Server Processors

Centaur New x86 Server Processor Packs an AI Punch

Architectures Neural Processors Server Processors January 24, 2020 3

A look at Centaur’s new server-class x86 SoC with an integrated neural processor.

Zhaoxin Unveiled Next-Generation x86 SoC Plans: 32-Core Servers, Sub-7nm Client Designs

Desktop Processors Mobile Processors Roadmaps Server Processors December 12, 2019 0

Zhaoxin unveiled plans for two new x86 SoC designs: a high-performance 16-nanometer server chip with up to 32 cores and a separate 7 nm mobile and desktop chip.

Centaur Unveils Its New Server-Class x86 Core: CNS; Adds AVX-512

Architectures Embedded Processors Neural Processors Server Processors December 9, 2019 2

Centaur lifts the veil on CNS, its next-generation x86 core for data center and edge computing. The core improving performance in many areas and adds support for the AVX-512 extension.

NEC Refreshes SX-Aurora Vector Engine, Outlines Roadmap

Roadmaps Server Processors Supercomputing 19 November 30, 2019 2

NEC refreshes its SX-Aurora Vector Engine accelerator cards, adopts AMD processors, and outlines roadmap.

SC19: Aurora Supercomputer To Feature Intel First Exascale Xe GPGPU, 7nm Ponte Vecchio

Architectures Roadmaps Server Processors Supercomputers Supercomputing 19 November 17, 2019 1

Intel unveils the node architecture of the Aurora Supercomputer; the system will feature Intel’s first Xe GPGPU for HPC, 7nm Ponte Vecchio.

Arm Makes Headway In HPC, Cloud

Server Processors November 13, 2019 0

Arm makes headway in HPC and cloud with Cray’s new support for the Fujitsu A64FX and Microsoft deployment of Marvell’s ThunderX2 processors.

Marvell Lays Out ARM Server Roadmap

Roadmaps Server Processors November 9, 2019 0

Marvell outlines its current and future Arm server microprocessor roadmap, aiming at a 2-year cadence with greater than 2x performance gen-over-gen.

AMD Announces 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper

Desktop Processors Server Processors November 8, 2019 0

AMD announces 3rd-generation Ryzen Threadripper microprocessors with up to 32 cores.

IBM Adds POWER9 AIO, Pushes for an Open Memory-Agnostic Interface

Architectures Hot Chips 31 Interconnects Server Processors November 3, 2019 0

IBM adds a third variant of POWER9, the POWER9 Advanced I/O (AIO) processor which incorporates the Open Memory Interface (OMI), a new open memory-agnostic interface.

AMD’s New EPYC 7H12: A Specially-Binned HPC Processor

Server Processors September 20, 2019 0

AMD Introduces the EPYC 7H12, a new 280 W, 64-Core, processor built specifically for HPC customers.