WOLF-3696 Blackwell XMC GPU module with NVIDIA RTX 500

Blackwell XMC GPU Module for Embedded Graphics, Video & AI

Model: NVIDIA RTX 500 Blackwell | XMC-BW500E-VO | WOLF-3696

The WOLF-3696 is a Blackwell XMC GPU module for compact embedded AI, graphics, video processing and multi-display systems. It combines 6 GB GDDR7 memory, PCIe Gen4 x8 connectivity and up to three simultaneous display outputs in a configurable 30–60 W power envelope.

Categories: Video & Graphics Boards, WOLF, XMC Products

Blackwell GPU acceleration for compact embedded systems

This Blackwell XMC GPU module brings current-generation NVIDIA Blackwell graphics and compute capability into an XMC mezzanine for systems that cannot accommodate a full-size GPU card. It is designed for embedded visualisation, hardware video processing and AI-inference workloads where space, power and cooling are constrained by the host platform.

The RTX 500 Blackwell embedded GPU includes CUDA, Tensor and RT cores together with 6 GB of GDDR7 memory. Performance depends on the selected power setting, cooling method and wider host architecture.

Typical application requirements for the Wolf 3696 Blackwell XMC GPU Module

The module is well suited to systems that need:

Blackwell-generation GPU acceleration in an XMC form factor.
Embedded graphics and operator visualisation.
Hardware-assisted video encode/decode.
AI-inference capability supported by the NVIDIA software stack.
Multi-display output from a single embedded GPU module.
A configurable 30–60 W power envelope to suit the platform thermal budget.

Need help confirming the right Blackwell XMC configuration?

Talk to Metromatics about the WOLF-3696, including your XMC carrier, display requirements, cooling arrangement, power budget and software environment.

Up to three simultaneous display outputs

The WOLF-3696 supports up to three simultaneous display outputs. DisplayPort++ 2.1b is the standard interface, with HDMI and DVI available as configuration-dependent options.

This should be treated as an integration decision rather than a minor connector choice. Confirm the required display standard, resolution, number of outputs and carrier routing before the ordered hardware configuration is locked.

Key display capabilities include:

• Up to three simultaneous video outputs.
• DisplayPort++ 2.1b with support up to HBR3.
• Support for 4K at 120 Hz with 12-bit colour depth.
• HDMI and DVI options, depending on configuration.

Host connectivity and software

Host connectivity is provided through PCIe Gen4 x8, which WOLF describes as Gen5 capable. WOLF also lists NVIDIA GPUDirect RDMA support and Linux and Windows driver availability.

Before ordering, confirm the host CPU, PCIe support and software baseline required for the intended system.

Air-cooled and conduction-cooled options

WOLF offers both air-cooled and conduction-cooled WOLF-3696 builds. These versions have different operating limits, physical dimensions and shock specifications, so the cooling choice should be made together with the carrier and chassis design.

WOLF lists a conduction-cooled operating range of −40°C to +85°C and an air-cooled range of −40°C to +71°C. It also lists 10G peak sine vibration, with 40G peak shock for the conduction-cooled build and 30G peak shock for the air-cooled build.

What to confirm before ordering

Confirm the following against the intended host platform:

• Air-cooled or conduction-cooled build.
• XMC carrier compatibility and VITA 46.9 signal mapping.
• DisplayPort++, HDMI or DVI requirement.
• Number and resolution of simultaneous outputs.
• Required power setting within the 30–60 W range.
• Available sustained thermal capacity.
• PCIe host compatibility.
• Linux or Windows driver baseline.
• Conformal coating and configuration-locking requirements.

Metromatics can help confirm the appropriate configuration before ordering.

Specification	Value
GPU	NVIDIA RTX 500 Blackwell (GB203)
CUDA / Tensor / RT cores	1,792 CUDA / 56 Tensor / 14 RT
Memory	6 GB GDDR7, 96-bit; up to 288 GB/s bandwidth
Host interface	PCIe Gen4 x8, Gen5 capable
Video outputs	Up to 3 simultaneous outputs; DP++ 2.1b standard; HDMI/DVI configuration dependent
Power	Configurable 30–60 W
Cooling	Air-cooled or conduction-cooled builds
Operating temperature	Conduction cooled: −40°C to +85°C; air cooled: −40°C to +71°C
Vibration	10G peak sine vibration, 5–2,000 Hz
Shock	40G peak conduction cooled; 30G peak air cooled
Dimensions	CC: 143.75 × 74 mm; AC: 149 × 74 mm
VPX I/O mapping	VITA 46.9 patterns X12d, X8d and X16s

Question	Answer
When is the WOLF-3696 a suitable choice?	Choose it when the system needs Blackwell-generation embedded graphics or AI capability in an XMC module with a configurable 30–60 W power range and up to three display outputs.
Are HDMI and DVI available on every WOLF-3696?	No. WOLF lists DisplayPort++ as the standard output, with HDMI and DVI depending on the ordered configuration.
Can the WOLF-3696 be air cooled?	Yes. WOLF lists both air-cooled and conduction-cooled builds. The environmental limits and dimensions differ between them, so the cooling option should be selected with the host platform.
Does the module support GPUDirect RDMA?	Yes. WOLF lists NVIDIA GPUDirect RDMA support. The wider system architecture must also support the intended data path.

wolf-3696 spec sheet