Meta Secures Qualcomm Dragonfly C1000 CPUs for AI Infrastructure Starting H2 2028
META•Meta has signed a multi-year deal with Qualcomm to integrate its Dragonfly C1000 data center CPUs into Meta’s AI infrastructure beginning in the second half of 2028. The agreement supports Qualcomm’s goal of $15 billion in annual AI data center revenue by fiscal 2029 and bolsters Meta’s upcoming compute capacity.
1. Partnership Overview
Meta and Qualcomm have agreed on a multi-year collaboration under which Qualcomm will supply its Dragonfly C1000 data center processors to power Meta’s AI infrastructure starting in the second half of 2028. The processors are expected to form the backbone of Meta’s next-generation AI workloads across its data centers.
2. Strategic Impact for Meta
By integrating Qualcomm’s Dragonfly C1000 CPUs, Meta aims to scale its AI compute capabilities significantly, addressing growing demand for generative AI services and large language model training. The partnership aligns with Qualcomm’s plan to generate over $15 billion in AI data center revenue by fiscal 2029, ensuring a dedicated hardware pipeline for Meta’s future AI growth.
