➀ Intel's SDC patent introduces virtual core fusion via software-hardware co-design to boost single-thread performance without physical scaling;
➀ The technology splits workloads across multiple cores using 'wormhole addresses' for parallel execution while maintaining program order;
➂ SDC enhances energy efficiency by 20-30% and enables dynamic reconfiguration between single/multi-thread modes, reducing reliance on advanced process nodes.
➀ High-performance CPU design is transitioning from traditional Out-of-Order (OOO) architectures to Time-Based OOO, leveraging RISC-V's open ecosystem to improve power efficiency and scalability.
➁ Condor Computing's Cuzco processor uses a slice-based microarchitecture and predictive scheduling via a Time Resource Matrix, enabling flexible configurations for datacenter, mobile, and automotive applications.
➂ Key advantages include superior performance-per-watt, simplified verification, and ISA extensibility, positioning RISC-V as a competitive alternative to legacy architectures like x86 and ARM.
➀ AMD发布了新的旗舰Ryzen 9 9950X3D处理器，拥有16核心、32线程和第二代3D V-Cache。
➁ 新的9950X3D晶圆设计展示了Zen 5的强大性能，与Ryzen 7 9800X3D相比，增加了第二个CCD。
➂ 9950X3D拥有16C/32T的CPU性能，总L3缓存为144MB，最大加速频率为5.7GHz。
➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.
➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.
➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.
➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.
➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.
➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.
➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.
➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.
➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.
➀ Traditional RF board design strategies are insufficient for high frequencies and dense layouts;
➁ Keysight and Modelithics collaborate on an advanced RF board simulation workflow;
➂ The use of 3D passive component models enhances simulation accuracy and reduces the risk of board re-spins.
➀ Arm计划推出其首款自研芯片，可能是一款服务器CPU芯片，将由台积电生产；
➁ 报道称，Arm已将Meta作为其首个客户之一，计划最早于今年夏天推出这款芯片；
➂ Arm原本设计半导体结构并将其设计许可给苹果、英伟达等公司，现在将带着自己的服务器CPU进入市场。
➀ PassMark观察到2025年初CPU性能下降；
➁ 推测原因可能是硬件或软件问题，如软件冗余或Windows 11的影响；
➂ 注意到自2020年以来，超过8核心处理器的采用率停滞不前。
➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.
➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.
➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.
➀ The ASUS AI POD, featuring the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform, is set for March 2025 shipping.
➁ It boasts 26 NVIDIA GRACE CPUs, 72 Blackwell GPUs, and advanced cooling, offering significant AI performance enhancements.
➂ Designed for data centers, it supports large-scale AI training and inference, with ASUS providing full-service solutions.
➀ Intel plans to release its next-generation Panther Lake CPUs in the second half of 2025 using the new Intel 18A process node.
➁ These CPUs will enter mass production in 2025, with more details on desktop availability expected soon.
➂ In 2026, Intel will follow up with the Nova Lake CPUs, promising enhanced performance and cost efficiency.
➀ ACEMAGIC announces the pre-sale of its new F3A AI 370 Mini-PC, featuring AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU.
➁ The Mini-PC supports up to 96GB RAM, up to 4TB SSD storage, and advanced cooling solutions.
➂ It is ideal for creators, professionals, and high-end gamers.
➀ Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs have been spotted in shipping manifests, indicating progress on their next-gen consumer platform.
➁ The next CPU architecture from Intel will be Panther Lake, showcased at CES 2025, and will be the company's first consumer platform on its new Intel 18A process node.
➂ Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs are expected to be fabricated on Intel 14A or TSMC 2nm, and will not feature on-package memory.
➀ A new architecture for RISC-V CPUs introduces advanced matrix extensions and custom quantization instructions that significantly improve CNN acceleration.
➁ The design features scalable, VLEN-agnostic matrix multiplication instructions, ensuring consistent performance across different hardware configurations.
➂ A 2D load/store unit optimizes memory access for matrices, reducing overhead and increasing computational efficiency.
