Nvidia vs AMD: Cryptocurrency Combatants

Tim King-KehlFollow

Advisor Information

Jeff Blackmore

Location

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Presentation Type

Poster

Start Date

2-3-2018 12:30 PM

End Date

2-3-2018 1:45 PM

Abstract

Despite the cryptocurrency bubble bursting in 2018, there is no reason to believe that it is going away anytime soon. New currencies are being created an mined at a rate that most cannot even keep up with. But who's the real winners in this field? The miners? Not quite, although they do walk away with a pretty penny if they navigate the markets correctly. The real winner is the GPU producers, Nvidia and AMD. While they are 2 similar companies, the devices they produce are all separate entities that must be evaluated if you want the most bang for your.... bitcoin?

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Mar 2nd, 12:30 PM Mar 2nd, 1:45 PM

Nvidia vs AMD: Cryptocurrency Combatants

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Despite the cryptocurrency bubble bursting in 2018, there is no reason to believe that it is going away anytime soon. New currencies are being created an mined at a rate that most cannot even keep up with. But who's the real winners in this field? The miners? Not quite, although they do walk away with a pretty penny if they navigate the markets correctly. The real winner is the GPU producers, Nvidia and AMD. While they are 2 similar companies, the devices they produce are all separate entities that must be evaluated if you want the most bang for your.... bitcoin?