SambaNova today launched its SN50 AI chip, claiming it delivers speeds up to 5X faster than competitive offerings. The company also announced a strategic partnership with Intel to deliver high-performance, cost-efficient AI inference solutions. With over $350 million in new funding from investors, SambaNova positions the SN50 as the most efficient chip for agentic AI applications.

The SN50 targets enterprises seeking to scale fast inference and deploy autonomous AI agents at scale. SambaNova claims the chip offers 3X lower total cost of ownership compared to alternatives, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to optimize AI infrastructure spending. The chip is designed specifically for agentic AI workloads that require rapid decision-making and autonomous operation.

Production units will ship to customers later this year, marking SambaNova's latest move to compete in the high-stakes AI chip market. The collaboration with Intel could accelerate deployment of the SN50 across enterprise environments, while the substantial funding round provides resources for continued development and market expansion.