AI250

Qualcomm is entering the AI data center chip market with its AI200 (2026) and AI250 (2027) solutions, targeting AI inference workloads. The AI200 emphasizes cost-effective memory for LLMs, while the AI250 aims for superior memory bandwidth. Qualcomm highlights TCO, liquid cooling, and confidential computing. A $2 billion deal with Saudi AI company Humain provides market validation. Qualcomm is also focusing on developer-friendly software. While facing competition from Nvidia and AMD, Qualcomm aims to offer a viable alternative in the growing AI market.