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Chinese chipmaker launches 14nm AI processor that's 90% cheaper than GPUs — $140 chip's older node sidesteps US…

Mar 30, 2024 - tomshardware.com
Chinese manufacturer Intellifusion is launching "DeepEyes" AI boxes, targeting the high-end AI hardware market. The boxes, priced at 1000 yuan or about $140, offer an AI performance of 48 TOPS, using an older 14mn node and likely an ASIC. The company plans to release the first "Deep Eyes" AI box in 2024, with a DeepEdge10Max SoC for 48 TOPS in int8 training performance. Later models will use a DeepEdge10Pro and DeepEdge10Ultra, offering up to 24 TOPS and 96 TOPS respectively.

Intellifusion's goal is to provide "90% cheaper AI hardware" that still "covers 90% of scenarios". The company's hardware uses their custom NNP400T neural networking chip and supports extensive model training and inference deployment. However, the company faces competition from Snapdragon's X Elite chips, which are set to offer 40 TOPS alongside industry-leading iGPU performance later this year.

Key takeaways:

  • Chinese manufacturer Intellifusion is introducing 'DeepEyes' AI boxes with a performance of 48 TOPS for 1000 yuan, or roughly $140, aiming to sidestep sanctions and remain competitive in the AI market.
  • The first 'Deep Eyes' AI box for 2024 will use a DeepEdge10Max SoC for 48 TOPS in int8 training performance, with future models expected to have even higher performance.
  • Intellifusion's hardware uses the company's custom NNP400T neural networking chip and aims to be 90% cheaper than other AI hardware while still covering 90% of scenarios.
  • Despite the claim that 80% of companies worldwide will be leveraging AI being questionable, the article highlights the high cost of entry for businesses to make meaningful use of AI, especially in creating their models.
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