GoKawiilOpenAI unveils benchmark data for its custom Jalapeño inference chip
At the Hot Chips conference, OpenAI released the first benchmark results for Jalapeño, its custom AI inference chip built with Broadcom. On SemiAnalysis' InferenceX test, the chip beat current Nvidia Blackwell systems in tokens served per user and throughput per kilowatt of power. OpenAI plans small-scale deployment by late 2026, with broader rollout in 2027.
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Custom silicon like Jalapeño signals OpenAI's push to control more of its own hardware stack rather than relying solely on Nvidia, potentially cutting costs and improving efficiency at massive inference scale. Faster, lower-power inference chips could reshape competitive dynamics in AI infrastructure, though Nvidia and others will likely have advanced their own offerings by the time Jalapeño ships in volume.
- Jalapeño outperformed current Nvidia Blackwell systems on token throughput and power efficiency in early benchmarks.
- The chip, co-developed with Broadcom, targets bottlenecks in the prefill and communication phases of AI inference.
- OpenAI expects limited deployment by end of 2026, with wider rollout planned for 2027.
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