Sapphire Rapids

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

June 29, 2020May 23, 2021 David Schor Advanced Matrix Extension (AMX), AI, Intel, matrices, Sapphire Rapids, x86

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.

Architectures Roadmaps Server Processors Supercomputers Supercomputing 19

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

November 17, 2019May 25, 2021 David Schor 10 nm, 7 nm, Aurora, Intel, Sapphire Rapids, Supercomputer, Supercomputers, x86, Xe

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

Roadmaps

Leaked Intel Server Roadmap Shows Sapphire Rapids With DDR5/PCIe 5.0 For 2021, Granite Rapids For 2022

May 21, 2019May 25, 2021 David Schor 10nm, 7nm, Cooper Lake, Granite Rapids, Ice Lake, Sapphire Rapids, x86

A leaked roadmap of Intel server processors reveals some new details about their next-generation Sapphire Rapids and Granite Rapids processors.

Architectures Floorplanning Mobile Processors

Ice Lake Brings A New CPU, GPU, IPU, and I/Os, To Follow By Tiger Lake Next Year

May 12, 2019May 25, 2021 David Schor 10nm, 7nm, AVX-512, Gen11, Ice Lake, Sapphire Rapids, Tiger Lake

A look at Ice Lake mobile CPUs which bring a new CPU core, a new Gen11 GPU, and a new 4th Gen IPU as well the new roadmap detailed by Intel at their recent investor meeting which includes Xeon Sapphire Rapids CPUs and 7nm Xe Data Center GPGPUs for 2021.