Intel Dedicated GPU Discussion Thread

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https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-...38638.html

Intel has acquired Ineda Systems, a graphics company based out of Hyderabad, India for an undisclosed all-cash sum. The deal is said to be part of Intel's efforts to develop its own discrete graphics technologies so it can compete with the likes of AMD and Nvidia.

The Times of India reported that Intel was more interested in Ineda Systems' experience than its products. Roughly 100 engineers are expected to join Intel's graphics division following the deal's closure--a significant influx of new talent for the group.

Intel responded with the following statement:

"Intel acquired engineering resources from Ineda Systems, a silicon and platform services provider based in Hyderabad. This transaction provides Intel with an experienced SOC (system on chip) team to help build a world-class discrete GPU business."

https://www.techpowerup.com/252695/intel...e-gpu-tech

Looks like this caused enough attention at chip giant Intel, who's trying to come up with a competitive design for a discrete graphics processor, that's able to take on AMD's and NVIDIA's offerings. While Ineda certainly has patents that could come in useful, it looks like Intel is more interested in the company's manpower. With around 100 engineers, the company has a lot of talent, that's experienced in chip design and how to make these chips energy efficient.
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Ineda Systems founder Dasaradha Gude used to be managing director of AMD India, which suggests some ties with Raja Koduri, who used to be head at AMD's Radeon Graphics department and moved to Intel not long ago, to start up their discrete GPU project. This makes us speculate that Raja, who's also from Hyderabad originally, was instrumental in making this buy-out happen.