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Google Unveils Ironwood TPU: 42.5 Exaflops for AI

4/9/2025

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At the Cloud Next 2025 event, Google Cloud introduced Ironwood, its groundbreaking Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) tailored for inference. With a staggering 42.5 exaflops of computing power and enhanced energy efficiency, Ironwood elevates AI capabilities, particularly for advanced models like Gemini 2.5, solidifying Google’s position in the fierce competition with AWS and Microsoft Azure.

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At the Cloud Next 2025 event, Google Cloud introduced Ironwood, its groundbreaking Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) tailored for inference. With a staggering 42.5 exaflops of computing power and enhanced energy efficiency, Ironwood elevates AI capabilities, particularly for advanced models like Gemini 2.5, solidifying Google’s position in the fierce competition with AWS and Microsoft Azure.