Intel and Amazon have signed a collaboration that will create a big buzz in the technology world. The company announced that it will produce special chips on the 18A node for Amazon Web Services (AWS). We know that 18A is one of Intel’s newest and most advanced chip manufacturing technologies. The most important part is that these chips will be used in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. Here are the details…
Intel to produce its most advanced chips with 18A nodes for Amazon
The collaboration between Amazon and Intel is not new; the two companies have been working together since 2006. Since then, they have come together on many innovative projects. But this latest move takes their collaboration to the next level. Intel will not only produce hardware specific to Amazon’s server infrastructure, but they will also jointly develop AI infrastructure chips. These chips will provide higher performance in AI processing, making Amazon’s cloud services much more powerful.
What is node 18A and why is it important?
The 18A node is one of Intel’s most advanced chip manufacturing processes. It is said to be a groundbreaking technology, especially in terms of power efficiency and performance. One of the biggest advantages of this node is that it delivers electricity directly to the back of the chip using a new method called backside power delivery. This allows the chips to run faster while consuming less energy.
The new chips will be manufactured in facilities the two companies have established in Ohio. Amazon has invested $18.1 billion in the region to date, $7.8 billion of which is earmarked for this new partnership. “Our long-standing partnership with Intel has allowed us to deliver next-generation AI capabilities to our customers,” said AWS CEO Matt Garman, emphasizing the importance of the partnership.
The deal comes at a difficult time for Intel
Intel’s deal comes at a critical time for the company. The decline in stock prices in recent years and the $30 billion missed opportunity for the PlayStation 6 have shown that Intel has been going through difficult times. However, such a collaboration with a major customer like Amazon will strengthen Intel’s hand again.
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