Alibaba’s T-Head PPU

In the race with homegrown 7nm

October 8, 2025

Jon Peddie

In response to export controls, Alibaba has launched its T-Head PPU AI accelerator for high-volume inference, as a reaction to export restrictions and Nvidia’s reduced supply to China. The company has also defined a long-term strategy around RISC-V to ensure supply. China Unicom will implement the T-Head PPU at the Sanjiangyuan data center in Xining. The card aims for parity with Nvidia’s H20. Specs include 96GB HBM2e, 700 GB/s interconnect, and 400 W TDP, built on a domestic 7nm process. Alibaba reports approximately 40% lower BOM cost and intends to offer lower cloud prices. T-Head will also offer RISC-V with

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