Nvidia Expands Ampere GPUs to Boost AI Design and Productivity Applications

Nvidia is stepping into the design and productivity realm with the launch of two new Ampere-based graphics processing units (GPUs): the Nvidia RTX A400 and Nvidia RTX A1000. These GPUs reflect Nvidia’s commitment to integrating AI into design and productivity applications, meeting the increasing demand for advanced computing performance.

Empowering Professionals with AI and Ray Tracing

The RTX A400 GPU revolutionizes the RTX 400 series by delivering accelerated ray tracing and AI capabilities. Equipped with 24 Tensor Cores, it significantly outperforms traditional CPU-based solutions, enabling professionals to run powerful AI applications, including intelligent chatbots and digital assistants, directly on their desktops.

This GPU supports real-time ray tracing, allowing creators to produce vivid, physically accurate 3D renders that push creative boundaries. With four display outputs—the first of its kind in this series—the A400 is perfect for high-density display environments, essential in sectors such as finance, command and control, retail, and transportation.

Introducing the Nvidia RTX A1000

The RTX A1000 GPU brings Tensor and RT Cores to the RTX 1000 series for the first time, unlocking enhanced AI and ray-tracing performance. With 72 Tensor Cores, the A1000 offers over three times faster generative AI processing, making it ideal for tools like Stable Diffusion. Its 18 RT Cores accelerate graphics and rendering tasks by up to three times, benefiting workflows in 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD), product and architectural design, and 4K video editing.

The A1000 also excels in video processing, handling up to 38% more encode streams and delivering double the decode performance compared to its predecessor. With a compact single-slot design and a power consumption of just 50W, both the A400 and A1000 GPUs enhance energy-efficient workstation setups.

Maximizing Productivity Across Industries

Targeted at AI design and productivity, the Nvidia RTX A400 GPU empowers users with cutting-edge graphics and compute capabilities, enabling advanced workflows involving ray-traced renders and AI technologies. This allows professionals to explore new creative possibilities and achieve remarkable realism in their work.

Industrial planners can leverage these powerful, energy-efficient GPUs for edge computing solutions. Creators will experience enhanced editing and rendering speeds for rich visual content production. Architects and engineers can efficiently transition from 3D CAD concepts to tangible designs. Teams operating in smart environments can utilize these GPUs for real-time data processing and AI-enhanced security. Additionally, healthcare professionals can benefit from faster and more accurate medical imaging analyses.

For financial professionals, the RTX A400 GPU supports up to four 4K displays natively, providing a high display density with fewer GPUs, which optimizes their trading, analysis, and data management setups.

Availability

The Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU is now available through global distributors like PNY and Ryoyo Electric, while the RTX A400 is expected to launch in May through channel partners, with manufacturing availability anticipated in the summer.