Meta Secures Qualcomm Dragonfly C1000 CPUs for 2028 Data Center Deployment
META•Meta Platforms signed a multi-generation supply agreement with Qualcomm to integrate Dragonfly C1000 data center CPUs and AI accelerators into its next-generation server fleet, with production set for the second half of 2028. The deal aims to boost power efficiency and diversify Meta's AI infrastructure, though financial terms remain undisclosed.
1. Supply Agreement Details
Meta Platforms has entered into a multi-generation supply agreement with Qualcomm to deploy Dragonfly C1000 CPUs and accompanying AI accelerators in its data center infrastructure. The partnership marks Meta as the first major customer for Qualcomm’s new data center silicon lineup.
2. Production Timeline and Technical Scope
Production of the Dragonfly C1000 CPUs for Meta’s server fleet is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2028. The agreement covers multiple future generations of the Dragonfly portfolio, though specific volume commitments and pricing benchmarks have not been disclosed.
3. Strategic Infrastructure Implications
The Dragonfly C1000 is designed to deliver enhanced performance per core and improved power efficiency for large-scale deployments, key for Meta’s expanding AI workloads. This deal diversifies Meta’s hardware supply chain and supports its long-term infrastructure modernization plans.
