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OpenAI Jalapeño chip tests show efficiency edge over Nvidia Blackwell

The chip outperformed Nvidia Blackwell on inference-efficiency tests, underscoring how custom AI silicon is gaining traction with major tech firms.

CNBC Markets reports that OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip delivered better results than Nvidia’s Blackwell systems on key inference-efficiency tests.

The reporting frames the outcome as a new pressure point for Nvidia’s margins, as custom silicon designs become more prominent among large technology companies.

CNBC World notes that the result highlights the broader shift toward tailored AI hardware, rather than relying only on third-party GPUs.

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