All is confirmed the Nintendo Switch is powered by stock Nvidia Tegra X1, same chipset used in Shield TV. The most surprising is the retention of 4 Cortex A53 processor cores, which have no use in the Nintendo switch as they can't be operated at the same time when Cortex A57 cores are running due to the ARM big.little configuration setup.

After subsequent processing of the GPU from the Nintendo Switch, we have determined that the processor is the Nvidia Tegra T210. The T210 CPU features 4 Cortex A57 and 4 Cortex A53 processor cores and the GPU is a GM20B Maxell core.

http://techinsights.com/about-techinsights/overview/blog/nintendo-switch-teardown/

Nvidia Tegra X1 features

• 8 core CPU (4 x Cortex A57 and 4 x Cortex A53)
• GPU is a GM20B Maxell core

A comparison to Shield TV. Switch specs on the left, and Shield TV on the right. The clock speeds are reported from Eurogamer, which are very much true.

• RAM: 4GB vs 3GB
• CPU: 1Ghz vs. 2Ghz
• GPU: 3 modes:307.2Mhz/384Mhz/768Mhz vs 1Ghz

Shield TV is clocked higher initially in both CPU and GPU, but don't forget Shield TV can't keep these clock speeds up for long, it throttles down to the exact switch's dock clockspeeds. Which further supports a stock X1.

 

[Kioku]

It is a hardware discussion,I am just saying that this community is very intolerant of opposing views.Ive been browsing here for years,you can't deny that politically GBAtemp leans liberal. It is perfectly okay to make fun of Donald Trump and conservatives,but if you say anything bad about liberals you are getting banned. I mean is a nintendo forum really the right place to be talking about your political views? It seems like if you dont have the same opinion as everyone else,you get absolutely destroyed on here.

That's just life. Anywhere you go, there will be some odd bias. Also, I've never seen anyone banned for their political views. lmfao

I've seen people banned for just being outright assholes with nothing to contribute to any discussion.

 

[Mr. Wizard]

There are no games out for it. Only BoTW which I already beat on the Wii U.I am sure there will be some great games on the switch,but that doesn't mean that it is objectively a good console. At that point they are just using the first party games to justify buying the console. I will probably pick it up once more first party titles come out. I also dont understand why there are no stores show casing the switch(atleast I havent seen it anywhere) .I am a nintendo fan,but not a "fanboy". I already said I was going to pick up the switch regardless so I will be supporting nintendo just not right this second.

So the only reason you haven't bought one is because there are no games? You seem to be backtracking on your original bashing of the console which you don't even own.

I am just one of those people that wishes they could have kept making normal consoles and go back to the good ol days. N64 was amazing at the time,great graphics,great games,it was just a dream come true.

Zelda botw is a good game, you obviously enjoyed it since you finished it. The switch does have great graphics, it's capable of 1080p@60. What more do you want? 4k? Nothing except a PC does native 4k right now so your argument is illogical.

And the Switch is portable, just what I've been wanting to replace my aging N3DSXL.

I think Nintendo killed 2 birds with one stone on this one.

 

[Benja81]

How do you explain the NES classic edition shortages? Lots of people wanted to get their hands on them but they intentionally stopped producing them. Now they are going for 150-200$ on ebay. Same thing with the amiibo's that all the scalpers pick up. Why does nintendo do these things? It just doesn't seem very consumer friendly. Also 90$ for a switch dock? That's not right.

Limited edition items actually lean more towards the benefit of hardcore fans than casual fans.

 

[Deleted-401606]

So the only reason you haven't bought one is because there are no games? You seem to be backtracking on your original bashing of the console which you don't even own.



Zelda botw is a good game, you obviously enjoyed it since you finished it. The switch does have great graphics, it's capable of 1080p@60. What more do you want? 4k? Nothing except a PC does native 4k right now so your argument is illogical.

And the Switch is portable, just what I've been wanting to replace my aging N3DSXL.

I think Nintendo killed 2 birds with one stone on this one.

People are saying BOTW lags on the switch and most certainly does not run at 1080p. It runs at 900p at around 23-25fps. That is simply unacceptable. I dont need to try drinking toilet water to decide that drinking toilet water isn't going to taste very well.

 

[Kioku]

People are saying BOTW lags on the switch and most certainly does not run at 1080p. It runs at 900p at around 23-25fps. That is simply unacceptable. I dont need to try drinking toilet water to decide that drinking toilet water isn't going to taste very well.

This is what happens when you port halfway through development. Wish they wouldn't have done so.. but oh well.

 

[linuxares]

People are saying BOTW lags on the switch and most certainly does not run at 1080p. It runs at 900p at around 23-25fps. That is simply unacceptable. I dont need to try drinking toilet water to decide that drinking toilet water isn't going to taste very well.

Then set it up for 720p?
I seriously don't have that of a major problem docked. Sure I see some slowness here and there. But it's nothing major that impacts the game as hard as people scream it makes. It's for me a steady 30fps most of the times. When I actually see lag it's when it need to load in models and textures quick in the RAM with the draw distance.

 

[Mr. Wizard]

People are saying BOTW lags on the switch and most certainly does not run at 1080p. It runs at 900p at around 23-25fps. That is simply unacceptable. I dont need to try drinking toilet water to decide that drinking toilet water isn't going to taste very well.

Again your argument is illogical. Zelda botw is a Wii U port. The switch is quite capable of 1080p@60, I believe Fast RMX takes advantage of this.

Tons of xbox1 and ps4 games are 900p@30. Even their 1080p games are only 30fps.

Please if you are going to argue with me at least know what you are talking about.

http://ca.ign.com/wikis/xbox-one/PS4_vs._Xbox_One_Native_Resolutions_and_Framerates

 

[linuxares]

Again your argument is illogical. Zelda botw is a Wii U port. The switch is quite capable of 1080p@60, I believe Fast RMX takes advantage of this.

Tons of xbox1 and ps4 games are 900p@30. Even their 1080p games are only 30fps.

Please if you are going to argue with me at least know what you are talking about.

http://ca.ign.com/wikis/xbox-one/PS4_vs._Xbox_One_Native_Resolutions_and_Framerates

This is why the release Pro and Scorpio... *laughs*

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Oh, I've read what you've said. I've read what he said. More than I should have, honestly. If you get so offended by nothing, the report button is right there.

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Oh, I agree. Actually had some potential, then they put it on the back burner and forgot.

I'm just talking about people saying that the Switch is overpriced for what you get. Then refuse to post any source or information backing up their claim. Am I saying they're wrong? No. I don't even know. Trying to find some insight. I think the Switch is pretty damn powerful for what it is. At a fair price, as well.

Imo considering the NVIDIA shield tv uses the same chip at $200, and you factor in a good screen and controller, and the ability to play Nintendo AAA and good indie games, I would say it's well worth the price when compared to the shield tv

 

[Mr. Wizard]

This is why the release Pro and Scorpio... *laughs*

Sorry to burst your bubble, the PS4 Pro only upscales to 4k. And although they have said Scorpio will run some games at native 4k I will not believe it until I actually see it. Oh wait, it's not even out yet...

Edit: I misunderstood.

 

[Kioku]

Imo considering the NVIDIA shield tv uses the same chip at $200, and you factor in a good screen and controller, and the ability to play Nintendo AAA and good indie games, I would say it's well worth the price when compared to the shield tv

That's what I was thinking. I'm still curious for the actual numbers, though.

 

[linuxares]

Sorry to burst your bubble, the PS4 Pro only upscales to 4k. And although they have said Scorpio will run some games at native 4k I will not believe it until I actually see it. Oh wait, it's not even out yet...

I never said anything about 4K. To even be able to run some games in proper 1080p (some still at 30fps even with Pro patch).
If you want real 4K, get a PC.

 

[Kioku]

I never said anything about 4K. To even be able to run some games in proper 1080p (some still at 30fps even with Pro patch).
If you want real 4K, get a PC.

If you want proper performance, get a PC.. This isn't the thread.

 

[Mr. Wizard]

I never said anything about 4K. To even be able to run some games in proper 1080p (some still at 30fps even with Pro patch).
If you want real 4K, get a PC.

Oh ok sorry I misunderstood you then. I thought you were referring to 4k.

 

[linuxares]

What I'm more curious on this whole X1 debacle. What exactly did Nvidia and Nintendo do? I would guess really good API development. Since the Chip is really capable to deliver. Still not an i5 with a 980 but for a portable, it's still a good chip.

 

[Mr. Wizard]

If you want proper performance, get a PC.. This isn't the thread.

Check and check! I love gaming at 4k on my rig, only bought the Switch for the portable factor and I'm loving every minute of it!

 

[Deleted-401606]

Imo considering the NVIDIA shield tv uses the same chip at $200, and you factor in a good screen and controller, and the ability to play Nintendo AAA and good indie games, I would say it's well worth the price when compared to the shield tv

Does the Shield tablet have comparable stats to the shield TV?

 

[Mr. Wizard]

Does the Shield tablet have comparable stats to the shield TV?

No.

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What I'm more curious on this whole X1 debacle. What exactly did Nvidia and Nintendo do? I would guess really good API development. Since the Chip is really capable to deliver. Still not an i5 with a 980 but for a portable, it's still a good chip.

Nvidia wizardry...

 

[Benja81]

What I'm more curious on this whole X1 debacle. What exactly did Nvidia and Nintendo do? I would guess really good API development. Since the Chip is really capable to deliver. Still not an i5 with a 980 but for a portable, it's still a good chip.

Brand new API: https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/03/16/nvidia-corporations-mysterious-nintendo-switch-chi.aspx

 

[linuxares]

Brand new API: https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/03/16/nvidia-corporations-mysterious-nintendo-switch-chi.aspx

Intresting. I wonder if they have something extra under the hood or not that the Xrays can't pick up.