What is a hash rate GPU?

A "hash" is a fixed-length alphanumeric code that represents words, messages or data. Simply put, hash rate is a measure of the processing power and speed at which a cryptocurrency mining device operates. NVIDIA's new Lite Hash Rate GPUs simply contain a reduced hash rate, making them harder to use for mining but perfect for gaming.

What is a Lite hash rate (LHR) RTX GPU?

Hoping to make it easier and cheaper for gamers to upgrade their rigs for the latest AAA titles, NVIDIA announced new “lite hash rate” (LHR) versions of existing RTX GPUs. These cards are designed to make it harder to mine for cryptocurrency without reducing gaming performance. This is already the second time in 2021 that NVIDIA has tried this.

Why do RTX cards have a lower hash rate?

When that happens, the cards deliberately reduce their speed (hash rate) for solving Ethereum-related math problems by about 50%. Since these RTX cards originally launched without a reduced hash rate, the newer LHR models will be labeled as such on the box and in product listings.

Does Nvidia Lite hash rate affect gaming performance?

If you’re a gamer, don’t worry about Nvidia’s Lite Hash Rate technology. It does not affect gaming performance whatsoever as far as we know. This is strictly a hash rate limiter. What does LHR mean for resale value? Resale value on LHR graphics cards may go either way.