Tech War: Intel and Nvidia Compete for AI Chip Dominance in China Amid Export Restrictions

[{"selector":"#anim-f17c6ed0-6747-493c-864e-df4ed2ea0641 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6e0c2857-cbe6-4073-91a0-849108eec23f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b61aad81-f707-4152-b073-66c03154f908","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 382.96306%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Intel's Gaudi2 Processor: Intel launches its Gaudi2 processor in China, offering an alternative to Nvidia's A100 GPU for training AI systems, circumventing US export restrictions. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-65deaef1-9d41-401c-88f7-a94cab3a7a50 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, -0.00008859223354207302%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e376b58a-e6dc-4ce4-bd53-56be8be54dce","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-498070c8-a113-4ba3-bc03-d413750cd311","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 353.62972%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Competition Intensifies: Intel's move follows Nvidia's efforts to modify its US-restricted A100 and H100 GPUs for the Chinese market, highlighting the demand for advanced chips. Learn more

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[{"selector":"#anim-8a6b1c4e-3410-4ffd-ba0f-cb1abebdabd4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.2687498863395%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dc92dae0-aec3-4290-83a7-5f65bbfce1b4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-925b9982-ecae-4442-81a3-afa466616a41","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 370.96306%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Collaboration with Inspur Group: Intel partners with Inspur Group, a prominent AI server manufacturer, to develop Gaudi2-powered machines tailored for the Chinese market. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-6b05a64d-d00b-460d-9af4-7a31ed3925bb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4bf5a3c4-68f1-4ab9-b3d6-79e07ddf2f44","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0ecf511a-95de-4e83-91f9-67cc4ae4720f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 323.51664%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Gaudi2's Superior Performance: Intel claims that the Gaudi2 processor offers improved training throughput performance compared to Nvidia's A100 GPU, benefiting computer vision and natural language processing models. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-93a3a1d8-4dde-4c43-8500-db9e5bc2e9de [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d26dc789-2d21-4eea-bf7a-df9e43fc2e54","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1a3fe3ce-6a59-4c2c-9a15-43029432ccf7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 283.09591%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Potential Challenges Ahead: US government discussions about restricting Chinese companies' access to American cloud computing services and the potential inclusion of Nvidia's remodelled A800 GPU in the export ban pose uncertainties for China's AI ambitions. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-a325f31f-601a-4698-9f45-b5f574899e92 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(30.469274562482273%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b16e665d-8e48-4701-b39b-9441c7e9fd61","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a6022318-026f-4b37-8b7c-540a5c7c56ae","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 328.37105%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Impact on Cloud Computing: Restrictions on American cloud computing services could limit the benefits of advanced AI chips for companies like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft in serving their Chinese clients. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-550bf32d-22f6-4042-bab4-896433324a11 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.816051777371191%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-965bd6b9-d007-41c1-9668-dc9e9cb3c9b1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9e18d460-747b-4001-a829-3296a1280578","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 436.29638%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Escalating Trade Tensions: The tech war continues as the US considers further actions against Chinese companies, including potential restrictions on advanced Nvidia GPUs. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-6352ad93-ffd0-4b8d-9938-1dd1752177ee [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e549b548-66cd-472f-ab55-8df44808e6b7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1c171578-340a-4cce-ab27-22825eb1bf95","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 367.66554%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Race for AI Chip Dominance: Intel and Nvidia's competition in the Chinese market underscores the strategic importance of AI chip development and market share in the global AI industry. Learn more