Interesting reports have emerged online regarding Nvidia’s possible plans to build new processors for personal computers. The company, led by Jensen Huang, is said to be preparing a chip based on a popular architecture to threaten Intel and AMD, which currently dominate the PC segment.
According to Reuters, Nvidia has serious intentions to develop processors for Windows-based computers. These processors would be traditional CPUs, created using ARM architecture. This aligns with Microsoft’s preferences, as they encourage companies to build solutions based on this technology.
The move to create processors for PCs is seen as a response to the significant threat posed by Apple, which started using its own ARM-based chips in computers some time ago. By entering the PC processor market, Nvidia hopes to challenge Intel’s dominance and potentially disrupt the entire x86 chip market.
Interestingly, AMD, Nvidia’s rival in the graphics card market, is also rumored to be considering the development of similar processors. SemiAccurate recently reported that AMD may be working on its own ARM-based chips. Both Nvidia and AMD have experience in building chips using ARM cores, although they have applied them to different solutions in the past.
If these rumors turn out to be true, it could mark a significant turning point in the PC processor landscape. Intel, which has long held a dominant position, could face fierce competition from both Nvidia and AMD. Additionally, Qualcomm, another major player in the semiconductor industry, is also likely to support Nvidia and AMD in this venture. Qualcomm has been expanding its portfolio with products for computers and recently unveiled a new ARM chip for laptops, which has been well-received.
However, consumers will have to wait patiently for the arrival of these new processors. Reuters sources suggest that Nvidia and AMD’s chips are not expected to debut before 2025, with a possible release date in 2024. This gives Intel and other competitors some time to prepare for the potential disruption in the market.
