How Huawei’s AI chips outperform Nvidia’s in running DeepSeek’s R1 model
South China Morning Post - TechThursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00:08 AM
Huawei's latest AI chips, powered by their CloudMatrix 384 data center architecture, are reportedly outperforming Nvidia’s H800 GPUs when running DeepSeek’s R1 AI model. A joint research paper from Huawei and SiliconFlow highlights how this specialized "AI supernode" is designed to handle large-scale AI workloads more efficiently, marking a potential shift in the competitive landscape of AI hardware.
Editor’s Note: Nvidia has long dominated the AI chip market, but Huawei’s breakthrough suggests serious competition is heating up—especially in China, where tech independence is a growing priority. If these performance claims hold up, it could reshape supply chains and force Nvidia to innovate faster, while giving AI developers more options. For now, though, real-world adoption will be the real test.
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