David Schor

The x86 Advanced Matrix Extension (AMX) Brings Matrix Operations; To Debut with Sapphire Rapids

Architectures June 29, 2020 7

Intel publishes details of its upcoming Advanced Matrix Extension (AMX), an x86 extension set to debut with Sapphire Rapids that introduces a new matrix register file and accompanying matrix operations.

Arm’s New Cortex-M55 Breathes Helium

Architectures Embedded Processors June 20, 2020 0

A look at the new Cortex-M55, an embedded ARMv8 core with the new Helium vector extension.

Intel Launches Lakefield: An Experiment With Multiple New Technologies

Mobile Processors June 15, 2020 2

Intel launches Lakefield, a 3D SoC with a new form factor for ultra-mobile devices. This microprocessor allows the chip giant to dabble with a number of new complementary technologies that could potentially find broader uses in the future.

Arm Unveils the Cortex-A78: When Less Is More

Architectures Mobile Processors May 26, 2020 0

Arm unveils the Cortex-A78 microarchitecture for next-generation flagship smartphones.

Arm Cortex-X1: The First From The Cortex-X Custom Program

Architectures Mobile Processors May 26, 2020 0

Arm launches the Cortex-X1, their most powerful Cortex CPU to date. This is the first CPU from the new Cortex-X Custom Program.

IBM Releases Power ISA v3.1; To Present POWER10 At Hot Chips 32

Hot Chips 32 Server Processors May 23, 2020 0

IBM releases Power ISA v3.1. Among the new instructions, there is new bfloat16 support, new reduced-precision outer-product operations including 4-bit integers, and new instruction prefixes. IBM plans on presenting POWER10 at Hot Chips 32.

Left, Right, Above, and Under: Intel 3D Packaging Tech Gains Omnidirectionality

Interconnects Packaging Process Technologies May 17, 2020 3

A look at ODI, a new family of packaging interconnect technologies that bridges the gap between Intel’s EMIB (2.5D) and Foveros (3D) by providing the flexibility of an EMIB in 3D with additional benefits of thermal & power.