The Fermi Thread - Part 3

[FischOderAal]

It's only cheaper per core if the DIE-size decreases and as more features are integrated (=> more transistors) to increase performance this does not always happen.

[Sushi Warrior]

It's only cheaper per core if the DIE-size decreases and as more features are integrated (=> more transistors) to increase performance this does not always happen.

This is my point exactly, it seems like people are saying it would be cheaper to make Fermi (well, just the die - obvious heat issues aside) on, say, 55nm. Yes, Fermi is going to cost a fair bit to make, but does 40nm REALLY make it MORE expensive? Would a 40nm 500mm2 chip really be cheaper than a 55nm 687.5mm2 chip (assuming it scales linearly ie. 500*[55/40])?

Such a big chip is not possible for TSMC. Max size to manufacture is about 580mm².
40nm WAS necessary for GF100.

Obviously they wouldn't really make it a 55nm chip, but hypothetically speaking is it "cheaper" to make it on 55nm?

[mapel110]

Such a big chip is not possible for TSMC. Max size to manufacture is about 580mm².
40nm WAS necessary for GF100.

[Sn0wm@n]

It's only cheaper per core if the DIE-size decreases and as more features are integrated (=> more transistors) to increase performance this does not always happen.

voila

whoa already 33 pages :O

still no real info, so what's the point

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