Nvidia G80 tape-out

G80 was supposed to be launched in due time before ATI launched its equivalent, R600, but now we've received information that states that NVIDIA has missed the planned tape-out for G80, which could mean that both ATI and NVIDIA will launch their next generation graphics circuits at the same time.

(Tape-out is a term used for the last part of the circuit design before it is sent out to be produced. That the circuit has reached tape-out status does not necessarily mean that its ready for mass production though).

But the fact that G80 is not sticking to its schedule might indicate that NVIDIA is having some problems.

Kilde: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30624