Nvidia has shown off its fancy new Tegra K1 system-on-chip at CES 2014, which couples a powerful GPU with one of two CPU variants.
Based on the same Kepler graphics core technology found in high-end Nvidia 600 and 700-series desktop GPU parts, the Tegra K1 GPU boasts 192 CUDA graphics cores. Nvidia says this puts the chip in the same graphical power range as a GeForce GT630 – GT635.
Its 5th generation of the mobile chipset will come in 32- and 64-bit versions. The 32-bit chip uses four ARM Cortex Quad A15 CPUs running at up to 2.3GHz, plus one power-saving core.
The 64-bit chip uses dual Denver architecture CPUs operating at up to 2.5GHz. Denver is a CPU architecture designed by Nvidia and produced by ARM, based on the ARMv8 architecture.
The memory tech used is DDR3L and LPDDR3, with a maximum memory size of 8GB (40-bit address extension). The maximum output resolution supported is a massive 3840×2160 on LCD, or 4K UltraHD (4096×2160) over HDMI.
Previous demonstrations of the Tegra K1 in action have been impressive, with the chipset producing some amazing graphics considering its diminutive package.
Nvidia will be out in force at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, and to kick things off they showed the Tegra K1 running the Unreal 4 graphics engine.
The demo shows how the chip can effectively handle graphics tech such as DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.4, and tessellation. Nvidia says that the ability to use modern desktop gaming APIs will mean a smoother transition for developers trying to get their games onto multiple platforms.
Nvidia also claims that the Tegra K1 is the first mobile processor to deliver the same graphics features as the next generation of consoles (Xbox One, PlayStation 4) and faster performance than current generation consoles (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3).
Nvidia said they have a broad vision for their new Tegra K1 chipset, ranging from obvious traditional uses in smartphones and tablets, to use in systems such as in-car infotainment and heads-up-displays.
The 32-bit version of the Tegra K1 is expected to appear in devices during the first half of 2014, while the 64-bit variant should be in action during the second half of 2014.
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