Qualcomm has announced its plans to develop custom data center CPUs that will integrate Nvidia technology to optimize performance with Nvidia's AI chips. After scaling back its data center CPU operations in the 2010s due to legal and cost challenges, Qualcomm is revitalizing its presence in this sector following a team acquisition from Apple in 2021. The new processors are designed to facilitate rapid communication with Nvidia GPUs, essential for AI applications. CEO Cristiano Amon highlighted the collaboration with Nvidia as a move towards energy-efficient computing, reinforcing Qualcomm's strategic pivot towards a growing market.
With the ability to connect our custom processors to Nvidia's rack-scale architecture, we are advancing a shared vision of high-performance, energy-efficient computing for the data center.
The rise of AI workloads is creating new opportunities for other players; Qualcomm's renewed focus on data centers signifies a strategic shift post-legal challenges and cost constraints.
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