According to Kopite7kimi, the chipset lineup for Blackwell GPUs is expected to comprise GB202, GB203, GB205, GB206, and GB207. This lineup closely mirrors the structure of previous generations like Lovelace and Ampere, save for the alteration of the x04 model designation to x05 and the change to 2xx for chipset identifiers.
The absence of an x04 model with Blackwell begs the question: what implications might this hold for Nvidia’s product strategy? While these rumors are still speculative, they could signal a shift in Nvidia’s approach to market segmentation and performance tiers. The decision to introduce an x05 model suggests that Nvidia might be altering its product positioning, potentially offering a different performance spectrum than what consumers have grown accustomed to.
