Architectures

Intel’s Spring Crest NNP-L Initial Details

Architectures Neural Processors April 14, 2019 0

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

Architectures Embedded Processors Server Processors April 2, 2019 0

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.

Arm Launches New Neoverse N1 and E1 Server Cores

Architectures Embedded Processors Manycore Processors Server Processors February 20, 2019 3

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.

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

Architectures Mobile Processors January 14, 2019 0

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

Architectures Desktop Processors Roadmaps Server Processors December 23, 2018 0

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.

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

Architectures ARM TechCon 2018 Roadmaps Server Processors Supercomputing 18 December 16, 2018 2

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.

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

Architectures Hot Chips 30 Server Processors Supercomputing 18 December 9, 2018 0

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.

AMD Discloses Initial Zen 2 Details

Architectures Server Processors November 18, 2018 17

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

Architectures Hot Chips 30 Server Processors November 11, 2018 1

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

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

Architectures Embedded Processors Mobile Processors November 8, 2018 0

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