Intel and pals cram 36,864 CPU cores into a 100kW rack while chasing the agentic AI dragon

Intel and partners have packed 36,864 CPU cores into a single 100-kilowatt rack, targeting the growing demand for agentic AI workloads. The high-density system is designed to support autonomous AI agents that require massive parallel processing power. The development signals a shift toward purpose-built infrastructure for next-generation AI applications.

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