NV38 in 10Oct2003 and performance Lowered?

[russo121]

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/video/display/20030930090915.html

 

[PaulS]

It's believable, but both disappointing and damaging for them. That isn't enough of a clock speed increase to keep the same distance (let alone catch up!) as we've seen between the NV35 and R350. Coupled with the internal changes to the R360, and nV have a part which is going to improve yields - But without the demand there for that to be of any use.

 

[Dave H]

Coupled with the internal changes to the R360, and nV have a part which is going to improve yields - But without the demand there for that to be of any use.

Nvidia doesn't own their fab; they only pay for what they use. Higher yields mean lower costs to them. (Which could then mean lower prices and thus higher demand, potentially.)