Nvidia and Intel : A promising collaboration for the future of hardware

A cooperation that is taking shape

Last week, an announcement caught the attention of the hardware industry: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that the results of tests for Intel’s next-generation process were promising. This statement could well be the prelude to a collaboration between Nvidia and Intel for the manufacturing of future GPUs​.

Intel’s IDM 2.0 model, which allows it to produce chips for other companies, paved the way for this potential collaboration. Discussions between Nvidia and Intel began nearly a year ago, and it seems that the two industry giants are now closer than ever to sealing a deal​​.

Details still unclear

The specifics of this potential collaboration, however, remain uncertain. Huang did not specify whether the chip test was based on a Nvidia architectural design or which process node the test was carried out on​​.

However, it’s possible that the chip is based on a Nvidia design. In January, Intel announced that it had placed an order for chips based on its Intel 3 node, which could indicate that Nvidia is Intel’s new undisclosed customer​.

The implications of this collaboration

The potential collaboration between Nvidia and Intel could have major implications for the hardware industry. First, it would enable Nvidia to diversify its supply chain for chips, which is particularly relevant given current tensions between the United States and China, as well as between China and Taiwan. Indeed, all of Nvidia’s leading-edge GPUs are currently produced in Taiwan​.

What’s more, this diversification of the supply chain is not limited to GPUs. A single Nvidia DGX system, which is a server with eight GPUs, contains more than 35,000 components from a wide range of suppliers. Nvidia is therefore also strengthening the supply of all those components, while preparing for a potential collaboration with Intel​.

The future of Nvidia

Despite this potential diversification of the supply chain, Nvidia continues to increase its orders with TSMC for its A100 and H100 GPUs in order to meet strong demand for these GPUs​.

So, although the collaboration between Nvidia and Intel is still just rumour, it represents a fascinating prospect for the future of hardware. If it comes to fruition, it could be a game-changer for the hardware industry and pave the way for new technological innovations.

Stay tuned for more information about this potential collaboration and its impact on the hardware industry.

Source:  "Nvidia CEO Says Intel's Test Chip Results For Next-Gen Process Are Good",  www.tomshardware.com.