Thesis
Groq’s purpose-built LPU (Language Processing Unit) delivers the fastest, cheapest inference for large models, letting developers swap it in with two lines of code.
Key Points
- Custom silicon > GPUs: 2016-designed LPU is engineered solely for inference, not graphics.
- Global low-latency: LPU stacks run in data centers worldwide for “instant intelligence.”
- GroqCloud console: Pay-as-you-go API keeps speed and cost advantages at any scale.
Notable Data
- Chat speed ↑7.4×, cost ↓89% after switching to GroqCloud.
- Token use tripled without budget pain.
- McLaren F1 team uses Groq for real-time race analytics.
- $750 M raised Sept 2025 to meet surging demand.
Actionable Insight
Need faster, cheaper inference? Point your OpenAI-compatible client to GroqCloud—two-line swap, instant savings, no lock-in.