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Alibaba’s T-Head unveils self-developed AI chip Zhenwu 810E
Alibaba's semiconductor unit T-Head has launched the Zhenwu 810E AI chip, featuring 96GB of memory and comparable performance to NVIDIA's H20. Deployed in Alibaba Cloud, it serves 400+ clients and aims to enhance the company's AI capabilities in large models and cloud solutions.
Key points
- T-Head, Alibaba's semiconductor unit, launched the Zhenwu 810E chip.
- Chip specs: 96GB HBM2e memory, 700GB/s bandwidth.
- Performance rivals NVIDIA's H20 and some variants exceed A100.
- Deployed in 10,000 clusters on Alibaba Cloud.
- Over 400 customers served, including State Grid and XPeng Motors.
- Optimized for training and inference of Alibaba's Qwen language models.
Why it matters
- The development aligns with 2025 IT trends emphasizing AI and machine learning.
- Growing competition in AI chips with major players like NVIDIA and Intel.
- Reflects the global trend of tech companies investing in in-house semiconductor capabilities.
The launch of the Zhenwu 810E reflects Alibaba's commitment to enhance its AI and chip capabilities, positioning itself strongly in the competitive landscape of the semiconductor industry.