The next generation console from Microsoft and Sony – both running AMD GPU’s – aren’t even out yet, and they may have already been made obsolete by new mobile GPU tech from Nvidia. Utilising some sort of dark, black magic, Nvidia has managed to shrink its Kepler-based GPU tech on to something the size of a fingernail; something that could change mobile and tablet gaming forever.
NVIDIA’s next-generation mobile processor, “Project Logan” has been showcased at Siggraph this month – and it’s pretty darned impressive. The folks at Epic games, who’ll be using the thing to demonstrate its Unreal 4 Engine.
“This bridges the gap between highly desirable PC game experiences and what we are already achieving on mobile devices with Unreal Engine 4 and Logan,” said Epic Games. “Mobile games soon will be built using the same architecture as PC games, following the latest standards, and using the most powerful, scalable tools.
“We think the next generation of games will be the most incredible one yet, and we’re just getting started.Today marks a new technological milestone in Unreal Engine history.”
According to Epic, the thing is capable of delivering graphics that are on par with the sort of stuff Pc gamers are used to with DirectX 11. On Tablets and smartphones.
“The big news here is NVIDIA’s support for the OpenGL 4.3 feature set, which brings to mobile devices the same high-end graphics hardware capabilities exposed via DirectX 11 on PC games and on next-generation consoles,” said Epic CEO Tim Sweeney. “And this isn’t your father’s GPU: NVIDIA’s mobile graphics technology is built on the same Kepler graphics architecture found in its latest generation of PC GPUs.
“It’s the same Kepler architecture on top of which we’ve created high-end Unreal Engine 4 PC demos, which have taken advantage of over 2.5 teraflops of computing performance. More than ever before, we see the opportunity for developers to create high-end games and ship them across multiple platforms on a wide variety of devices, including tablet, smartphone, Windows, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
“It’s all running on a chip no bigger than a fingernail, and is just a taste of what mobile Kepler will make possible.”
Could this lead to the death of consoles as we know them? I can quite honestly see next, next gen consoles being tablets or handhelds that can be taken out and about, and then connected – wirelessly – to TV’s for the full console experience.
However, I don’t think consoles are obsolete just yet – thanks to exclusives and other features that just aren’t available on mobile right now, there will be a place for them. However, the one thing that this new mobile GPU has made largely redundant? Nvidia’s own Shield – which starts shipping at the end of this month.
Last Updated: July 25, 2013
Admiral Chief Minion 47
July 25, 2013 at 12:05
Ok well, credit where credit is due
RinceandLeSIGH
July 25, 2013 at 12:05
You okay buddy?
Admiral Chief Minion 47
July 25, 2013 at 12:10
Of course, why?
RinceandLeSIGH
July 25, 2013 at 12:29
Cus you are not excited!
OminousRain
July 25, 2013 at 12:08
LOL, this just funny.
ElimiNathan
July 25, 2013 at 12:09
Nice
Admiral Chief Minion 47
July 25, 2013 at 12:17
I push my AMD fan-hood to the side and put on my PC SUPERIORITY COMPLEX fan-hood
😛
NANANANANANANANANANANAAAAAA
That Super Twit
July 25, 2013 at 14:20
Potatooooooooooooooooooooooooo
CrasH
July 25, 2013 at 14:25
If i like AMD i would say it aloud… sure price vs performance bs…
Intel just beats it hands down if you want real power…
Jakster
July 25, 2013 at 12:23
Nvidiaaaaaa!!!
/nuff
Jakster
July 25, 2013 at 12:23
Nvidiaaaaaa!!!
/nuff
RinceandLeSIGH
July 25, 2013 at 12:31
Does this mean PCs will finally be able to run GTA5? Too soon? trololol!
Trevor Davies
July 25, 2013 at 12:54
You mean besides create it, test it, then lower it’s requirements so it can work on a console? trollol right back at you!
RinceandLeSIGH
July 25, 2013 at 12:57
Hehe, I think you missed what I was trying to say 😉
Trevor Davies
July 25, 2013 at 12:58
Don’t ruin my rampant fanboyism with points. RAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RinceandLeSIGH
July 25, 2013 at 13:02
Get a grip man! http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9hnkdvT2L1qe0qyho1_500.gif
Trevor Davies
July 25, 2013 at 13:09
hehe
teknik1200
November 18, 2013 at 16:24
i don’t have that game despite having a device that can play it.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
July 25, 2013 at 12:34
That’s very, very impressive tech.
That + windows phones that could support DirectX and this could start becoming a serious problem for PC gaming 🙁
Unavengedavo
July 25, 2013 at 12:42
Is it just me or is that video a bit creepy?
Trevor Davies
July 25, 2013 at 12:52
This is very cool news, but my phone will never be my main gaming platform. Screen size does count.
RinceandLeSIGH
July 25, 2013 at 12:57
That’s what she said! 0-O
Uberutang
July 25, 2013 at 13:24
Output phone screen to TV.
Maxiviper117
July 25, 2013 at 13:05
Oh ya because FPS shooters, racing games etc are way way way way better than on a tiny mobile screen or tablet. (extreme sarcasm)
RinceandLeSIGH
July 25, 2013 at 13:07
Sarcasm level, 9000+ 😉
Sageville
July 25, 2013 at 13:09
I’ve seen better…
That Super Twit
July 25, 2013 at 14:19
Shut up and take my up vote.
Melasco
July 25, 2013 at 13:10
Show me Crysis 3 or BF3 running on it at the same or higher quality than my PS3 and I’ll believe it. I do hope it’s true, make no mistake, but unless the memory etc also perform at those levels, having a super fast chip does not mean everything…. Tech demo’s always looks nice.
The other issue is that mobile games are built to work on older devices… And, we see new chipsets every year… Try build a quality game on an ever changing platform…. If I’m wrong within the next 6-8 years I’ll admit it, but for now I dont think consoles will go anywhere…. Watch the nextgen sales over the next year…
Koko
July 25, 2013 at 13:54
If only they could increase the battery life to last looooonger. No use having awesome graphics, but I can only play 30 minutes before it needs to recharge.
Mabenito
July 25, 2013 at 14:02
Here’s something that might come handy.
Mabenito
July 25, 2013 at 13:58
Shooting at 3 Ton mass missile with a 9mm pistol. Great power, short distance. Battery-life still fucking all of us.
CypherGate
July 26, 2013 at 10:15
When will they bring out new battery technology hey? So little progress in that department!
CrasH
July 25, 2013 at 14:23
Nvidia fanboy myself and have bough only Nvidia since my 1st Nvidia card… Asus Riva TNT2 32MB edition, Gforce 2, Gforce 4TI (i loved this card and althought i was upgrading was very sad to sell it), 6600GT,7600GT, 8800 Ultra, 9800GX2 (ran for a long time) and now have the 560ti SOC.
Jafricaman
July 26, 2013 at 08:46
Oh Nvidia how i love you!
SomeGuy
September 27, 2013 at 16:27
I hope the compatition is stiff and we the consumers benefit