Cloud gamers compete on almost any internet-connected device via a subscription service. With monthly subscription rates as low as $4.99, margins are razor-thin, and profitability requires the lowest possible capital and operating costs.
In cloud gaming, the cost per concurrent user (CCU) is the key metric, and ASICs enable the lowest possible CCU.
Choosing the right combination of hardware for graphics rendering and video encoding is essential. With an ASIC-based encoder like the Quadra T2 VPU coupled with a third-party GPU, a single server can deliver up to 200 simultaneous 720p60 gameplay sessions.
* SOURCE: The Components That Make Cloud Gaming Production Affordable (or Not)
Market Growth Factors:
5G technology’s low-latency capability will drive global cloud gaming growth.
Market Restraining Factors:
Latency and responsiveness issues will hinder market potential.
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Finally, cloud gaming experiences are economically feasible. By combining an ASIC VPU encoder with GPU-based rendering, power costs go down and number of users go up.
Data based on 720p output with maximum power consumption.
Peer-to-peer DMA relieves the CPU of the burden of managing inter-device data transfers, which reduces latency. Additionally, strategically placed edge servers contribute to a faster delivery because cloud gaming can be deployed on top of it.
1RU server with 10 VPUs is the functional equivalent of 10-20 high-end, CPU software-based encoding servers*
Quadra T2 VPU consumes 10-20X less energy at only 40 watts per hour delivering the same throughput.
* Depending on the host server configuration
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Encode up to 4Kp60.
On-board AI rendering supports advanced gaming features.
This Supermicro 2RU chassis is loaded with Quadra T2A Smart VPUs. Together this combination delivers the highest game density of 400 users per session.
