Intel has introduced its next-generation AI chip, the Gaudi 3.
The new model is more than twice as energy-efficient as its predecessor and is available in various configurations. For instance, it can be supplied as a set of eight Gaudi 3 chips on a single motherboard or as a card that can be installed in existing systems.
“We are working on creating a product in the form of building blocks that will allow you to assemble the necessary solution, rather than buying a ready-made option,” senior vice president of Intel’s Network Group, Sachin Katti, told CNBC.
The corporation tested the chips on open-source AI models. According to company representatives, Gaudi 3 could assist in training or deploying chatbots.
“We use the industry-standard Ethernet and expect Gaudi 3 to be competitive with the latest Nvidia processors,” stated Intel’s Xeon Software Vice President Das Kamhout.
Gaudi 3 measures 5 nm. Journalists have speculated that the company uses third-party foundry services.
Intel also plans to manufacture AI chips for third-party companies at a new factory in Ohio, scheduled to open in 2027-2028.
Gaudi 3 will be available in the third quarter of 2024, and companies will begin building their system architectures based on these chips. Intel has not yet specified the price range.
In March 2024, Nvidia announced a new generation of AI chips.
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