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Hot Chips 2024 Roundup: Day 2 Takeaways
Last week, organizations presented their newest processor technology at Hot Chips. Below is an observation from each Day 2 presentation other than the keynotes. continue reading
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Hot Chips 2024 Roundup: Day 1 Takeaways
Last week, various organizations presented their newest processors at Hot Chips. Typical of recent years, most focused on AI processing, but several talks covered general-purpose CPUs. Below is an observation from each Day 1 presentation. continue reading
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Computer Historian Finds Pentium Rug
Computer historian and reverse engineer Ken Shirriff found a traditional Navajo rug woven to resemble a die shot of the original Intel Pentium. Commissioned by Intel as a gift to the American Indian Science & Engineering Society, it’s exhibited at the National Gallery of Art. It’s fun to think back to a time when Intel… continue reading
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Akeana Emerges with High-Performance RISC-V Cores
Akeana offers a range of configurable RISC-V cores targeting various applications. While high-end RISC-V adoption remains uncertain, Akeana’s high-performance CPUs and experienced team position it well if/when high-end RISC-V cores take off. continue reading
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AMD Gambles $4.9 Billion on ZT Systems to Accelerate AI Sales
AMD’s acquisition of ZT Systems aims to bolster its AI accelerator business with complete system designs. It should strengthen AMD’s position in the competitive AI market, but a previous acquisition proves such deals can go bust. continue reading
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Tests Show Arm Server Chips Rival x86 Processors
AWS’s Graviton 4 processor, based on Arm’s Neoverse V2 CPU, delivers performance comparable to AMD’s high-core-count Epyc processors in many server workloads. While Epyc still holds advantages in certain areas, Graviton’s lower cost and strong performance in HPC workloads make it a compelling option. The rise of Arm-based servers marks a significant shift in the… continue reading
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