➀ Intel confirms the use of Coyote Cove P-cores and Arctic Wolf E-cores for the 2026 client processor Nova Lake; ➁ Panther Cove P-cores for the server processor Diamond Rapids; ➂ No SMT or E-cores in the initial Panther Cove server chips, SMT to be reintroduced in the follow-up generation.
Recent #processor news in the semiconductor industry
➀ AVX-512 instructions are set to return to Intel's consumer desktop CPUs; ➁ The latest release of Intel's oneDNN library adds early support for AVX10.2 with full 512-bit width; ➂ This new feature targets 'future Intel Core' processors, possibly the Nova Lake architecture for 2026.
➀ Renesas launched the RZ/G3E 64-bit microprocessor for AI-driven HMI systems with quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 and Ethos-U55 NPU；
➁ Supports dual Full HD video, PCIe 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen2, and low-power modes (50mW standby)；
➂ Targets industrial IoT, healthcare, and smart buildings with enhanced edge computing and real-time sensing.
➀ AMD has launched the Zen3-based Ryzen 5 5500X3D, an AM4 processor with 64 MB of 3D V-Cache; ➁ It has a lower clock speed than the 5600X3D but maintains a 105W TDP; ➂ The processor is currently available exclusively in Latin America.
➀ ASUS has referenced the upcoming Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series in promotional materials for its Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WiFi motherboard;
➁ The Threadripper Pro 9000 series, codenamed Shimada Peak, will support up to 96 cores and 192 threads;
➂ AMD is expected to announce key products at Computex, potentially including the Threadripper 9000 series launch.
➀ Intel's next-generation Nova Lake CPUs are expected to use the new LGA1954 socket.
➁ The switch is indicated by shipping documents from NBD.ltd.
➂ The information suggests that Intel is actively distributing LGA1954 testing hardware to its global facilities.
Chinese researchers have built a 32-bit RISC-V processor using molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) on a sapphire substrate. The processor, RV32-WUJI, has 6000 transistors and operates at KHz speeds, executing the full RISC-V 32-bit instruction set. The researchers used machine learning to optimize the wiring and materials for the transistors. The overall yield was over 99.9 percent, with a chip-level yield of 99.8 percent.
➀ Intel has entered risk production on 18A, a process designed to compete with TSMC's 2nm technology;
➁ Kevin O'Buckley, SVP of Foundry Services, emphasized the importance of risk production in scaling up manufacturing;
➂ The 18A process features backside power delivery, a feature not present in TSMC's 2nm process;
➃ Intel is expected to use the 18A process for its next processor generation, Panther Lake.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has reached an all-time low price of $532 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025;
➁ The processor offers 16 cores and 32 threads with a combined L2/L3 cache of 80MB and a TDP of 170W;
➂ It is suitable for multi-core and multi-threaded workloads, though it may not be the best choice for gaming.
➀ AMD is rumored to be preparing the Gorgon Point APU series, a successor to the Strix Point lineup, set for a 2026 launch.
➁ The refresh is expected to offer a single-digit performance boost over the existing Strix Point offerings.
➂ Gorgon Point is said to be a drop-in replacement for Strix Point designs, supporting the same FP8 package and featuring Zen 5/5c CPU cores and an RDNA 3.5 GPU.
HP has refreshed its premium consumer laptop lineup, the OmniBook X, with new convertibles and a large clamshell design. The updates include new lattice-free keyboards and feature chips from both Intel and AMD.
The new machines range in size from 14-inch to 17.3-inch and include options for Intel Core Ultra processors and AMD Ryzen AI processors. They also feature OLED touch displays and various GPU options, including Nvidia's discrete GPUs.
HP has also introduced a lattice-free keyboard design and a range of storage and memory options. The laptops are positioned as AI-focused devices, though their AI capabilities are still in development.
➀ AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors are set to launch on March 12th; ➁ Priced at $599 and $699 respectively; ➂ Both processors feature AMD's 3D V-Cache technology.
➀ Qualcomm is rumored to introduce a high-end CPU with up to 18 cores for Windows PCs; ➁ The new processor, known as Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2, is expected to be paired with 48 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD; ➂ The processor is internally identified as SC8480XP and may have a TDP above 80W.
➀ The Lenovo Legion Go S offers an improved design over its predecessor, but its performance and value are questionable.
➁ The device features a new AMD processor and a smaller display, which impacts its gaming capabilities.
➂ Battery life, audio quality, and upgradeability are also discussed, with some drawbacks noted.
➀ Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh is rumored to focus on enhancing NPU capabilities; ➁ The new NPU is expected to offer up to 48 TOPS, a significant improvement over the current 13 TOPS; ➂ The update may include the Core Ultra 300H series for Panther Lake and the 300S/300HX series for Arrow Lake.
➀ Seco将在3月份的嵌入式世界展会上推出基于Intel Processor N系列的计算机模块；
➁ 这些处理器被称为Twin Lake，具有多达八个'Efficiency'核心，针对6至15W的功耗应用；
➂ SOM-SMARC-TWL具有SMARC（智能移动架构）外形尺寸，提供2x NBase-T、2x USB 3.2 Gen 2、6x USB 2.0和4x PCIe Gen 3通道等连接选项；
➃ SOM-COMe-CT6-TWL是类似处理器板，但采用COM Express Type 6 Compact外形尺寸。
➀ Intel confirms the arrival of Panther Lake in 2025 and Nova Lake in 2026; ➁ Panther Lake is the successor to the Core Ultra 200 series, with an uncertain desktop market future; ➂ Nova Lake is expected to feature a new architecture with dual CPU tiles, including hybrid architecture with P-cores and E-cores.
➀ Intel has launched its Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors to improve mobile computing for businesses, creators, and gamers, featuring AI enhancements, efficiency, and performance improvements.
➁ Intel also introduced the Intel Core Ultra 200V series for Intel vPro commercial customers, combining performance, efficiency, security, and manageability to enhance business computing.
➂ These processors are designed to modernize business IT environments, improve performance, security, and efficiency, and are part of Intel's commitment to empowering IT professionals with AI-enhanced security and advanced fleet management tools.
➀ SIA批评拜登政府对AI出口的决定；➁ Raspberry Pi 5升级，价格更高；➂ Ditronix发布用于Raspberry Pi的能源监控板；➃ 研究钠离子电池的新进展；➄ Intel的Panther Lake处理器在18A工艺上开始采样。
➀ SpacemiT introduces the VitalStone V100 with up to 64 RISC-V cores; ➁ The processor is based on OpenC910 project design and is made on a 12nm process technology; ➂ Each core achieves a SPEC CINT2006 integer score of 9, placing it on par with older processors like the Intel Xeon E5520 and AMD Opteron 6212 but with a higher core count.
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