Intel: Our upcoming AI chip will be cheaper, run cooler than Nvidia, AMD options Intel is preparing to ship a new AI chip, “Crescent Island,” by the end of the year, designed to be more cost-effective and easier to cool than offerings from Nvidia and AMD. This chip targets AI “inference” tasks and utilizes cheaper LPDDR5 memory instead of the expensive high-bandwidth memory (HBM) common in rival products. Intel also aims to manufacture this chip in-house, further reducing costs.

• Intel plans to release its “Crescent Island” AI chip by the end of 2024.
• The new chip will focus on AI inference tasks, not model training.
• It uses cheaper LPDDR5 memory and air cooling, unlike Nvidia and AMD’s HBM and liquid cooling.
• Intel aims to produce the chip in-house, reducing reliance on external foundries like TSMC.
• The company is assessing compliance with US export controls for potential sales in China.
• Intel’s stock has seen significant growth, partly driven by AI enthusiasm. Continue reading https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/06/intel-our-upcoming-ai-chip-will-be-cheaper-run-cooler-than-nvidia-amd-options/