Nvidia Brings CUDA to RISC-V: A Game Changer for AI Computing?

At the 2025 RISC-V Summit in China, Nvidia announced CUDA support for RISC-V CPUs. This allows RISC-V to become the primary processor in CUDA-based AI systems, traditionally dominated by x86 or Arm. This move expands CUDA's reach and offers Nvidia a strategic advantage in the Chinese market. The integration suggests Nvidia sees significant potential for RISC-V in data centers and edge devices, potentially influencing future AI and HPC processor designs and encouraging other companies to follow suit.