NVIDIA News Roundup: LLM Speed Boosts, Broadcast Updates & DGX Spark Enhancements
Here’s a summary of the key announcements from NVIDIA:
1.Faster Local LLMs with Llama.cpp & Ollama:
* Meaningful performance improvements for running Large Language Models (LLMs) locally.
* Llama.cpp saw a 35% speed increase.
* Ollama experienced a 30% speed increase.
* Thes updates are available now.
* LM Studio will incorporate these speedups in its next update.
* MSI AI Robot app (and other agentic apps) will also benefit, leveraging Llama.cpp optimizations. The MSI app will receive an update soon.
* Llama.cpp also has faster LLM loading times.
2. NVIDIA Broadcast 2.1 – Virtual Key Light Improvements:
* The Virtual Key Light affect in NVIDIA Broadcast has been updated.
* Improved performance: Now available on RTX 3060 desktop GPUs and higher.
* Enhanced features: Better handling of lighting conditions, broader colour temperature control, and an updated HDRi base map for a professional two-key-light look.
* Download: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/broadcasting/broadcast-app/
3. DGX Spark – AI Power for Home Studios:
* DGX spark is a compact AI supercomputer designed to work alongside a regular PC.
* Ideal for LLM testing, prototyping AI workflows, and parallel asset generation for artists.
* Performance Boost: NVIDIA is announcing major AI performance updates to Spark at CES, delivering up to 2.6x faster performance as launch.
