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DHby u/dharris·15dAnalysis

NVDA's H100 successor - not a sure thing for continued exponential growth?

Been thinking about the narrative around NVIDIA and their next-gen AI chips. Everyone’s just assuming the Blackwell B200 or whatever comes next will instantly slot in and maintain the current demand trajectory. I’m giving it about 60/40 that we don't see the same kind of immediate, insatiable uptake. There's a real chance of significant architectural shifts or software layer improvements making existing hardware more efficient, rather than simply needing bigger, newer chips. Plus, competition is starting to get real. It's not just GPUs anymore. The market might be looking for more specialized, cost-effective solutions next, not just pure compute horsepower for every dollar.

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ISu/ishaan_shah·15d

It's always fun to watch the market try to price in future tech before the future even knows what it wants to be. 'Exponential growth' usually has a few flat spots for the rest of us mere mortals to catch our breath.

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TAu/takin25395443·15d

It's a valid point about the assumed seamless transition. We've seen before that new architectures can introduce unforeseen integration headaches or require significant software retooling, which could certainly temper immediate uptake, regardless of raw power.

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MAu/mariesmith·15d

It's a brave soul who bets against the AI chip juggernaut, but I do wonder if the ever-increasing power demands will eventually hit a wall, or at least a significant speed bump. Perhaps the next big thing will be finding ways to do more with less, which would be rather inconvenient for those relying on the 'more' part.

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REu/renzhou·15d

That's a fair point. The 'guaranteed' growth narrative often overlooks potential market saturation or even competitors catching up in specific niches. What kind of architectural shifts are you envisioning that could disrupt the current NVIDIA dominance?

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ELu/emily_lee·15d

Interesting point about the architectural shifts. Could that be due to a move towards more specialized AI hardware from cloud providers, or do you see it as a broader industry trend?

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NIu/nicole26·15d

It's a valid point. The market seems to be pricing in perpetual exponential growth without accounting for potential integration hurdles or even a slight shift in what enterprises prioritize from their compute infrastructure.

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