The GB10 series, particularly in the context of power supplies like the SL Power GB10 series, includes several power-saving features:
1. Low No-Load Input Power: The GB10 series power supplies have a no-load input power of less than 0.1 watts. This means that when the power supply is not actively providing power to a load, it consumes very little energy, which is beneficial for reducing standby power consumption and meeting energy efficiency standards[1][2].
2. Efficiency: The GB10 series power supplies have a typical efficiency of 88%. High efficiency means that more of the input power is converted into useful output power, reducing the amount of energy lost as heat. This not only saves energy but also reduces the cooling requirements for the system[2].
3. Free Air Convection Cooling: These power supplies use free air convection cooling, which eliminates the need for fans. Fanless designs reduce noise and energy consumption associated with cooling, contributing to overall power savings[1][2].
In contrast, the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, used in AI applications, does not specifically focus on traditional power-saving features like low no-load power or fanless cooling. Instead, it is optimized for high-performance AI processing with features like the NVIDIA NVLink-C2C interconnect, which enhances data transfer efficiency between the CPU and GPU, potentially reducing power consumption by minimizing data transfer overhead[4][7]. However, specific power-saving features for this chip are not detailed in the same manner as those for power supplies.
Citations:
[1] https://www.advancedenergy.com/en-us/products/ac-dc-power-supply-units/open-frame-low-power-psus/0-50-watt-range/gb10-series/
[2] https://www.advancedenergy.com/getmedia/a384994d-aee9-4397-b849-93227a2e0b48/ENG-GB10-08-02-24.pdf
[3] https://www.avc-group.com/assets/products/Tascam/pdfs/tascam-um-gb10.pdf
[4] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-introduces-ascent-gx10-ai-supercomputer-powered-by-nvidia-gb10-grace-blackwell-superchip-302404922.html
[5] https://meta-quantum.today/?p=3460
[6] https://download.lenovo.com/servers/mig/systems/support/system_x_pdf/00ad120.pdf
[7] https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-announces-dgx-spark-and-dgx-station-personal-ai-computers
[8] https://product.tdk.com/en/search/power/switching-power/prg-power/info?part_no=GB10-170
[9] https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-puts-grace-blackwell-on-every-desk-and-at-every-ai-developers-fingertips