Startup Bolt Graphics Introduces Zeus GPU, Claiming Unprecedented Performance Gains

The Zeus GPU is designed for high-performance tasks like rendering, AI, and gaming, with claims of up to 10x faster performance than Nvidia's RTX 5090 in key workloads.

Bolt Graphics, a California-based startup, has announced the Zeus GPU, which it claims outperforms Nvidia's RTX 5090 by significant margins in specific workloads such as path tracing and FP64 compute tasks.
Zeus introduces expandable memory capabilities, supporting up to 384GB of VRAM per PCIe slot and up to 2.25TB per card in a 2U server, with a full rack offering up to 180TB of memory.
The GPU features native integration of high-speed 400GbE and 800GbE Ethernet interfaces, enabling large-scale, low-latency GPU interconnectivity without additional network interface cards.
Bolt has also unveiled 'Glowstick,' a real-time path tracing engine capable of 4K rendering at 120FPS, aimed at gaming, architecture, and film industries, included with Zeus GPUs at no additional cost.
Developer kits are expected to be available in late 2025, with mass production planned for late 2026, though Zeus's success will depend on software ecosystem support and adoption.