# Google in talks with Marvell to develop a memory processing unit.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-20 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Google is working with Marvell on a memory processing unit to enhance AI workload data movement.
- A next-generation TPU specifically optimized for running AI models is under consideration by Google and Marvell.
- The memory chip's design could be finalized as early as next year before test production.
- These custom chips aim to reduce Google's reliance on Nvidia's dominant AI computing GPUs.

**Companies:** Google, Marvell
**Countries:** United States

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