NVIDIA launches the Vera CPU, which delivers 1.6 times more agents per watt than the fastest x86. The new architecture, based on Armv9.2-A, is designed to optimize AI and backend tasks.
The Vera CPU has 88 cores, 176 threads and 164 MB of L3 cache per CPU. Memory goes up to 1.5 TB via SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X at 9,600 MT/s, with 1.2 TB/s of bandwidth. It supports 88 PCIe 6.4 lanes and CXL 3.1. CUDA version 13.5 includes general support for the Vera Rubin platform, enabling enterprise production use. The Vera CPU was tested by Tom’s Hardware, which compared its performance with AMD and Intel CPUs, highlighting its advantage in backend and AI tasks. NVIDIA says the Vera CPU was designed for the transition to AI agent-based workflows.
It is available in cloud environments, such as Oracle Cloud, and in data center solutions. NVIDIA has partnerships with companies such as Oracle, Supermicro and Modal. More cores mean the CPU can process more operations at the same time, which is essential for AI agents that need to handle large volumes of data. The combination of these features means the Vera CPU runs more AI agents per watt than the fastest x86, something that can reduce power consumption in servers and data centers. The Vera CPU supports CXL 3.1, a protocol that enables communication between components, optimizing performance in complex systems.
These advances can help companies improve productivity without increasing energy use. The Armv9.2-A-based architecture also allows greater flexibility in terms of compatibility with other components, making integration easier across different cloud environments.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cores | 88 |
| Threads | 176 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB per core |
| Memory | Up to 1.5 TB |
| Memory speed | Up to 9,600 MT/s |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 1.2 TB/s (aggregate) |
| PCIe | 88 PCIe 6.4 lanes (CPU only), 96 PCIe 6.4 lanes (Vera Rubin) |
| CXL | CXL 3.1 support |
| TDP | Configurable 250 W – 450 W |
| Performance | 1.6x more agents per watt than the fastest x86 |
Price and availability
| Version | Price | Market | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 TB | US$ 9,400 | — | — |
| 5 TB | US$ 8,185 (converted from BRL 44,740.87) | Brazil | — |
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Vera CPU outperforms competitors in real-world tests
The Armv9.2-A architecture with 88 cores and 176 threads enables greater parallelism, speeding up complex AI and backend processes.
With information from blogs.nvidia.com, developer.nvidia.com and adrenaline.com.br.
Prices converted to US dollars from the original currency at the reference rate of 2026-11-05 (European Central Bank).
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