nvidia is expected to have a positive impact, especially in regions where access to high-performance computing resources is limited, enabling more developers in the Global South to participate in AI innovation.
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Nvidia upgrades AI developer board software, claims a 70% boost
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