# Intel-backed AI chip startup SambaNova breathes new life into aging Nvidia GPUs in latest benchmarks

> Source: <https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/07/08/intel-backed-ai-chip-startup-sambanova-breathes-new-life-into-aging-nvidia-gpus-in-latest-benchmarks/5268721>
> Published: 2026-07-08 20:19:03+00:00

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