Re:The art of high performance computing
by lhoff on Sunday December 31, 2023 @07:36AM
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The difference is GPUs. A normal dual socket system serving a database or webserver use under medium load around 200-300W,
One of these [1] equipped with 10xA100 can easily use in the ballpark of 3kW under load. So we are talking 10x the power usage.
[1]https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/gpu/5u/sys-521...