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319 points doctoboggan | 3 comments | 11 Dec 25 18:17 UTC | HN request time: 0.217s | source
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bjord ◴[11 Dec 25 18:34 UTC] No.46235138[source]▶
is everyone designing their own silicon getting so much additional them-specific utility out of it that it's actually worth it?
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bickfordb ◴[11 Dec 25 18:53 UTC] No.46235434[source]▶
I have the same question. It makes sense that they might need bespoke software, but how could they possibly be more efficient at creating chips than an AMD/Nvidia?
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1. slashdave ◴[11 Dec 25 18:57 UTC] No.46235518[source]▶
Well, if AMD and/or Nvidia were to invest on a chip for an auto, maybe you might have a point.
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2. riotnrrd ◴[11 Dec 25 19:04 UTC] No.46235636[source]▶
NVIDIA has been selling automotive-specific silicon for a decade.
3. AlotOfReading ◴[11 Dec 25 19:16 UTC] No.46235821[source]▶
Both AMD and Nvidia have strong automotive offerings.