Intel says it is targeting the release of a new graphics processing unit focused on AI inference by the end of the year, as the company seeks to compete more directly with Nvidia in data-centre markets. According to Financial Times reporting, the goal is tied to Intel’s strategy for running AI models for inference workloads, rather than training. The company’s data-centre unit leadership describes the chip as an “inference” GPU, indicating its intended use in deployed AI systems.
The reports also note that Intel’s shares have risen sharply this year, with one article citing a gain of more than 200%, as investors respond to the company’s progress and plans in the AI sector. The coverage frames Intel’s announcement as part of a broader push to “level up” its position in the AI race, particularly in the hardware stack used by cloud and enterprise customers.
Overall, both sources describe the same core message: Intel is pursuing a near-term AI inference GPU release and uses the company’s strong stock performance to underscore renewed momentum.
