IBM(US:IBM) Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-10-09 03:27Core Insights - IBM announced the commercial launch of its AI inference accelerator, Spyre, set to be implemented this quarter [1][3] - The z17 and LinuxONE 5 products will first support Spyre on October 28, while Power11 is expected to complete integration by early December [1] Technical Specifications - The Spyre accelerator features a PCIe AIC card form factor with a power consumption of 75W, balancing performance and energy efficiency [3] - It is equipped with 32 accelerator cores and utilizes advanced 5nm process technology, containing 25.6 billion transistors [3] - The z17 and LinuxONE 5 can support up to 48 Spyre cards simultaneously, while Power11 can integrate 16 cards, offering flexible deployment options based on enterprise computing needs [3] Application Value - IBM emphasizes that the Spyre accelerator will enable enterprise clients to deploy multimodal AI inference workloads in local environments [3] - This capability is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency and accelerate the practical application of AI technologies in business scenarios [3] - Importantly, it addresses data security concerns by ensuring the safety of core data, transaction information, and critical applications during AI technology adoption, thus supporting digital transformation for enterprises [3]