In a significant development, Nvidia and AMD are reportedly gearing up to enter the realm of Arm-based processors, aiming to challenge Intel’s long-standing dominance in the world of Windows PCs. This revelation comes from a new report by Reuters, and while rumors should always be approached with caution, the sources cited in the report add weight to the claims.
Nvidia’s ‘Quiet’ Foray into Arm-Based CPUs
According to the report, Nvidia is discreetly engaged in the design of new CPUs. These processors are expected to find their place in laptops, especially those running Windows on Arm, and quite possibly in desktop computers. This initiative aligns with Microsoft’s strategy to encourage chip manufacturers to adopt Arm-based processors. Following Apple’s successful transition to in-house Arm chips for Macs, Microsoft is keen to replicate the success.
As highlighted in the Reuters report, since Apple’s introduction of the M1 chip three years ago, the company has nearly doubled its market share in the PC industry, as per preliminary Q3 figures from the analyst firm IDC. Microsoft aims to capitalize on this shift and broaden its presence in the market.
AMD Joins the Race
It’s not just Nvidia venturing into this domain. AMD has also shown interest in producing Arm-based processors, mirroring Nvidia’s approach. The report mentions insights from two separate sources, underscoring the credibility of these plans.
Both Nvidia and AMD could potentially introduce Arm-based PC chips relatively quickly, with the possibility of products hitting the market as early as 2025.
