In addition, Intel introduced Core Ultra chips for Windows laptops and PCs, and fifth-generation Xeon server chips, both with a specialized AI part called an NPU for faster AI program execution. The Core Ultra chips, built using a 7-nanometer process, are more power-efficient and demonstrate Intel's strategy to match Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's chip manufacturing prowess by 2026. The company's fifth-generation Xeon processors are used in servers by large organizations and are often paired with Nvidia GPUs for training and deploying generative AI.
Key takeaways:
- Intel has unveiled new computer chips, including Gaudi3, an artificial intelligence chip designed for generative AI software, set to launch in 2023. This chip will compete with rival chips from Nvidia and AMD.
- The company also announced Core Ultra chips for Windows laptops and PCs, and new fifth generation Xeon server chips. Both include a specialized AI part called an NPU that can be used to run AI programs faster.
- Intel's new chips are part of a strategy to catch up to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in terms of chip manufacturing prowess by 2026.
- Intel's fifth generation Xeon processors power servers deployed by large organizations like cloud companies. The latest Xeon processor is said to be particularly good for inferencing, or the process of deploying an AI model, which is less power-hungry than the training process.