Chinese tech giant Huawei has offered samples of its new Ascend 910C AI chips to major domestic AI companies, many of whom also rely on Nvidia’s products, reports the South China Morning Post.
While details about the Ascend 910C are limited, it’s expected to be a notable upgrade over its predecessor and potentially comparable to the Nvidia H100 AI chip in raw computing power.
This news comes as Nvidia faces the possibility of further US trade restrictions, which have hindered its ability to trade with China for a long time. This has forced the Chinese tech industry to turn to domestic alternatives.
The latest trade ban on Nvidia stops the GPU company from selling H20 AI accelerators designed specifically for the Chinese market.
If this happens, Huawei’s Ascend 910C could become a more attractive option for Chinese tech companies, who are already frustrated by the uncertainty surrounding their ability to purchase foreign AI equipment.
The future of China’s AI hardware market hangs in the balance, with Huawei’s Ascend 910C poised to potentially disrupt Nvidia’s dominance. However, history suggests that supply chain challenges could hinder Huawei’s ambitions. When the previous Ascend 910B was in high demand, some Chinese tech companies expressed concerns about Huawei’s limited production capacity, ultimately leading them back to Nvidia.
If Huawei can address these production constraints and ensure a stable supply of its Ascend 910C chips, it could significantly reshape the competitive landscape. A powerful domestic alternative and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding NVIDIA’s access to the Chinese market could create a compelling case for companies to switch to Huawei’s offerings.
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