# Google ordered more than three million AI chips from Intel.
Google confirmed an order for over three million next‑gen AI accelerators from Intel’s Fab 42 plant. Intel said the batch targets data‑center workloads and will be delivered starting Q4 2026. At the same time, Nvidia disclosed that it is running performance tests on Intel’s latest AI silicon, though it did not say whether it will ship any products based on it. Both moves come as TSMC continues to handle the bulk of AI chip production, a concentration some analysts view as a supply‑chain risk.
Diversifying suppliers gives AI cloud providers a fallback if Taiwan’s output falters. For Intel, the order marks its first large‑scale AI‑chip sale to a major cloud player in years, potentially jump‑starting its data‑center ambitions. Nvidia’s testing suggests the company is weighing alternatives, but it also underscores that Intel’s offering is still in evaluation, not a confirmed market shift.
Only time will tell if these tests translate into real‑world competition, or if TSMC remains the default choice for most AI workloads.