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Anthropic will deploy 2 gigawatts of AMD GPUs for Claude in a deal worth up to $5 billion
AMD is investing up to $5 billion in Anthropic to deploy 2 gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs aimed at enhancing Claude models. This collaboration represents a substantial push for AMD to compete effectively against Nvidia in the rapidly growing AI hardware market, with the first phase of deployment expected to begin in 2027. Both companies will also focus on improving AMD's ROCm software platform using Claude's advancements. This strategic partnership highlights the intertwined nature of chip suppliers and AI companies as they jointly navigate the evolving tech landscape.
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Published 22 Jul 2026, 18:10 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- AMD to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic.
- Deployment of 2 gigawatts of AMD GPUs for Claude models.
- First phase of GPU deployment begins in the first half of 2027.
- Both companies will work on improving AMD's ROCm platform.
- AMD aims to establish itself alongside Nvidia in the AI market.
Interesting facts
- AMD previously signed similar deals with Meta and OpenAI.
- The agreements suggest a circular funding structure between hardware and AI companies.
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