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Qualcomm unveils \'High Bandwidth Compute\' as HBM alternative, enters AI chip race
Qualcomm is stepping up its return to the data centre AI chip market with a new memory architecture using LPDDR instead of high-bandwidth memory (HBM). It unveiled High Bandwidth Compute and plans to launch its AI250 inference accelerator in mid-2027. Qualcomm says the near-memory design can deliver up to 133TB/s bandwidth and improve bandwidth per watt versus HBM, though some note the comparisons are not like-for-like. It is also strengthening ties with Meta and Microsoft.
Industry
Qualcomm unveils data centre strategy for agentic AI era
Qualcomm is moving to cement its position as an AI infrastructure supplier in the data centre market. At an investor day event on Wednesday, Qualcomm Technologies unveiled data centre-focused CPUs, AI inference accelerators, high-bandwidth computing technology and custom semiconductor solutions under the Dragonfly brand. The company highlighted its C1000 CPU and HBC memory technology, and outlined timelines for sampling and commercial releases through 2028. Qualcomm also said it signed a multi-generation supply agreement with Meta.
AI & Enterprise
Qualcomm shares up 75 percent in a month, emerges as a leader in physical AI
Qualcomm shares jumped 12 percent on May 22 to a record high and are up 75 percent over the past month, CNBC reported. The move reflects Wall Street’s recognition of Qualcomm’s position in the physical AI boom, it said. CNBC said Qualcomm is cementing its role as a key chip supplier for connected devices such as smart glasses, cars and robots. It also cited partnerships and contracts spanning automakers, and plans for data-centre chips.