NVIDIA has announced it will invest $5 billion into Intel and has entered a long-term strategic partnership aimed at developing next-generation hybrid chips for both personal computers and data centers.
NVIDIA will acquire Intel shares at $23.28 per share, ending up with about 4–5% ownership of Intel, making it one of Intel’s largest shareholders.
Intel will work on custom x86 processors for NVIDIA’s data center needs, as well as hybrid system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions that integrate NVIDIA’s RTX graphics modules for PCs.
For NVIDIA, the move strengthens its position in the CPU market and helps integrate its GPU tech more deeply into PC solutions. For Intel, it represents both a stable investment and a technological ally in the areas of data centers and artificial intelligence.
Analysts say that the joint development of hybrid chips could significantly shift the balance of power in markets currently dominated by AMD and Apple, particularly in the hybrid and ARM-based segment.
