Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-18 15:47Core Viewpoint - Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel to jointly develop chips for PCs and data centers, which is expected to accelerate the development of AI PCs and create strong synergies in the PC ecosystem [1][3]. Group 1: Nvidia and Intel Collaboration - The collaboration between Nvidia and Intel is anticipated to define AI PCs and accelerate their development, as Nvidia faces high uncertainty in developing Windows on ARM processors, while Intel struggles to quickly enhance its competitiveness in the GPU sector [1][3]. - The partnership is expected to create a powerful synergy by combining CPU and GPU capabilities within the PC ecosystem [3]. Group 2: AI Server Market Trends - There is a significant trend towards enterprises building x86/mid-range/inference AI servers, with Intel having established x86 server enterprise clients and distribution channels, while Nvidia possesses technical advantages in AI chips, NVLink, and CUDA [1][4]. - A high level of integration between the technical and sales strengths of both companies could lead to substantial benefits from the large potential demand in the AI server market [4]. Group 3: Impact on TSMC - TSMC's advantage in advanced processes is expected to last at least until 2030, and the collaboration between Nvidia and Intel is unlikely to change this trend [1][4]. - AI chips require cutting-edge advanced processes, so TSMC's orders for AI chips are not expected to be affected [4]. - The investment may shift market shares among competitors of Nvidia and Intel, such as AMD in the PC, GPU, and x86 server chip sectors, potentially impacting TSMC's orders; however, overall risks remain manageable as Nvidia and Intel are expected to continue being key customers of TSMC [2][4].