Shortage of high-speed GDDR6X memory may lead to the release of NVIDIA RTX 4070 video cards with slower GDDR6 memory, which may affect their performance and price.
Memory problems
GDDR6X shortage
According to Chinese technical resources, there is a shortage of Micron GDDR6X video memory, which could lead to a shortage of popular NVIDIA video cards, including the RTX 4070. In this regard, NVIDIA is considering the possibility of releasing versions of graphics adapters with slower GDDR6 memory.
Dependency on Micron
RTX 4070, 4080 and 4090 series video cards, as well as their Super variants, use high-speed GDDR6X memory , which is produced only by Micron. Given Nvidia's dominant position in the discrete graphics card market, even minor supply disruptions from a single manufacturer can have a significant impact on production.
Alternative solutions
All variants of the RTX 4070 12 GB use Micron GDDR6X memory with a speed of 21 GT/s. Using Samsung's fastest GDDR6 memory would reduce overall memory bandwidth from 504 GB/s to 480 GB/s, a reduction of only 5%. In addition, GDDR6 is produced by many companies, which should have a positive effect on its cost.
Pricing Issue
It's difficult to make an exact comparison since the price of Micron's GDDR6X has not been disclosed. Given that the RTX 4070 uses six VRAM chips, even a small difference in price per module could result in a $30 or more reduction in the overall cost. However, the decision to reduce prices remains with video card suppliers. If consumers are aware of lower-performing memory, a small discount would be a logical step.
Market Competition
The competing AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card uses GDDR6 memory at 19.5 MT/s, but has a significantly wider memory bus (256 bits versus 192 bits). However, its performance differs only slightly from its competitor from NVIDIA.
Glossary
- NVIDIA is an American technology company, a developer of graphics processing units and systems on a chip.
- RTX is a line of NVIDIA GPUs with support for ray tracing technology.
- Micron is an American company, a manufacturer of semiconductor devices.
- GDDR6X is a type of graphics memory developed by Micron Technology in collaboration with NVIDIA.
- AMD is an American company, a manufacturer of processors and video cards, a competitor to NVIDIA.
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What problems can arise due to insufficient Micron GDDR6X video memory?
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How significant is the performance difference between GDDR6X and GDDR6 for RTX 4070?
What are the benefits of using GDDR6 memory instead of GDDR6X?
How does the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT compete with the NVIDIA RTX 4070 in terms of memory?
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Due to a shortage of GDDR6X memory from Micron, a shortage of NVIDIA RTX 4070 and other video cards is expected. NVIDIA may release versions with slower GDDR6 memory, which could lead to lower prices for video cards.
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Dominique
What news! 😱 Looks like Nvidia may be facing some serious problems due to the lack of GDDR6X memory. I wonder how this will affect the prices and availability of video cards?
Hans
Yes, the situation is difficult. But I think switching to GDDR6 might be a good solution. The performance loss is only 5%, but availability and prices may improve. What do you think?
Sophia
Hans, I agree with you. In addition, AMD already uses GDDR6 in its cards, and they show excellent results. It might even push Nvidia to take a more flexible approach in the future. 🤔
Giovanni
Guys, don't you think that this could be a chance for AMD to strengthen its position in the market? 🚀 If Nvidia has supply problems, AMD can take advantage of the moment.
Victor
Again these newfangled things! Previously, we lived just fine without GDDR6X. All this is vanity and the pursuit of extra megahertz. My old video card still works great and I don't need anything else.
Dominique
Victor, I understand your opinion, but progress cannot be stopped. 😊 Modern games and programs require more and more power. Giovanni, you're right, AMD can benefit from this situation. I wonder how consumers will react to a possible change in the specifications of the RTX 4070?
Hans
I think if Nvidia explains the situation correctly and offers reasonable prices, most users will be understanding. After all, a 5% performance difference isn't that big of a deal for most tasks. 💻
Sophia
I agree with Hans. The main thing is transparency and honesty on Nvidia's part. In general, maybe this will push the industry to develop new memory technologies? It would be great to see some innovation in this area! 🌟