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Nvidia Seals Multiyear AI Chip Deal With Meta
18 Feb
Summary
- Nvidia and Meta have signed a multiyear agreement for AI chips.
- The deal includes Nvidia's Blackwell and forthcoming Rubin chips.
- Nvidia's Grace and Vera CPUs are part of the agreement.
Nvidia has entered into a multiyear agreement to supply Meta Platforms with millions of its advanced artificial intelligence chips, including both current and future generations. The deal encompasses Nvidia's Blackwell AI chips and its next-generation Rubin chips, signaling a significant commitment from Meta.
Furthermore, the agreement includes Nvidia's standalone Grace and Vera central processors, which are built on Arm Holdings technology. Introduced starting in 2023, these CPUs are positioned not only as companions to Nvidia's AI accelerators but also for broader applications, including running AI agents and performing technical tasks like managing databases.
Nvidia highlighted that its Grace CPUs have already demonstrated halved power consumption for common tasks, with further gains anticipated from the Vera processors. This strategic partnership solidifies Nvidia's position in the AI hardware market, even as Meta continues to develop its own AI chips and explore other suppliers.
