Broadcom and OpenAI unveil custom-built Jalapeño inference processor — OpenAI's first chip is a massive reticle-sized ASIC built in an ultra-fast nine-month development cycle

The story
Broadcom and OpenAI reveal their Jalapeño custom-built inference ASIC that allegedly beats existing leading-edge in terms of performance-per-watt.
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- Tom's Hardware OpenAI’s 700W Jalapeño ASIC outpaces 1,400W Nvidia flagship GPU — claims up to 1.9x throughput per kilowatt and 3.6x lower latency, co-developed with Broadcom 2 days ago
- The VergeOpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition2 days ago
- VentureBeatOpenAI unveils first custom AI inference chip, Jalapeño, with Broadcom — and its development was sped-up with OpenAI's own models2 months ago
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- OpenAI reveals its first AI processor: JalapeñoThe Verge
- OpenAI unveils first custom AI inference chip, Jalapeño, with Broadcom — and its development was sped-up with OpenAI's own modelsVentureBeat
- Broadcom and OpenAI unveil custom-built Jalapeño inference processor — OpenAI's first chip is a massive reticle-sized ASIC built in an ultra-fast nine-month development cycle You are here
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