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Huawei Prepares to Test Ascend 910D AI Chip, Targeting Nvidia's Market Lead

The Chinese tech giant plans to deliver samples of its most advanced AI processor by late May as part of its push for semiconductor self-sufficiency under U.S. export restrictions.

The Huawei logo, the Chinese multinational digital communications technology conglomerate corporation that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, smart devices, and various rooftop solar products, is on their stand during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona on March 5, 2025.
Customers shop at Huawei's flagship store in Beijing, China, April 18, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Overview

  • Huawei is set to test its Ascend 910D AI chip, aiming to rival Nvidia's H100 processor in performance and efficiency.
  • The company expects to deliver the first batch of 910D samples to Chinese tech partners by late May for evaluation.
  • Mass shipments of the Ascend 910C, an earlier iteration, are planned for next month to meet domestic demand.
  • U.S. export restrictions since 2022 have barred Nvidia's top-tier AI chips from the Chinese market, prompting Huawei's accelerated innovation efforts.
  • Huawei's development relies on domestic manufacturing capabilities, such as SMIC's 7nm process, but faces challenges like lower yields and reliance on older technologies.