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Category: Video CardsPosted: March 19, 2010 02:34PM
Author: jammin
Yesterday, VR-Zone posted some specification and pricing details (also now amended with updated numbers) for the approaching launch of NVIDIA's GTX 480 and GTX 470 cards. It would seem that they were a little quick off the mark (or working off inaccurate information) and have since revised the specifications to the following:
- GTX 480 : 480 SP, 1536MB GDDR5 (384-bit interface), 700/1401/1848MHz core/shader/mem, 250W TDP - $499
- GTX 470 : 448 SP, 1280MB GDDR5 (320-bit interface), 607/1215/1674MHz core/shader/mem, 225W TDP - $349
Now, there had been word going around from other sources that NVIDIA would be releasing the GTX 480 with 480 shaders rather than the originally intended 512 before the reports yesterday, and this information now meshes with those. VR-Zone is also now noting that a 512 SP, 295W TDP version of the GF100 is slated for release, but isn't part of the March 26th launch (other sites have also speculated that such a specified card would be restricted to NVIDIA's higher priced workstation lines). But why the confused information? Bsn* theorize that it could be an attempt to uncover the sources of leaks by spreading misinformation to certain parties. Whatever the reason, rumors and speculation have always been just that (though something that companies can also attempt to take advantage of). Therefore it is always sound advice to wait until reviewers (and consumers) get their hands on actual products before making judgments.
