OpenAI's first custom chip "Jalapeño" reportedly beats Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin in inference benchmarks

OpenAI unveiled its first in-house inference chip, 'Jalapeño', at the Hot Chips conference. According to SemiAnalysis tests, the chip outperforms Nvidia's Blackwell and even Rubin in throughput and energy efficiency. Typically, first-generation chips are not competitive, but OpenAI is surpassing Nvidia Blackwell and Rubin, as noted by SemiAnalysis CEO Dylan Patel. These results indicate a significant advancement in custom chip design. These developments are crucial in the AI field, enhancing OpenAI's competitive edge in the market. The success of 'Jalapeño' could open new avenues for AI applications, influencing corporate strategies in this sector.