NVIDIA unveils $249 compact AI supercomputer
By ForGeeks NVIDIA has announced a new development, the Jetson Orin Nano Super supercomputer. The palm-sized device is designed for developers, students, and enthusiasts. It’s priced at $249, a significant drop from the previous model’s $499 price tag.
Jetson Orin Nano Super specifications and performance
According to NVIDIA, the device’s performance has increased by 70% over the previous version, reaching 67 TOPS (trillion operations per second). In addition, the device’s memory has increased to 102GB/s. The Jetson Orin Nano Super features a 6-core Arm processor and an Ampere architecture GPU with tensor cores, making it suitable for generative AI models, chatbots and robotics.
The device has a 6-core Arm processor and an Ampere architecture GPU, making it suitable for generative AI models, chatbots and robotics.
The device supports up to four cameras for higher resolution and frame rates. NVIDIA AI software, including Isaac, Metropolis, and Holoscan, allows the device to be used in a variety of AI projects such as computer vision, sensor processing, and robotics.
Opportunities for developers and users
Jetson Orin Nano Super offers an affordable platform for training and implementing generative AI projects. NVIDIA’s new toolkit includes Omniverse Replicator for synthetic data generation and TAO Toolkit for tuning pre-trained models. Users can also take advantage of Jetson AI Lab support and an extensive developer community.
Cost and availability
Jetson Orin Nano Super is already available for purchase for $249 (about 25 thousand rubles). This makes the device one of the most affordable solutions for working with AI, especially for hobbyists and novice developers.
