Nvidia Just Revealed a Monster AI Chip That's 10x Better Than Anything Before It

Nvidia just pulled back the curtain on Vera Rubin, their next-generation AI system, and the numbers are genuinely insane.

The system delivers 10 times more performance per watt than Nvidia's current top-of-the-line system called Grace Blackwell. If you're not sure why that matters, think of it this way: AI data centers use a staggering amount of electricity. Making them 10 times more efficient is like going from a gas-guzzling truck to a Tesla.

CNBC got an exclusive first look at the hardware at Nvidia's headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The system is made up of 1.3 million components, including 72 of Nvidia's new Rubin GPUs (the chips that actually do the AI thinking) and 36 Vera CPUs (the brains that coordinate everything). Parts come from over 80 suppliers in at least 20 countries.

One big challenge? There's a global shortage of the special memory chips these systems need, which is driving costs through the roof. But Nvidia says they're 'in good shape' with their supply chain.

Vera Rubin is set to ship in the second half of 2026. Meanwhile, Nvidia has plans to build up to $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure in the U.S. by 2029. As reported by CNBC.

Source: CNBC