Qualcomm and Meta Sign Multi-Generation Data Center CPU Agreement

Qualcomm Technologies and Meta have entered into a strategic multi-generation collaboration for data center CPUs, announced in a press release. The agreement designates Qualcomm as a supplier for Meta’s future data center processors, beginning with the Qualcomm Dragonfly C1000 CPU, which is scheduled to enter production in the second half of 2028.

The Dragonfly C1000 is designed to power Meta’s next server fleet and is built to deliver high performance and power efficiency for large-scale deployments. Qualcomm stated that the CPU will provide strong performance per core and improved energy efficiency to reduce total cost of ownership in large compute environments.

The collaboration extends the companies’ existing partnership from consumer devices into data center infrastructure. Qualcomm described the deal as part of a multi-generation roadmap that combines advanced compute, connectivity, and system-level optimization to support Meta’s expanding compute footprint.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company is building the infrastructure needed to support its AI initiatives, while Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon called the agreement a validation of Qualcomm’s data center strategy.