NVIDIA intros GeForce 310 – first GeForce 300 series chip
NVIDIA unveils the first GPU in its 300-series line-up known as NVIDIA GeForce 310. The GeForce 310 chipset replaces the existing GeForce 210 and is a welcome sign for those who are looking for improved integrated graphics in their PCs. The new chipset has only a 64-bit memory bus and only 16 processing cores, but is well capable to provide 1080p High Definition video in hardware, can be used as NVIDIA’s own CUDA and PhysX systems or more universal standards like DirectCompute and OpenCL.
Expect its new name, the chipset is claimed to follow the same architecture rather than Fermi design, which adds DirectX 11-level graphics while offering stronger general computing performance. The GeForce 310 chipset is featured with a 589MHz processor along with 512MB of 500MHz DDR2 memory, supported with DisplayPort, DVI and VGA ports. The DisplayPort or DVI will work with HDMI through an adapter. An internal input means you can also inject audio into the HDMI signal.
The info about its release date and the price of the GeForce 310 are not revealed yet, which is more likely targeted for pre-built computers rather just as a stand-alone upgrade.
[via slashgear]
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