Nvidia’s Blackwell Chips Delayed Until 2025
Nvidia Corp’s Blackwell chips, set to be available only in early 2025, have sent shockwaves through crucial clients like Amazon.com Inc’s cloud unit. The production challenge faced by the artificial intelligence chip designer is affecting key players in the market.
Amazon Web Services Hit by Production Setback
The delay in Nvidia’s Blackwell chips has led Amazon Web Services to hold off on integrating them into their data centers until bulk volumes are ready. Matt Garman, Amazon Web Services chief, highlighted the production respin issue on Bloomberg Television, citing the impact of the delay.
Industry Responses and Projections
Despite the setback, Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has assured stakeholders that the progress in Blackwell GPUs development is on track, emphasizing the overwhelming demand for the product. Analysts expect substantial revenue generation, with estimates reaching over $7 billion in the fourth quarter.
Beth Kindig of I/O Fund predicts that Blackwell chips could propel Nvidia to a $10 trillion valuation by 2025.
Market Dynamics and Competition
The deal between Amazon.com and Databricks to leverage Amazon’s Trainium AI chips, as a competitor to Nvidia GPUs, further intensifies the market landscape. Databricks aims to offer more cost-effective AI tools, potentially challenging Nvidia’s market dominance.
Supplier Relations and Stock Performance
Nvidia’s stock has soared over 227% in the past year, buoyed by positive market sentiment. Supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s robust performance underscores the robust AI demand in the semiconductor industry. The sector anticipates a significant surge in demand for high-performance computing chips for servers in the coming years.
Investor Opportunities
Investors looking to capitalize on Nvidia’s growth trajectory can consider avenues like SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology and iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF for exposure to the company’s market performance.
Current Stock Performance
As of the latest update, NVDA stock shows a 0.84% increase, trading at $138.09 on Friday.