Anthropic in early talks to buy DRAM-less AI inference chips from UK startup — Fractile's SRAM architecture reduces need for pricey memory during extreme pricing and shortage crunch
Anthropic is in early discussions to purchase AI inference chips from UK-based startup Fractile, which is developing DRAM-less chips using SRAM to reduce reliance on expensive external memory. The potential partnership would diversify Anthropic's chip supply beyond current providers Nvidia, Google, and Amazon. Fractile's technology aims to improve speed and reduce costs for running large AI models, though its chips are not expected to be commercially available until around 2027.
- ▪Anthropic is exploring a fourth AI chip supplier by engaging in early talks with UK startup Fractile.
- ▪Fractile's chip design uses on-die SRAM to co-locate memory and compute, reducing dependence on costly DRAM.
- ▪The company claims its architecture could run large language models 100 times faster and 10 times cheaper than Nvidia GPUs, based on simulations.
- ▪Fractile is reportedly raising $200 million at a $1 billion-plus valuation, with investors including Founders Fund and Accel.
- ▪Anthropic's annualized revenue run rate exceeded $30 billion in March 2026, increasing pressure to control inference costs.
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Tech Industry Artificial Intelligence Anthropic in early talks to buy DRAM-less AI inference chips from UK startup — Fractile's SRAM architecture reduces need for pricey memory during extreme pricing and shortage crunch News By Luke James published 3 May 2026 The Claude developer is exploring a fourth chip supplier alongside Nvidia, Google, and Amazon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Anthropic, AMD) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Anthropic has reportedly held early discussions with London-based chip startup Fractile about purchasing the…
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