CryptoComLearn has revealed that Nvidia is accelerating the launch of its dedicated cryptocurrency mining graphics card, the Inno3D P102-100. Earlier speculations suggested Nvidia might postpone the Turing series based on Volta architecture, but leaked specifications now show the new card is arriving ahead of schedule. The Inno3D model is a cut-down version of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, built on the Pascal architecture, and tailored specifically for mining operations—featuring no video output and a dual-fan, five-heat-pipe Twin X2 cooler.
Specifications and Hashrate Performance
The P102-100 GPU packs 3,200 CUDA cores with a base clock of 1,582 MHz, paired with 5 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 320-bit interface running at 11 Gbps, yielding a bandwidth of 400 GB/s. Thermal design power is set at 250W, requiring two 8-pin PCI-E power connectors and supporting PCIe Gen1 x4 bus. According to Inno3D's reference data, the card achieves approximately 47 MH/s for ETH (Ethash), 660 Sol/s for ZEC, and 879 hs for XMR. Notably, the card lacks any display output, making it a pure mining tool.
Market Context and Competitive Landscape
The cryptocurrency mining boom in 2017 drove over 3 million graphics cards, generating $776 million in sales for GPU manufacturers. AMD had announced production increases, while Nvidia was rumored to be developing mining-specific cards. However, market volatility and regulatory uncertainties later caused both companies to express caution about 2018 demand. Despite this, new players like Asrock are entering the mining GPU market with AMD-based offerings expected in April. Inno3D's early launch of the P102-100 suggests that demand for specialized mining hardware remains strong. Nvidia had previously released the P106-100 and P104-100 mining cards through partners, and the P102-100 offers a more affordable alternative to the upcoming Turing series, helping miners optimize their rigs.