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Qualcomm Announces Return to Data Center Market with Arm-Based CPUs

The company plans to develop custom processors integrated with Nvidia GPUs, aiming to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient solutions for AI workloads.

A smartphone with a displayed Qualcomm logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Overview

  • Qualcomm confirmed its re-entry into the data center CPU market, leveraging its 2021 acquisition of Nuvia for custom Arm-based processor development.
  • The new CPUs are designed to integrate seamlessly with Nvidia's AI GPUs and rack-scale architecture, a critical component in modern AI data centers.
  • Qualcomm has signed a letter of understanding with Saudi Arabia-based AI firm Humain to collaborate on the development of these custom processors.
  • CEO Cristiano Amon emphasized the focus on high-performance and energy-efficient computing tailored for AI inference and data center applications.
  • While the announcement outlines Qualcomm's strategy, the company has not disclosed specific product launch timelines or detailed technical specifications.