Definition
The marginal cost of computing refers to the additional cost incurred to produce one more unit of computational output or to perform one more computation. Nvidia’s claim is that they have made this cost astonishingly low.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
The drastic reduction in the marginal cost of computing by Nvidia is presented as the key enabler for the widespread adoption and advancement of machine learning.
Key properties or components
- Cost reduction
- Computational output
- Efficiency
Contradictions or debates
None.