Huawei Challenges Nvidia H100 With New AI Chip
Huawei is stepping up its competition with Nvidia by developing a powerful new AI chip designed to challenge the dominance of Nvidia’s H100 series. The Chinese tech giant’s upcoming Ascend 910D GPU aims to provide a viable alternative for AI model training, particularly as U.S. export restrictions tighten access to advanced semiconductors in China.
According to sources, Huawei has been actively engaging with domestic companies to test the new chip, signaling confidence in its capabilities. The Ascend 910D could help address growing demand for high-performance AI processors in China, where firms face increasing challenges in sourcing cutting-edge hardware due to geopolitical trade barriers.
The timing of Huawei’s push is notable, coming shortly after Washington expanded restrictions on AI chip exports to China. If successful, the Ascend 910D could reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and bolster China’s self-sufficiency in AI infrastructure. While details on performance benchmarks remain scarce, industry observers are closely watching whether Huawei’s latest offering can truly compete with Nvidia’s industry-leading GPUs.
Huawei has yet to officially confirm specifications or a release timeline for the new chip. However, its development underscores the escalating race in AI hardware, where both innovation and supply chain resilience are becoming critical battlegrounds.
(Source: TechCrunch)
