Qualcomm Trading Volume Drops 27% to 86th Rank as it Re-enters Data Center CPU Market

On May 20, 2025, Qualcomm's trading volume reached 8.06 billion, a 27.13% decrease from the previous day, ranking 86th in the day's stock market. Qualcomm (QCOM) rose 0.08%, marking two consecutive days of gains, with a total increase of 0.87% over the past two days.

Qualcomm has announced its re-entry into the data center CPU market, planning to develop custom processors that will integrate with Nvidia's technology. This move is part of a broader strategy to diversify its business, which has traditionally relied heavily on smartphone processors and modems. The company aims to leverage Nvidia's AI chips to enhance the performance of its data center processors.

Qualcomm's decision to enter the data center market is seen as a strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for data center solutions. The data center segment is expected to be the fastest-growing area in the semiconductor market over the next five years, driven by the increasing need for AI and high-performance computing.

Qualcomm's new custom CPUs will be designed to interface seamlessly with Nvidia's AI GPUs, utilizing NVLink Fusion technology. This integration is expected to provide faster and more efficient data processing capabilities, positioning Qualcomm as a strong competitor in the data center market.