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Intel Confirms AI Data-Center GPU Plan, Names Eric Demmers Chief Architect

The early-stage effort sits under data-center chief Kevork Kechichian with interest building around Intel's 14A foundry process.

Overview

  • CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Intel will build GPUs tied to data-center and AI workloads in a market where Nvidia holds a commanding lead.
  • Intel hired former Qualcomm executive Eric Demmers as chief GPU architect, a move he confirmed on LinkedIn.
  • The program is overseen by data-center head Kevork Kechichian and will be shaped by customer requirements as it develops.
  • Tan said a couple of customers are engaging heavily with Intel Foundry around the 14A node, with volume manufacturing likely ramping later this year.
  • Some press reports suggest Intel may be scaling back certain consumer gaming GPUs, but the company has not confirmed those claims.