NVIDIA Set to Release Three New Chips for China
Nvidia is getting ready to make a big splash in China with the release of three new chips. According to local media reports, the US giant will be dropping the HGX H20, L20 PCIe, and L2 PCIe chips very soon. The news is making waves, especially after the US government put the kibosh on Nvidia selling two high-end artificial intelligence (AI) chips and one of its top gaming chips to Chinese firms.
The Big Reveal
The big announcement for these new chips could happen on 16 November, so mark your calendars! But Nvidia is playing it coy and has declined to comment on the reports. Last month, the US put a stop to Nvidia’s plans to sell two of its modified advanced AI chips, the A800 and H800, specifically designed for the Chinese market.
The Impact
The curbs had immediate effects, affecting Nvidia’s top-of-the-line gaming chip, the L40S chip – a real game-changer, quite literally. These restrictions have opened up the market for Chinese firms, like Huawei Technologies, and analysts say this will change the game in China’s $7 billion AI chip market.
Looking Forward
Chinese internet giant Baidu has already gotten in on the action, placing a significant order for Huawei AI chips. They saw the writing on the wall and made moves to prepare for a future without Nvidia. And it looks like the market is already responding. Shares in Nvidia rose 1.8% during pre-market trading in New York, indicating the excitement and anticipation around the new chip release.
What Do You Think?
Are you excited about the new chips Nvidia is releasing for China? How do you think US export restrictions will impact the AI chip market in China? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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