The giant chip makers' big pact isn't just a technical twist—it could mean some major changes for the PC market. Here's what we still don't know.

Nvidia is investing $5 billion into Intel and partnering to integrate RTX chiplets on consumer and AI processors.

That's right, peeps, Intel and Nvidia have released a joint statement revealing plans to work together to build new computing products based on Intel's x86 CPUs and Nvidia's GPUs. Oh, and Nvidia is investing $5 billion in Intel. Hold that thought.

In an industry-shaking announcement, Intel and Nvidia have just announced that they're collaborating on future CPUs with Nvidia iGPUs.

Nvidia rules PC graphics with an iron fist, but currently lacks an integrated graphics play. That’s created a few safe spaces— like portable gaming laptops and gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck—where Nvidia’s advantages are irrelevant.

NVIDIA has today announced it will invest $5 billion in Intel as part of a new collaboration between the two companies. In a statement, NVIDIA said it would work with its ailing rival to “jointly develop multiple generations of custom data center and PC products.”

The deal is a clear positive for Intel but also represents a winning move for AI chip leader Nvidia. As part of the deal, Nvidia will integrate Intel's chips into its AI infrastructure platforms. AI is an area where Intel has fallen behind,

The impact for enterprises in terms of chip availability, pricing and functionality is unclear, but it all-but kills worries about Intel’s near-term viability.

Nvidia’s $5 billion deal solves four problems for Intel, but it doesn’t address the company’s biggest issue: manufacturing technology.