"Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Nvidia Corp.'s nearest rival in AI processors, said Oracle Corp. will deploy a large batch of its forthcoming MI450 chips next year. Oracle will put 50,000 of the semiconductors in data center computers starting in the third quarter of 2026, according to a statement Tuesday. The systems will contain AMD processors and networking components. The announcement is the latest in a frenzy of commitments by big tech and AI companies to build more computing infrastructure."
"The Santa Clara, California-based company is working to become a credible alternative to Nvidia, the dominant provider of AI processors. Like its much larger rival, AMD offers so-called AI accelerators based on graphics processing units as well as general-purpose processors and some networking chips. It's now trying to up its game further and match Nvidia's ability to provide data center owners with complete computers."
"In the second quarter, AMD shipped about 100,000 AI processors, according to research firm IDC. Nvidia delivered 1.5 million in the same period. Oracle and AMD didn't specify when they expect to complete the installation, but they see it expanding in 2027 and beyond. The companies also didn't say how much of AMD's total supply would be claimed by Oracle. The Oracle announcement follows an AMD deal with OpenAI, the AI startup that has clinched computing agreements with a number of chipmakers."
Oracle will deploy 50,000 MI450 AI chips in data center computers starting in the third quarter of 2026, and installations are expected to expand in 2027 and beyond. The systems will include AMD processors and networking components. AMD is positioning itself as an alternative to Nvidia by offering AI accelerators based on GPUs, general-purpose processors, and networking chips while assembling complete data-center systems. IDC reported AMD shipped about 100,000 AI processors in Q2 versus Nvidia's 1.5 million. AMD has a multi-year OpenAI agreement for 6 gigawatts of computers, and OpenAI also secured 10 gigawatts from Broadcom.
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