Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) launched new Intel Xeon 6 processors with Performance cores across data center workloads and up to 2 times higher performance in AI processing to meet the demands of next-generation workloads like AI and high-performing and efficient computing.

New Xeon 6 processors for network and edge applications with built-in Intel vRAN Boost deliver up to 2.4 times the radio access network (RAN) workload capacity.

The Intel Xeon 6700/6500 series processor with P-cores is the ideal CPU for modern data centers, delivering an average of 1.4x better performance than the previous generation across a wide range of enterprise workloads, Xeon 6 is also the foundational central processing unit (CPU) for AI systems.

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The Intel Xeon 6 for network and edge is a system-on-chip (SoC) designed for high performance and power efficiency. It leverages Intel's built-in accelerators for virtualized radio access networks (vRAN), media, AI, and network security, delivering up to 2.4x the RAN capacity7 and a 70% improvement in performance-per-watt compared to previous generations.

As AI adoption continues to accelerate, organizations will likely spend up to $153 billion on generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, with total spending for machine learning and analytics reaching $361 billion, according to IDC.

Intel stock plunged over 43% in the last 12 months, with reports indicating Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) are considering acquiring the struggling chipmaker.

Oppenheimer and Stifel noted that Intel continues to lose market share to Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) in its Client Computing Group and Data Center segments, prompting them to remain on the sidelines regarding a possible turnaround for the chipmaker.

Price Action: INTC stock is down 0.54% at $24.74 at last check Monday.

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