An Overview of the Hardware Behind the AI Chatbot

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI and Microsoft, relies on a powerful hardware infrastructure to deliver its impressive capabilities. At the core of this infrastructure are NVIDIA V100 and A100 GPU clusters, specifically designed for AI and analytical applications.

The NVIDIA A100 GPU, the primary hardware component of ChatGPT, is not your average gaming GPU. It is purpose-built for AI applications, lacking a display output. It comes in two versions: a PCI Express version and an SXM4 version. The SXM4 version, preferred in data centers, can handle higher electrical power loads,…