Nvidia Faces Future Competition from Its Own AI Chips
Nvidia's data center business has seen rapid growth, with revenue jumping to $193.7 billion in fiscal 2026 and expected to grow by about 70% in fiscal 2028. However, the company may face a challenge as its AI chips remain highly productive for years after deployment. Major tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon have estimated server lifespans between five and six years, meaning most of Nvidia's hardware from recent years will still be in use by 2028. This raises concerns about future demand as customers may not need to replace functional chips soon. Nvidia’s CFO noted that older A100 chips are still running at full capacity thanks to CUDA software support. While newer chip generations offer higher revenue per gigawatt, the company must contend with its own legacy hardware continuing to serve customer needs without additional cost.
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