Nvidia is launching its first stand-alone CPU and forecasts $20 billion（約3.2兆円） in CPU sales this year, targeting the $200 billion（約32兆円） CPU market as agentic AI emerges. Though Nvidia dominates GPUs, it is a newcomer to CPUs—a space where AMD already holds 39% market share and Intel leads at 60%. On valuation, Nvidia trades at 21x forward earnings versus AMD's 70x, though AMD's entrenched position in both desktop and data center CPUs means both companies may grow from rising AI demand.
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Nvidia is entering the CPU (central processor) market with its first stand-alone CPU and plans to launch a premium superchip combining a GPU and CPU this fall. The company forecasts $20 billion（約3.2兆円） in stand-alone CPU sales this year alone and aims for leadership in the $200 billion（約32兆円） CPU market.
Why it matters
CPUs are becoming crucial as agentic AI (AI that takes independent steps to solve problems) emerges. While Nvidia has dominated GPU (graphics chip) sales for AI training, it is a newcomer to CPUs—a market where AMD holds nearly 39% and Intel leads with nearly 60%. For investors, Nvidia trades at 21x forward earnings estimates compared to AMD's 70x, making it appear cheaper on valuation grounds right now.
What to watch
Nvidia is launching its Vera Rubin GPU platform this fall and will expand its CPU superchip into other price points beyond the initial premium offering. The company's success in CPUs remains uncertain, particularly in the personal computer market where AMD's desktop share tops 52%.
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