
SiFive has added matrix instructions to its RISC-V CPUs for AI. Targeting microcontrollers to data centers, the new cores can be used singly or replicated hundreds of times. continue reading

As of 25 September 2024, the Imagination Technologies website no longer features CPUs under the heading Technologies. Considering RISC-V market dynamics, it’s not for a lack of imagination the company is scaling back. continue reading

Granite Rapids is Intel’s third consecutive Xeon launch to have gone well, meeting expectations the company has been setting for the past two years. Closing the say-do gap is essential to restore confidence in the company. continue reading
Intel has been the subject of acquisition rumors. A Broadcom or private equity deal makes more sense than a Qualcomm acquisition, but an independent Intel is the best course. continue reading

Nvidia keeps the crown, Untether shows power efficiency, and other suppliers make strides in the MLPerf 4.1 data-center inference results. continue reading
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