Arm breaks from its licensing-only model with first in-house chip built for AI data centers
Arm launches its first in-house chip for AI data centers.
For the first time in its history, Arm has developed its own chip, the Arm AGI, moving away from its traditional licensing model. Created in collaboration with Meta, this CPU is designed specifically for AI workloads in data centers, featuring up to 136 cores and a clock speed of 3.7 GHz. Arm CEO Rene Haas emphasized the chip's focus on delivering high-performance and energy-efficient computing, with initial systems already available and broader access anticipated in the latter half of 2026.
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The Arm AGI chip features up to 136 cores and operates at 3.7 GHz.
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Meta is collaborating with Arm and plans to pair the chip with its MTIA accelerator.
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Initial systems using the Arm AGI chip are available now, with broader rollout expected in late 2026.
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