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February 3, 2026
Intel will start making GPUs, a market dominated by Nvidia
Intel has been bulking up a team to focus on this effort and will develop its GPU strategy around customer needs.
TL;DR
- Intel plans to start producing GPUs, a type of chip popularized by rival Nvidia.
- GPUs are specialized processors used for gaming and AI model training.
- Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, made the announcement at the Cisco AI Summit.
- The project will be managed by Kevork Kechichian, EVP and GM of Intel’s data center group.
- Intel hired Eric Demers, formerly of Qualcomm, to contribute to this effort.
- The company aims to develop its GPU strategy based on customer demands.
- Nvidia currently holds a significant market lead in GPUs for AI systems.
- This move represents an expansion for Intel, contrasting with previous statements about focusing on core businesses.
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