Nvidia Blackwell AI Performance Breaks Records in Benchmark Tests

Nvidia Blackwell AI Performance Breaks Records in Benchmark Tests

Nvidia (NVDA) has once again demonstrated its dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) computing, with its Blackwell computing platform achieving record-breaking performance in the MLPerf Inference V5.0 benchmark tests conducted by MLCommons, an open engineering consortium. The tests, which evaluate AI inferencing capabilities, confirm that Nvidia’s latest GPUs are among the most powerful AI accelerators available today. Despite the impressive performance results, Nvidia stock showed volatility on the stock market, initially rising by 1.7% before fluctuating throughout the session, ultimately closing with a 0.3% gain at $110.42. What is MLPerf Inference and Why Does it Matter? MLPerf Inference is a widely … Read more

Graphics Card Pricing Is Misleading: Why GPU Prices Are Unaffordable

Graphics Card Pricing Is Misleading: Why GPU Prices Are Unaffordable

For years, Nvidia and AMD have announced new graphics cards with “official” Graphics Card Pricing that seem competitive and reasonable. But in reality, these prices mean nothing to the average buyer. The vast majority of customers never actually find these GPUs at the advertised Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Instead, due to a combination of scalping, retailer markups, and supply constraints, most consumers are forced to pay significantly higher prices. This problem is not new, but it has gotten worse over time. The latest AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT, for example, were announced at $550 and $600, respectively. … Read more