Intel plans to “enable 5kW GPUs” with new tech
Intel believes it has the technology to enable future 5kW GPUs
Within the immense schedule of ISSCC 2026, there are a lot of hints of future technologies. This is where SK Hynix first mentions its planned 48 Gbps GDDR7 memory. Thanks to Computerbase, it has been uncovered that Intel has a technological solution that can enable the creation of 5kW GPUs.
Intel’s Kaladhar Radhakrishnan will be hosting a talk titled “Integrated Voltage Regulator Solutions to Enable 5kW GPUs”. This talk will be hosted on February 19th 2026. For starters, a 5,000-watt power draw is crazy high for a GPU. Note that Nvidia’s Blackwell B300 GPUs have 1,400W TDPs. This means that Intel is advocating for a GPU that is more than 3.5x as power-hungry as Nvidia’s current flagship.
As new GPUs push the boundaries of performance, power management has become an increasingly challenging task. With “Integrated Voltage Regulator Solutions”, Intel believes it can facilitate the creation of higher-performance GPUs with higher TDPs. These regulators will be embedded in Intel’s packaging technologies, effectively integrating them into future chip assemblies. This tech is due to be part of Intel’s “Foveros-B” technology in 2027.
(Image from ISSCC 2026 Schedule)
If Intel’s IVR tech works as intended, it will save power by increasing power transmission efficiencies. Note that this increased efficiency will result in lower server running costs and lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for future products. This lets owners of these products lower their operating costs and run more profitable data centres.
With tech like Foveros-B, Intel hopes that its foundry products will become appealing to external customers. If Intel can utilise this technology effectively, it could become the company behind the world’s first 5kW GPUs. TSMC is also reportedly working on similar technologies, and Nvidia has confirmed that its future AI accelerators will be more power-hungry and performant than Blackwell.
Can Intel make this tech work and enable a future wave of uber-powerful GPUs? You can join the discussion on Intel’s plans to enable 5kW GPUs on the OC3D Forums.
