Intel Reiterates Commitment to GPU Roadmap Despite Nvidia Deal
In the wake of its blockbuster deal with Nvidia, Intel has reaffirmed its commitment to its existing graphics processing unit (GPU) roadmap. The company's statement comes as analysts and industry experts speculate about the potential impact of the partnership on Intel's future product offerings.
According to an Intel spokesman, the collaboration between the two companies is "complementary" to Intel's roadmap, and the company will continue to have GPU product offerings. This message was echoed by other Intel representatives, who emphasized that the deal does not change Intel's existing plans for its Arc graphics cores or standalone discrete GPUs.
The Nvidia-Intel partnership has significant implications for the tech industry, with potential effects on both Intel's mobile roadmap and its ongoing development of Arc graphics cores. The deal includes a $5 billion investment by Nvidia in Intel, as well as plans to supply RTX graphics chiplets to Intel for use in its CPUs. This could rewrite Intel's mobile roadmap for laptop chips, providing additional capabilities through the integration of RTX technology.
However, the partnership also raises questions about the future of Arc, which has been a key focus area for Intel in recent years. While Intel claims that it will continue to have GPU product offerings, some analysts are skeptical about the company's commitment to its existing roadmap.
"We're not discussing specific roadmaps at this time," said Brad Chacos, a PCWorld reporter who spoke with Intel representatives earlier today. "But the collaboration is complementary to Intel's roadmap and Intel will continue to have GPU product offerings."
Industry experts say that the deal between Nvidia and Intel has significant implications for the tech industry, particularly in terms of market share and competition.
"The partnership between Nvidia and Intel is a game-changer," said Jon Peddie, an analyst with Jon Peddie Research. "It's a major shift in the landscape of the GPU market, and it will be interesting to see how this affects the competitive dynamics between these two companies."
As for Intel's commitment to its existing roadmap, analysts say that only time will tell.
"We'll have to wait and see how this plays out," said Patrick Moorhead, an analyst with Moor Insights & Strategy. "But based on what we know so far, it seems like Intel is trying to have its cake and eat it too."
In the meantime, investors are watching closely as the partnership between Nvidia and Intel continues to unfold.
The deal has already had a significant impact on the stock market, with shares of both companies experiencing a surge in value. As for what's next, analysts say that we can expect more details about the partnership to emerge in the coming weeks and months.
Intel's commitment to its existing roadmap is a key development in this story, as it provides clarity on the company's plans despite the significant changes brought about by the Nvidia deal.
*Reporting by Slashdot.*
