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Computer HardwareSemiconductors

Qualcomm, MediaTek Eye Samsung for 2nm Chip Production Amid TSMC Price Hikes

Major chipset designers Qualcomm and MediaTek are reportedly evaluating Samsung’s 2nm production capabilities as an alternative to TSMC. The potential shift comes as foundry price increases threaten to squeeze profitability for upcoming flagship processors.

Industry Shakeup as Chip Giants Explore Samsung Partnership

Leading chipset manufacturers Qualcomm and MediaTek are reportedly considering shifting production of their next-generation 2nm processors to Samsung Foundry, according to industry reports. This potential move comes as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) continues implementing significant price increases that are impacting chip designers’ bottom lines.

by Aaron Blake
Arts and EntertainmentSemiconductors

MediaTek-NVIDIA GB10 Superchip Powers New Desktop AI Supercomputer

NVIDIA and MediaTek have codesigned the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip powering the new DGX Spark personal AI supercomputer. The compact desktop system reportedly enables developers to prototype and inference AI models with up to 405 billion parameters using standard power outlets.

New Desktop AI Supercomputer Launches

MediaTek has partnered with NVIDIA to codesign the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip for the newly launched DGX Spark system, according to company announcements. Sources indicate this personal AI supercomputer allows developers to prototype, fine-tune, and run inference on large AI models directly from their desktop, with the system becoming publicly available starting today.

by Aaron Blake