Recent #Data center news in the semiconductor industry

7 months ago

➀ Intel's data center CPU sales reached a 13-year low in 2024 due to increased competition from AMD, the transition to higher-core count models, and a market shift to AI servers.

➁ Unit sales of Intel's data center CPUs dropped by 20% from 2011 levels and over 80% from 2021.

➂ Intel's data center average selling prices increased, but it is unclear if the company can regain market share in the AI accelerator market.

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7 months ago

➀ AMD's stock price plummeted after disappointing data center business outlook;

➁ Despite strong overall revenue growth in the fourth quarter, data center performance overshadowed other achievements;

➂ Concerns about AMD's weakened momentum in the AI device field were confirmed with DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, entering the market at a lower cost, further exacerbating worries;

➃ AMD's total revenue grew 24% to $7.66 billion in the fourth quarter, exceeding expectations;

➄ AMD remains optimistic about 2025, predicting double growth in revenue and EPS.

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7 months ago

➀ Intel has delayed the release of its key data center processor, Clearwater Forest, to the first half of 2026 due to massive losses and challenges with packaging technology.

➁ The delay is seen as a setback for Intel's competitive position in the data center market and its efforts to regain market share.

➂ Intel's financial results revealed significant losses, with the company investing heavily in new fabs and production capacity in the U.S.

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8 months ago
➀ This article provides a quick look at Vertiv's hydrogen fuel cell solution, capable of generating 600kW of power and mostly exhaust water and water vapor. ➁ The article discusses the challenges of power in modern AI data centers and the potential of hydrogen fuel cells as a power source. ➂ It highlights the Vertiv fuel cell container and its ability to provide around 200kW of power output.
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9 months ago
1. Marvell Technology's data center growth surged in Q3'25, with a 98% increase driven by AI demand; 2. A major restructuring in Q3'25 refocused Marvell on data center products to enhance operational leverage and profitability; 3. Marvell's strategic partnership with AWS and advancements in custom AI silicon and optical products are expected to drive significant growth in eFY26.
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9 months ago
➀ Kioxia and Pure Storage are collaborating to provide storage solutions for hyperscalers; ➁ The companies aim to offer a storage platform designed to meet the needs of hyperscale environments, with benefits such as increased performance, improved cost efficiency, and lower power consumption; ➂ Both companies emphasize the importance of all-flash technology and its role in addressing the complexities of modern hyperscale data centers.
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9 months ago
➀ Marvell has announced a significant multi-year and multi-product win at AWS; ➁ The win includes custom AI products, optical digital signal processors (DSPs), active electrical cable (AEC) DSPs, PCIe retimers, data center interconnect (DCI) optical modules, and Ethernet switching silicon solutions; ➂ The deal is a competitive win against Broadcom and Astera Labs in various parts of the business.
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9 months ago
➀ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger visits Elon Musk’s Memphis data center and praises the deployment of Xeon processors; ➁ xAI team is commended for building the AI head node in a short amount of time; ➂ Intel’s financial struggles and its attempt to regain market share with Xeon chips are discussed.
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9 months ago
1. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is undervalued at $138 with significant profit growth potential, especially in the booming data center segment; 2. AMD's data center sales surged 122% YoY in Q3, driven by the MI300 accelerator, positioning it as a strong competitor to Nvidia Corporation; 3. Despite short-term technical challenges, AMD's fundamentals are robust, with expected profit growth of 54% in 2024, making it a compelling investment.
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9 months ago
1. Nvidia's Blackwell processors, initially delayed, are now in full production; 2. Nvidia's Q3 Data Center revenue hit record highs due to insatiable demand for AI accelerators; 3. Blackwell outperforms AMD's MI325X, with Nvidia's AI accelerators leading in efficiency and performance; 4. Nvidia's data center disruption is expected to drive over 100% revenue growth in fiscal 2025 and beyond.
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8 months ago
➀ Major tech companies have significantly increased capital expenditures in recent years to acquire AI chips and build data centers. ➁ Global investment in data centers has recently slowed, raising concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom. ➂ AI phones may sustain the chip industry amid the decline in data center investment.
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