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Nintendo NX rumored to use Nvidia's Pascal GPU architecture
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In theory, should this be able to compare to the Xbox One when docked (since there wouldn't be any concerns for pushing pixels or conserving battery life)? If so, it would line up with earlier rumors from GAF insiders stating that porting PS4/XB1 games shouldn't be an issue.
GhostTrick
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More power efficient on same specs level. Keep in mind it's about using Pascal, but it doesn't tell us the SoC configuration, aka core count and clocks.
X1 is based on Maxwell I believe. Not that I know what that means apart from Pascal being newer/better.
I believe the X1 is Maxwell-based, correct me if I'm wrong. Pascal is the new kid on the block for Nvidia.
For $199.
ElectricBlanketFire
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Crimsonclaw111
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It means that the NX allegedly uses the newest Nvidia architecture.
Scopio
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wild wild rice
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And it cures cancer.
Pascal is the architecture, it doesn't tell us on what end of the power spectrum it's actually going to be.
Bamboo 竹
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Rumors and leaks went out of control.
Behold, people! Youtubers and streamers are outdated! Being a leaker is the new successful job on the Internet.
Behold, people! Youtubers and streamers are outdated! Being a leaker is the new successful job on the Internet.
that speculation has been intense in the last 3 weeks.... take that as you will. Like I said next two months and this platform gonna be mighty fine time to pay attention.
TFLops aren't the only way of measuring power. Architecture says an incredible amount if one is taking the rumor seriously especially considering what GC to WiiU is using is well below anything nvidia has done since the fermi architecture. Pascal is 2 gens ahead and the IPC/Power gains are among some of the best we have seen in 20 years.
Pascal is more power efficient than the X1, which is Maxwell. From my understanding this doesn't mean it's more powerful, but would allow for higher clock rates without overheating or sapping the battery life. And it's the newest Nvidia architecture, which would align with that "industry-leading chip design" leak from a few months ago
CEJames
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1 hour battery life confirmed undocked
That would be so laughably sad. lol
SlimySnake
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After lying to Elena throughout Uncharted 4, I dont trust anything Nate Drake has to say about anything.
Thank you. I just didn't know if that meant it would be more comparable to an XB1 or something in power than a Wii U.
I really know/understand very little of the tech side, so I often ask for these sorts of things in layman's terms. Maybe I'm on the extreme luddite side of layman, but for me just knowing it's the newest architecture isn't dumbed down enough for me to really understand what this means on the consumer end.
Ahh, I see. Thank you.
thehillissilent
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That must have been that QoL product that Nintendo was talking about. /s
radio_apeshot
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Posting in another 100+ pages thread.
Can't wait for reveal. Still keeping my expectations in check though.
Can't wait for reveal. Still keeping my expectations in check though.
Neoleo2143
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This isn't Nate Drake though, its NateDrake.
Then this is great news!
Father_Brain
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So I would hope that this at least matches SHIELD TV performance without active cooling.
maniac-kun
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But can it render Pokemans?
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https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2016/07/12/nvidia-super-smash-bros/
Here we go again, haha.
It's like people forgot the massive disappointment in the Wii U Speculation Threads.
The Omega Man
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Because is very direct and confident about it.
Discomurf
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Bringo - I also heard it uses the prascal chips, who cares?
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Andrew Evenstar
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But does it have games ???
Crimsonclaw111
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manueldelalas
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It makes sense, the rumors talked about dev kits having active cooling X1, not something Nintendo likes, but that should be the final power, similar to X1.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but being Pascal more efficient, this means a new SoC with the power mentioned, but much more efficient, thus eliminating or diminishing the need of active cooling.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but being Pascal more efficient, this means a new SoC with the power mentioned, but much more efficient, thus eliminating or diminishing the need of active cooling.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Do you really believe people would go on the internet and tell lies?
IceDoesntHelp
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No, but I've heard it can render Pokeymens.
The rumors also talked about the X1 being overlocked, indicating the final chip would be more powerful.
So we're talking performance equal to an overlocked X1 at minimum.
whitemex88
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Using a 3DS to control Smash WiiU? Gross
Agreed. Expect sub-XB1 with a $250 home/HH bundle or thereabouts and you will probably be satisfied.
Melee HD confirmed.
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