Architectures

Intel’s Spring Crest NNP-L Initial Details

David SchorArchitectures, Neural ProcessorsApril 14, 2019 Tagged 16nm, AI, Intel, Lake Crest, neural processors, NNP, NNP-I, NNP-L, Spring Crest

An initial look into Intel’s upcoming Nervana Neural Network Processor (NNP) accelerators.

Intel Rolls Out Next-Gen Data Center Portfolio; 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Optane DC, Hewitt Lake, and Cascade Lake With Up to 56 Cores

David SchorArchitectures, Embedded Processors, Server ProcessorsApril 2, 2019 Tagged 14nm, 800 Series Ethernet, Cascade Lake, Columbiaville, data center, Hewitt Lake, Optane DC, Skylake-SP, Speed Select Technology, x86, Xeon Bronze, Xeon D, Xeon Gold, Xeon Platinum, Xeon Scalable, Xeon Silver

Intel is launching their next-generation data center infrastructure product portfolio including Cascade Lake with up to 56 cores, new lower-power Hewitt Lake processors, Optane DC SSD and persistent memory DIMMs, as well as 100 Gb Ethernet.

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Arm Launches New Neoverse N1 and E1 Server Cores

David SchorArchitectures, Embedded Processors, Manycore Processors, Server ProcessorsFebruary 20, 2019 Tagged 7nm, AI, Ares, ARM, ARMv8, E1, edge computing, hyperscalers, N1, neoverse, Supercomputers

Affirming their commitment to infrastructure, Arm is launching two new server-grade platforms – the Neoverse N1 and E1. The new platforms are designed to offer new Arm-based high-performance compute and high-throughput performance IP options.

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Samsung Discloses Exynos M4 Changes, Upgrades Support for ARMv8.2, Rearranges The Back-End

David SchorArchitectures, Mobile ProcessorsJanuary 14, 2019 Tagged 8LPP, ARM, ARMv8, ARMv8.2, Exynos, Samsung

Samsung details the initial changes to the Exynos M4 core found in the Exynos 9820 which will be in Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S10 smartphone.

Intel Reveals 10nm Sunny Cove Core, a New Core Roadmap, and Teases Ice Lake Chips

David SchorArchitectures, Desktop Processors, Roadmaps, Server ProcessorsDecember 23, 2018 Tagged 10nm, 7nm, AVX-512, Foveros, Golden Cove, Gracemont, Ice Lake, Palm Cove, Sunny Cove, Tremont, Willow Cove, x86

Last week Intel disclosed initial details of their next-generation core microarchitecture, Sunny Cove, which will make it into future Ice Lake client and server chips among other products.

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Arm Targets Data Centers with New Roadmaps, Architectures, and Standards

David SchorArchitectures, ARM TechCon 2018, Roadmaps, Server Processors, Supercomputing 18December 16, 2018 Tagged 5nm, 7nm, Ares, ARM, data center, neoverse, Poseidon, SBBR, SBSA, ServerReady, Zeus

Arm outlines server strategy with an ambitious plan to make a dent in the data center business that is dominated by Intel through standardization and a new roadmap with high-performance ‘server-class’ cores.

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A Look at NEC’s Latest Vector Processor, the SX-Aurora

David SchorArchitectures, Hot Chips 30, Server Processors, Supercomputing 18December 9, 2018 Tagged 16nm, 3D packaging, HBM2, interposer, multi-chip package, NEC, Packaging, SIMD, SX series, SX-Aurora, vector processors

A look at the NEC SX-Aurora, their latest vector processor – increasing compute while maintaining a high B/F through six HBM2 modules leveraging TSMC 2nd gen CoWoS technology. The SX-Aurora introduces a new form factor, system architecture, and execution model.

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AMD Discloses Initial Zen 2 Details

David SchorArchitectures, Server ProcessorsNovember 18, 2018 Tagged 14nm, 7nm, AMD, Rome, x86, Zen, Zen 2, Zen 4

Following AMD’s recent Zen 2 and Rome disclosure, here’s a look at what has changed and what second-generation EPYC brings to the table.

Intel Cascade Lake Brings Hardware Mitigations, AI Acceleration, SCM Support

David SchorArchitectures, Hot Chips 30, Server ProcessorsNovember 11, 2018 Tagged 14nm, AVX-512, AVX512VNNI, Cascade Lake, Cascade Lake AP, Cascade Lake SP, CSL, CSX, Intel, persistent memory, SCM, Skylake, storage-class memory, x86

A look at Cascade Lake, Intel’s microarchitecture for next-generation Xeon microprocessors featuring process enhancements, persistent memory support, and AI acceleration.

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SiFive Launches 7 Series, Their Highest Performance RISC-V Cores

David SchorArchitectures, Embedded Processors, Mobile ProcessorsNovember 8, 2018 Tagged RISC-V, SiFive

SiFive launches 7 Series, their highest-performance RISC-V cores.