Intel unveils D270 AI accelerator with up to 480GB of memory
Intel's first GPU D-series card is built for running AI models, not for games, and is now in customer sampling.
Intel made a new computer card for running AI programs. It holds a huge amount of memory but cannot play games. Only companies building servers will use it for now.
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Why it matters
Big memory lets one card hold very large AI models. Intel chose cheaper LPDDR5X over to keep costs down.
Worth a look: AI hardware is getting more memory-focused.
The details
- The D270 uses Intel's Xe3P design with 32 cores and 256 matrix engines.
- Intel's reference card has 160GB of LPDDR5X; partners can build versions up to 480GB.
- It reaches 1.5TB/s memory bandwidth and 1.3 petaflops of FP8 speed at a 350W power target.
- It has no 3D-graphics or hardware, so it is not a gaming card.
- Intel says sampling has started. Price and release date are not announced.
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