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Apple’s Decade-Long Reign as TSMC’s Top Customer Threatened by NVIDIA’s AI Surge

Apple’s decade-long position as TSMC’s largest customer faces unprecedented challenge from NVIDIA’s AI computing demands. High Performance Computing orders now represent 60% of TSMC’s Q2 2025 revenue, with NVIDIA securing massive advanced packaging capacity. The semiconductor landscape is shifting as AI workloads reshape industry dynamics.

Apple’s Dominant Position Faces Unprecedented Challenge

For the past decade, Apple has maintained its position as TSMC‘s largest customer, but industry reports indicate this longstanding relationship may face its most significant test yet. According to the latest analysis, Apple accounted for 24 percent of the semiconductor giant’s revenue throughout 2024, though sources suggest this dominance could be challenged by surging demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing components.

by Megan Carter
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Intel’s Crescent Island Xe3P GPU Targets AI Inference with 160GB LPDDR5x Memory

Intel has revealed its Crescent Island data center GPU featuring the new Xe3P architecture and up to 160GB LPDDR5x memory. The processor is specifically designed for AI inference workloads with improved power efficiency. Samples are expected to ship in late 2026 ahead of full launch in 2027.

Intel Announces Xe3P Architecture for Data Center AI Workloads

Intel has unveiled significant details about its upcoming data center GPU codenamed Crescent Island, featuring the company’s new Xe3P architecture, according to reports from the OCP Global Summit. The announcement represents a strategic shift in Intel’s approach to data center acceleration, with the company positioning the technology specifically for AI inference workloads rather than full-scale training operations.

by Megan Carter