NVIDIA's Next-Gen AI Chips: Vera Rubin Platform on Track Amid Soaring Demand and Geopolitical Challenges
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NVIDIA CFO talks $5B AI GPU revenue in China, GB300 ramp up, next-gen Vera Rubin AI GPU demand
TL;DR: NVIDIA CFO Colette Kress highlighted strong AI-driven growth despite US-China geopolitical challenges affecting H20 AI GPU revenue recognition. NVIDIA targets 17% sequential growth in Q3 2025, driven by rapid GB300 AI server scaling and next-gen Vera Rubin AI chips, emphasizing
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Analyst says all 6 of NVIDIA's next-gen Vera Rubin AI chips are in final pre-production at TSMC
TL;DR: NVIDIA confirms its next-gen Vera Rubin AI platform, featuring six chips taped out at TSMC, remains on track for a second-half 2026 release. Demand for current Blackwell Ultra AI GPUs outpaces supply, supporting strong growth prospects and a JPMorgan analyst's upgraded price target for
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NVIDIA CFO Rejects Custom AI Chip Competition And Hints At $5 Billion H20 China Revenue & "Gigawatts" Of Next Gen Vera Rubin Chip Demand
This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. NVIDIA CFO Colette Kress pointed at geopolitical troubles between the US and China as hampering her firm's ability to recognize revenue from its H20 AI GPU
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JPMorgan's Big NVIDIA Update: All 6 Next-Gen Vera Rubin AI Chips Enter Final Pre-Production Stages At TSMC Amidst Extremely High AI Demand!
This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur has come away from an investor group meeting with Toshiya Hari, the VP of IR and strategic finance at NVIDIA, with a fairly upbeat
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NVIDIA confirms the development of its next-generation Vera Rubin AI platform, with all six chips in final pre-production at TSMC. The company faces strong demand for current Blackwell GPUs and navigates geopolitical challenges in China.
NVIDIA's Next-Gen Vera Rubin AI Platform Development
NVIDIA has confirmed that its highly anticipated next-generation Vera Rubin AI platform is on track for release in the second half of 2026. Contrary to previous rumors, all six chips that make up the platform have already been taped out at TSMC and are in the final pre-production stages
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. NVIDIA CFO Colette Kress highlighted the company's commitment to maintaining its one-year cadence for new AI hardware releases1
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Surging Demand for Current-Gen AI GPUs
The demand for NVIDIA's current-generation Blackwell Ultra AI GPUs remains exceptionally strong. JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur noted that lead times for these GPUs are still measured in quarters rather than months, indicating that demand continues to outstrip supply
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. NVIDIA is experiencing rapid scaling of its GB300 AI servers, which has surprised even company executives with its seamless transition and volume1
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Geopolitical Challenges and China Market
NVIDIA faces ongoing geopolitical issues between the United States and China, affecting its ability to recognize revenues from H20 AI GPU sales to China. Despite these challenges, NVIDIA has received licenses for several key customers in China and estimates potential revenue of $2 billion to $5 billion if tensions ease
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Focus on High-Performance, Power-Efficient Solutions
Kress emphasized NVIDIA's commitment to creating data center-scale solutions that prioritize performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The company recognizes the importance of balancing capital expenditure and power consumption in large-scale AI systems
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.Future Outlook and Market Position
NVIDIA remains confident in its market position, targeting 17% sequential growth in Q3 2025. The company has already received indications of "gigawatts worth of needs" for the upcoming Vera Rubin platform, demonstrating strong market interest
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. JPMorgan has raised its price target for NVIDIA stock by 26%, from $170 to $215, reflecting optimism about the company's growth prospects in the AI sector2
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