Intel Corporation, a leading global technology company, has announced plans to release two artificial intelligence (AI) chips with reduced capabilities in China this year.
The first chip, codenamed “Gaudi2,” is designed for machine learning workloads and is expected to be available in the first half of 2023. This chip will feature a maximum power consumption of 600 watts, which is lower than the company’s previous-generation AI chips.
The second chip, codenamed “Habana,” is targeted at the edge computing market and is expected to be available in the second half of 2023. This chip will have a maximum power consumption of 75 watts, making it suitable for deployment in smaller devices and environments where power efficiency is a critical factor.
Both chips will be manufactured using Intel’s 7-nanometer process technology and are designed to offer improved performance and energy efficiency compared to the company’s previous-generation AI products. The reduced capabilities of these chips are a result of the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, which have led to restrictions on the export of certain high-performance computing technologies to China.
Despite these challenges, Intel remains committed to the Chinese market and is working to develop products that meet the needs of its customers in the region. The company has stated that it will continue to invest in research and development to ensure that its AI offerings remain competitive in the global marketplace.