Intel's Gaudi 3 AI accelerators now ship in PCIe & rack-scale systems, boosting AI workloads. But will delayed Linux kernel support hinder adoption? Full details on specs, availability & open-source challenges.
Gaudi 3 Accelerators Expand Availability: What You Need to Know
At Computex 2025, Intel announced broader availability of its Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, now offered in PCIe card and rack-scale system configurations.
This marks a significant expansion from last year’s limited cloud-only deployments, opening doors for enterprise AI/ML workloads.
Key Upgrades & Commercial Potential
PCIe Form Factor: Enables integration with existing data center infrastructure.
Rack-Scale Systems: Optimized for large-scale AI training/inference.
Competitive Pricing: Positioned against NVIDIA H100/H200 and AMD Instinct MI300X, attracting high-value B2B ads.
"Gaudi 3’s expanded availability signals Intel’s push into the booming AI hardware market, valued at $250B by 2027."
Linux Driver Delays: A Major Roadblock?
Despite Intel’s emphasis on open-source support, Gaudi 3 still lacks mainline Linux kernel integration.
Challenges in Open-Source Adoption
Habana Labs Driver Stagnation: The
habanalabsdriver (used for prior Gaudi chips) shows minimal Git activity since March 2025.
Developer Attrition: Intel lost key Habana Labs engineers in 2024, slowing progress.
Out-of-Tree Workarounds: Enterprises may need proprietary drivers, complicating deployment.
Will Intel Catch Up in the AI Hardware Race?
While Gaudi 3’s hardware specs (24GB HBM2e, 128GB/s bandwidth) are competitive, software remains a hurdle.
Pro Tip for Readers:
"For early adopters, Intel offers out-of-tree drivers—but long-term users should monitor kernel upstream progress."
FAQ: Intel Gaudi 3 Accelerators
Q: When will Gaudi 3 support land in the mainline Linux kernel?
A: No ETA yet. Intel’s October 2024 promise remains unfulfilled.
Q: How does Gaudi 3 compare to NVIDIA’s H100?
A: Competitive on price/performance, but CUDA ecosystem dominance still favors NVIDIA.
Q: Which cloud providers offer Gaudi 3 instances?
A: AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure have limited preview deployments.
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