ChipsJuly 21, 2026via SiliconAngle
Google reportedly developing ‘Frozen v2’ AI chip optimized for Gemini models
Why it matters
Google is moving beyond third-party silicon to build custom chips optimized for its own models—a strategic play to reduce inference costs and lock in competitive advantage as Gemini deployment scales.
Key signals
- Codename: Frozen v2
- Expected 6-10x better performance per watt vs. current Google silicon
- Optimized for Gemini model series
- Source: The Information
- Status: In development (reported)
The hook
6-10x better performance per watt. Google's new 'Frozen v2' chip is about to reshape Gemini economics.
Google LLC is reportedly developing a new chip optimized to run its Gemini series of artificial intelligence models. Sources told The Information today that the processor is codenamed “Frozen v2.” According to the publication, it’s expected to provide between six and 10 times better performance per …