Nvidia unveils details of new 88-core Vera CPUs positioned to compete with AMD and Intel – new Vera CPU rack features 256 liquid-cooled chips that deliver up to a 6X gain in CPU throughput

Nvidia revealed details about its new 88-core Vera data center CPUs at GTC 2026, boasting a 50% performance increase over standard CPUs with a 1.5X IPC boost from its Olympus cores. The new Vera CPU Rack houses 256 liquid-cooled chips, offering up to a 6X CPU throughput gain and double the performance in AI workloads. Nvidia's entry into direct CPU sales positions it as a competitor to Intel and AMD, with the CPUs targeting AI-centric and general-purpose tasks. The Vera CPUs, featuring 88 cores and 144 threads, are set for availability in the second half of the year, promising improved performance and efficiency for various workloads.