Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM, ETR:QCI) has turned to Arm Holdings’ newest chip architecture in its latest flagship processors, according to a Reuters exclusive.
The move underscores how even bruising lawsuits don’t stop business when technology advantages are at stake.
The San Diego company's new chips for PCs and smartphones that use Arm’s “v9” instruction set, a ninth-generation design with features aimed at boosting artificial intelligence performance, according to people familiar with the matter.
The architecture helps processors handle tasks such as chatbots and image generation more efficiently.
The shift answers lingering questions about whether Qualcomm would stick with Arm after the two clashed in court last year.
Analysts say Arm stands to benefit financially, as it charges higher fees for its newest designs, though Qualcomm still builds much of its technology in-house.
The decision also helps Qualcomm better compete with MediaTek and Apple, both of which already rely on Arm’s v9 platform.