Technologies

– NVIDIA Technologies
– Industry Technologies

CUDA Architecture
NVIDIA CUDA™ is a revolutionary parallel computing architecture. As an enabling hardware and software technology, CUDA makes it possible to use the many computing cores in a graphics processor to perform general-purpose mathematical calculations, achieving dramatic speedups in computing performance.

ESA
The Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is the industry’s first open-standard PC monitoring and control protocol for real-time communication and control of system thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics.

Hybrid SLI
Hybrid SLI technology, based on NVIDIA's industry-leading SLI technology, delivers multi-GPU benefits when an NVIDIA motherboard GPU is combined with an NVIDIA discrete GPU.

Optimus
NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology intelligently optimizes your notebook PC, providing the outstanding graphics performance you need, when you need it, all the while extending battery life for longer enjoyment.

PhysX
NVIDIA® PhysX™ is a powerful physics engine enabling real-time physics in leading edge PC and console games. PhysX software is widely adopted by over 150 games, is used by more than 10,000 developers of all types and is supported on Sony Playstation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and PC.

PowerMizer
An advanced hardware and software technology specifically designed to extend the battery life of notebook PCs. PowerMizer allows users to adjust their system performance and battery consumption to their specific needs with easy-to-use power management tools.

PureVideo
NVIDIA PureVideo™ technology is a combination of the GeForce 6, 7 and 8 Series GPUs’ high-definition video processor and NVIDIA video decode software that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content on any display.

SLI
A revolutionary approach to scalability—combining multiple graphics cards in a PC to scale performance—NVIDIA® SLI™ technology takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express™ bus architecture, and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allow multiple NVIDIA GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering performance.

Microsoft DirectCompute
Microsoft DirectCompute is a new GPU Computing API that runs on the CUDA architecture under both Windows Vista and Windows 7.

MXM
MXM (Mobile PCI Express Module), the result of a joint design effort between NVIDIA and the industry’s leading notebook manufacturers, provides a consistent interface for mobile PCI Express graphics.

OpenCL
OpenCL™ (Open Computing Language) is a new heterogeneous computing environment that runs on the CUDA architecture. It will allow developers to harness the massive parallel computing power of NVIDIA GPUs to create compelling computing applications.

Windows 7
Designed to take advantage of all the new and compelling features included with Microsoft’s upcoming operating system, Windows 7® , NVIDIA GPUs will drive a visually stunning, premium experience on desktop and notebook systems.

Windows Vista
Continuing its commitment to develop innovative products that enhance the end-user experience, NVIDIA has been working with Microsoft in preparation for the highly anticipated, next-generation Windows® operating system (OS)-Windows Vista.

Adobe Flash 10.1
Experience crystal-clear online video in full-screen SD and HD with the GPU-accelerated Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta.