NVIDIA Closes $5 Billion Investment in Intel, Launching Long-Term Strategic Partnership
NVIDIA has officially completed a $5 billion investment in Intel, ending months of market speculation and paving the way for a broad, long-term strategic partnership between two of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers.
According to regulatory filings, Intel issued approximately 214.8 million shares to NVIDIA at a price of $23.28 per share as part of the all-cash transaction, which was formally closed on December 26. The two companies had initially disclosed their intent to pursue the deal in September.
The investment forms part of a wider collaboration focused on the development of PC processors and data center solutions, combining NVIDIA’s strengths in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing with Intel’s x86 processor architecture. The partnership is expected to explore new approaches to high-performance computing and next-generation AI-enabled platforms.
Commenting on the deal, Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, described the investment as a historic collaboration aimed at unifying NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated computing ecosystem with Intel’s processor technologies. He emphasized that the partnership is driven by a long-term vision to reshape the future of computing, rather than pursue short-term gains.
The investment comes amid a series of notable strategic moves by Intel during 2025, including a $2 billion deal with SoftBank Group, as well as approximately $8.9 billion in U.S. government funding to support its manufacturing and operational expansion.
Following these developments, Intel’s shares have risen by around 61% over the past six months, as investors anticipate the potential impact of the NVIDIA partnership on future products and technologies expected to emerge in the coming period.
The collaboration signals a significant shift in the semiconductor landscape, as industry leaders increasingly align to address growing global demand for AI-driven computing, data center efficiency, and advanced processor architectures.