Oxmiq Labs Inc., a relatively new startup led by renowned tech figure Raja Koduri, has surfaced with claims that its innovative RISC-V architecture will redefine the GPU industry. The startup’s announcement includes a bold promise to balance multimodal computing flexibility alongside significant performance enhancements tailored for graphics and AI applications.

“Oxmiq delivers solutions that balance multimodal computing flexibility with the radical performance improvements required for next-generation graphics and AI workloads for its customers.”

This remark comes from Oxmiq’s official press release at Business Wire, where it describes its licensable GPU technology designed from foundational principles utilizing breakthroughs such as nano agents in silicon. Although the details are vague, the excitement surrounding this project’s potential is palpable.

Koduri’s ambition appears ambitious, offering a modular architecture that integrates multiple computing engines intended for specific workloads, targeting both AI and computational graphics sectors. However, the product is not meant for gaming PCs but is instead aimed at large data centers that process AI and scientific data.

The foundational technology, termed OxCore, remains shrouded in mystery; the company has yet to announce comprehensive information about its offerings. Despite this uncertainty, Oxmiq is already exploring partnerships with established players in the industry, hinting at the participation of Jim Keller’s Tenstorrent. Keller acknowledges that OXPython, a software solution developed by Oxmiq, will enable Python-based CUDA applications to run seamlessly on non-NVIDIA hardware without any code alterations.