Size of Graphics Cards

[G33K888]

In the past few years graphics cards are growing larger and faster, but my main point here is size. Currently the graphics processing units are 40 nm with a die size of 340mm squared (AMD HD 6970) and the next generation cards will most likely have 32 nm units. In the future, are graphics cards going get smaller or continue to grow in size.

Thanks

 

[rolli59]

With size reduction on the die they can cram more and more features in which requires more of the PCB to support all these features. I believe the cards themselves have reached their max physical size (apart from coolers).

 

[nforce4max]

There will always be different sizes not just one. I got a few vintage cards that will fit in the palm of one hand while I got two cards that are as long as the 5970. I could if I had the cash buy a few cards that are even larger than the 6990 length wise. The Quantum 3D Mercury aka the brick had four pcbs with a fifth to bridge all four planes.

 

[4745454b]

Ok, I've got to ask Nforce, can it play Cry.... NM.

Highest end chips will probably always get bigger. You might get an odd chip every now and then, but as we get room we will continue to find ways of filling it.