On September 18, 2025, Intel and NVIDIA unveiled a strategic partnership. NVIDIA committed a hefty $5 billion to acquire Intel shares at $23.28 apiece, thus securing a substantial stake and emerging as a key shareholder. Under this agreement, the two tech giants will collaborate on crafting cutting-edge chips for both data centers and consumer applications. Intel is set to tailor-make x86 CPUs specifically for NVIDIA, while also rolling out x86 SoCs (System on Chips) that seamlessly integrate NVIDIA RTX GPUs. This move is poised to shatter the conventional barriers hindering CPU-GPU synergy, paving the way for revolutionary advancements in the AI, high-performance computing, and consumer electronics sectors. This landmark collaboration heralds a fresh chapter in the realm of “CPU + GPU” integration, with the inaugural batch of mass-produced products slated to hit the market by late 2027 or early 2028.