The U.S. antitrust regulators announced on December 19, 2025 that they had cleared Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel Corporation, removing a regulatory hurdle that could have delayed or blocked the transaction.
Nvidia agreed to purchase Intel common stock at $23.28 per share, a transaction that values the investment at $5 billion and gives Nvidia a minority stake in Intel. The deal was announced on September 18, 2025, and the clearance on December 19 confirms that the transaction complies with U.S. antitrust laws.
Intel has faced significant financial pressure in recent years, reporting losses and undertaking workforce reductions as part of a turnaround plan. The capital infusion from Nvidia provides a much‑needed boost to Intel’s balance sheet and signals confidence in the company’s ability to compete in the AI and data‑center markets, where Nvidia is a key partner.
For Nvidia, the investment deepens its ties to the x86 ecosystem and expands its supply‑chain options beyond TSMC. The partnership focuses on co‑developing custom data‑center chips and PC products that integrate Nvidia’s AI stack with Intel’s CPUs, creating a “fusion of two world‑class platforms.” The deal also positions Nvidia to influence Intel’s foundry ambitions, even though the initial agreement does not involve Intel’s foundry services for manufacturing Nvidia chips.
The announcement of the investment on September 18 was well received by investors, and the partnership was viewed positively. The December 19 clearance was welcomed as it removes a potential regulatory obstacle and confirms the transaction’s compliance, reinforcing confidence in the partnership’s long‑term prospects.
“This historic collaboration tightly couples NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated computing stack with Intel’s CPUs and the vast x86 ecosystem,” said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. “Together, we will expand our ecosystems and lay the foundation for the next era of computing.” Intel’s management emphasized that the investment supports its turnaround strategy and underscores the company’s commitment to delivering high‑performance chips for AI workloads.
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