Microsoft Launches Maia 200 AI Chip, Exceeding Competitors' Performance Metrics
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Microsoft has launched the Maia 200 AI accelerator chip, claiming it outperforms Amazon's Trainium and Google's TPU, achieving over 10 petaflops with 4-bit precision. Designed for AI inference, the chip features over 100 billion transistors and offers 30% better performance per dollar compared to existing options. Microsoft plans to expand its availability for third-party developers, indicating a shift towards custom AI processors in cloud infrastructure.
Jan 27, 2026, 1:05 PM
