Intel rivals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Broadcom are reportedly exploring potential deals that could split the storied American chip giant. Broadcom has examined Intel's chip design and marketing unit,

Intel is testing its last shot at redemption. Nvidia and Broadcom are interested--but will they actually commit?

NVIDIA and Broadcom are testing chip manufacturing with Intel, according to Reuters. The partnership is a major step toward assessing the possibility of large-scale manufacturing contracts with Intel.