• Qualcomm Oryon vs Arm Cortex-X925

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    The prime Qualcomm Oryon CPU in the Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone processor has a 19% higher peak clock rate than the Arm Cortex-X925 in the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 but is only 12% faster owing to the X925’s greater IPC. continue reading


  • Chips Act Backs Chiplets

    Jon and Ponch

    The Chips Act offers funds for companies involved in packaging and chiplets. Even if you don’t consider your organization to have packaging expertise, you may find an opportunity for it to contribute—and get a grant. However, you must act fast. Ten-page concept papers are due December 20. I’m available to help you apply. continue reading


  • Arm Yanks Qualcomm’s Architecture License as Dispute Festers

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    Arm has terminated Qualcomm’s architecture license, escalating their ongoing dispute emerging from Qualcomm’s Nuvia takeover. The move affects both companies, as well as the broader semiconductor, smartphone, and PC industries. continue reading


  • Semidynamics Integrates RISC-V Matrix Math

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    The Semidynamics AI processing element combines a RISC-V CPU with vector and tensor units, integrating—versus—attaching matrix acceleration. The company’s memory-access technology and customizable cores help it stand out in the crowded RISC-V market. continue reading


  • Arteris Expands NoC Offerings for AI Accelerators

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    Arteris has introduced mesh-topology support for its FlexNoC and Ncore NoC IP, catering to the growing demand from AI accelerators and many-core processors. The company’s parameterizable NoC solutions offer flexibility, performance, power efficiency, and—most importantly—scalability. continue reading


  • AMD Epyc 9005, MI325X, and Salina Debut at AI Gala

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    AMD paraded new data-center and PC processors at an AI-themed pep rally this week that featured partners and customers cheering the company’s advancements. Most of the products had been discussed previously but in only vague terms. continue reading



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