⚙️ AI Hardware

Arm's 90% AI Server Lock by 2029: x86's Nightmare or Hype?

Arm chips are set to crush x86 in AI servers, hitting 90% by 2029 according to analysts. Hyperscalers like AWS and Google are betting big—leaving Intel and AMD scrambling.

Graph showing Arm dominating 90% of AI server CPUs by 2029 over x86 and RISC-V

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Arm-based custom CPUs projected to hit 90% of AI servers with custom processors by 2029.
  • Hyperscalers like AWS, Google, Microsoft driving the shift for cost and power savings.
  • x86 retains share in off-the-shelf servers, but custom space is Arm's domain.
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Originally reported by Tom's Hardware - AI

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