Intensivate

Intensivate is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on advanced processor technology for analytics and database workloads. The company develops chips and accelerator cards utilizing patented cluster CPU technology, optimized for memory-intensive parallel processing. Their solutions offer significant efficiency gains, achieving up to 7x better performance per watt compared to Intel cores and 6x compared to AMD cores. One of their servers can replace 60 Intel-based servers for compute-intensive tasks, while also reducing power and area usage by up to 90%.

The main products include the Intensivate Processing Unit (IPU), a compact server module designed for big data workloads, and accelerator cards that enhance analytics and database performance. The IPU features low-power DDR5 memory and is designed to handle long latencies efficiently, using only 20W. The leadership team includes CEO Zach Deiri and CTO Sean Halle, both bringing extensive experience in technology and engineering. Intensivate targets a growing market in big data servers, aiming to provide innovative solutions for OEMs, cloud providers, and enterprises.