OpenAI reveals Jalapeno chip: B200-level throughput with novel speculate-decode split
appenz · x · 2026-08-26
OpenAI showcased its Jalapeno chip at HotChips. It offers throughput comparable to a B200 but with lower power consumption and higher efficiency at high token rates. The most notable feature is the separation of Speculate and Decode into distinct phases using different models, a novel architectural approach.
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