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US Regulators Clear Nvidia–Intel Technology Tie-Up

By  |  December 21, 2025

U.S. antitrust regulators have cleared Nvidia’s proposed investment in Intel, removing a key regulatory obstacle for a deal that could reshape parts of the semiconductor industry. The approval was disclosed in a notice posted by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, according to Reuters.

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    The FTC notice did not provide specific details about the transaction. However, Nvidia said in September that it planned to invest $5 billion in Intel, a move seen as a significant endorsement of the U.S. chipmaker as it works to regain momentum in manufacturing and advanced chip design. Per Reuters, the investment places Nvidia’s considerable influence behind Intel at a time when global competition in semiconductors is intensifying.

    Alongside the investment, the two companies announced a strategic partnership focused on product development. According to Reuters, Nvidia and Intel intend to collaborate on multiple generations of customized data center and personal computing products aimed at “accelerate applications and workloads across hyperscale, enterprise, and consumer markets.” The partnership signals closer technical integration between the companies, particularly in combining Nvidia’s graphics and artificial intelligence capabilities with Intel’s processor platforms.

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    Industry analysts told Reuters that a central element of the agreement involves integrating Nvidia’s RTX graphics architectures into future Intel processors. This approach is widely interpreted as an effort by Nvidia to embed its technology more deeply within the x86 computing ecosystem, which underpins much of the global PC and server market. Strengthening ties with Intel also aligns Nvidia more closely with U.S.-based manufacturing and supply chains, potentially reducing geopolitical risks associated with overseas production.

    Per Reuters, the deal could have broader implications for rival chipmakers, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Advanced Micro Devices, by reinforcing a U.S.-centric alliance between two of the industry’s most influential players. The regulatory clearance suggests that, at least for now, U.S. authorities are prepared to allow such collaborations as domestic semiconductor companies seek to bolster competitiveness and technological leadership.

    Source: Reuters