Nvidia's consumer CPU ambitions have been speculated since October 2023, with reports indicating that the company, alongside AMD, is working on Arm-based chips for a 2025 launch. This development comes as Qualcomm dominates the Arm-based CPU market for Windows PCs, following the successful launch of its Snapdragon X Elite processors. These chips have challenged Intel and AMD's x86 systems by offering performance and power efficiency comparable to Apple's MacBooks. With Nvidia's potential entry, 2025 could be pivotal in the competition between x86 and Arm architectures.
Key takeaways:
- Nvidia is rumored to enter the consumer CPU market in 2025 with a new processor.
- The company unveiled Project Digits, a $3,000 personal AI supercomputer powered by the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip.
- Nvidia's new 20-core desktop CPU is co-developed with MediaTek, which may also bring the CPU to market independently.
- Increased competition from Nvidia and others in 2025 could mark a turning point in the battle between x86 and Arm-based systems.