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Nvidia's memory costs soar 485%, latest AI systems now cost $7.8 million to build — memory now comprises 25% of the total cost, Rubin GPUs a mere $50,000 apiece

According to a Tom's Hardware report, the cost of memory for Nvidia's latest AI systems has surged by 485%, driving the total price of building a new system to $7.8 million. Memory now accounts for 25% of the total cost, while individual Rubin GPUs are priced at $50,000 each.

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Nvidia's memory costs soar 485%, latest AI systems now cost $7.8 million to build — memory now comprises 25% of the total cost, Rubin GPUs a mere $50,000 apiece | Tom's Hardware

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