Qualcomm prepares 80-core Oryon server CPU with NVLink Fusion

Qualcomm is developing its first server-grade processor, dubbed SD1, featuring 80 Oryon CPU cores, reports 3DNews.

Although the company gave no details during its main Computex 2025 keynote, a final slide hinted at Qualcomm’s intentions to diversify into server-class AI hardware.

Key features of the SD1 processor include:

• 80 Oryon computing cores.
• High-bandwidth memory (HBM) support.
• PCI Express 5.0 interface.
• Compatibility with Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion.

NVLink Fusion will enable efficient integration with Nvidia components, making the chip ideal for AI-heavy server environments. The core technology stems from Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia, which was originally focused on Arm-based server chips. However, Qualcomm’s right to use Nuvia’s work remains legally disputed with Arm.

More official information is expected at the Snapdragon Summit in September 2025, which will take place in Hawaii. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!