Nvidia Unveils Project Digits: AI Supercomputing Power on Your Desk
Nvidia introduces Project Digits, a compact AI supercomputer for researchers and developers, featuring the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip and capable of running 200B-parameter models.
Nvidia has unveiled Project Digits, a groundbreaking "personal AI supercomputer" set to revolutionize the accessibility of powerful AI computing. This compact device, slated for release in May 2025, brings the capabilities of Nvidia's Grace Blackwell platform to researchers, data scientists, and students worldwide.
Powerful Performance in a Compact Package
At the heart of Project Digits lies the new GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, a system-on-a-chip (SoC) that delivers up to 1 petaflop of AI performance at FP4 precision. This impressive computing power allows users to run AI models with up to 200 billion parameters, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on a desktop system. The GB10 Superchip combines:
An NVIDIA Blackwell GPU with latest-generation CUDA cores and fifth-generation Tensor Cores
A high-performance NVIDIA Grace CPU with 20 power-efficient Arm-based cores
NVLink-C2C chip-to-chip interconnect for seamless communication between components
Specifications and Connectivity
Project Digits boasts impressive specifications:
128GB of unified, coherent memory
Up to 4TB of NVMe storage
NVIDIA ConnectX networking capabilities
Two Project Digits units can be linked to handle models with up to 405 billion parameters, further expanding its potential applications.
Accessibility and Pricing
Nvidia aims to make AI supercomputing accessible to a broader audience with Project Digits. The device is designed to operate using a standard electrical outlet, making it suitable for various environments. Priced starting at $3,000, Project Digits represents a significant step towards democratizing access to high-performance AI computing resources.
Impact on AI Development
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, emphasized the transformative potential of Project Digits: "AI will be mainstream in every application for every industry. With Project DIGITS, the Grace Blackwell Superchip comes to millions of developers."
By providing powerful AI computing capabilities to researchers, data scientists, and students, Nvidia aims to accelerate innovation and shape the future of AI development. Project Digits represents a significant milestone in bringing supercomputer-level AI capabilities to individual desks, potentially revolutionizing the landscape of AI research and development across various industries.
