Microsoft has decided to extend support for Windows 10 for an additional year in response to user backlash. However, the effectiveness of this extension remains questionable.
The article discusses advancements in garbage collector scanning for .NET CoreCLR, specifically targeting Arm64 architecture. These improvements aim to enhance runtime performance for applications that require significant memory resources.
Q4 PC shipments increased by 9.6% year-over-year, totaling 76.4 million units, as reported by IDC. This growth was largely attributed to the end of support for Windows 10, prompting consumers to upgrade their devices.
The article discusses Memory DisOrder, a timerless side-channel that exploits memory re-orderings to infer activity from other processes in parallel processing units. It highlights the vulnerability of mainstream processors to cross-process signals and demonstrates the potential for covert channel attacks and application fingerprinting.
The article introduces CounterPoint, a framework designed to test microarchitectural models against performance counter data to identify inconsistencies. It highlights the challenges posed by vague specifications and multiplexing noise in interpreting hardware event counters.
The article introduces Cohet, a novel CXL-driven coherent heterogeneous computing framework that aims to enhance the interaction between CPUs and XPUs. It addresses the limitations of traditional heterogeneous systems by creating a unified memory pool and decoupling compute and memory resources.
The article discusses the transition of advanced AI models from cloud environments to local supercomputers, drawing parallels to the evolution of computing from minicomputers to mainframes. This shift highlights the growing capabilities and relevance of local computing power in handling complex AI tasks.
AMD has unveiled its new Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series processors, which offer up to 60 NPU TOPS for enhanced AI capabilities in PCs. Additionally, the introduction of Ryzen AI Max+ SKUs aims to elevate performance in ultra-thin notebooks and workstations for various applications including gaming and AI.
The article discusses Efficient Computer's new processor, which is claimed to be 100 times more energy efficient than existing general-purpose processors. It reflects on the historical context of processor architecture development since the 1970s.
The article highlights the top five PC vendors based on preliminary results for Q3 2025, as reported by IDC. It provides insights into worldwide traditional PC shipments, market share, and year-over-year growth.
Rabin Sugumar, a former Chief Architect at Marvell/Cavium, has transitioned to lead Akeana, bringing his expertise in high-performance processor architecture. He is recognized for his contributions to the ThunderX Arm server processor line, particularly the ThunderX3, which achieved notable performance metrics.
The article discusses the challenges in verifying complex RISC-V processors due to their advanced features. It highlights the integration of test generation with hardware emulation as a solution to these verification hurdles.
AMD, under CEO Lisa Su, has transformed from a struggling company to a strong competitor against Intel in the datacenter market, largely due to innovations in its Zen microarchitecture and Epyc server chips. The article discusses AMD's ongoing efforts to develop Yottascale AI compute capabilities.
This study benchmarks various convolution algorithms for CPU-based CNN inference, highlighting the under-optimization of CPU implementations compared to GPUs and NPUs. It presents a cross-vendor comparison of CPU energy consumption, revealing that existing model-specific registers significantly underestimate power usage during convolution inference.
The article highlights that over half of the upcoming global data centers will be developed in the United States, indicating a significant concentration of data center activity. This trend underscores the U.S. dominance in the data center market, driven by land purchases and construction plans.
Martin Dixon from Google presented at a RISC-V summit, discussing the integration of RISC-V architecture into Google's extensive data center infrastructure. His presentation metaphorically described this integration as a 'road trip' through the company's vision for future computing.
AWS has introduced its Graviton5-based EC2 M9g instances, which promise enhanced performance, core density, and security features. This marks a significant advancement in AWS's CPU offerings, emphasizing efficiency and power.
India has launched the DHRUV64, its first indigenous 64-bit dual-core processor aimed at embedded and industrial systems. This marks a significant step in India's semiconductor capabilities.
Q3 sales of datacentre components surged 40% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for AI accelerators, CPUs, HBM, NICs, and storage drives. This growth reflects the increasing importance of data centers in the current technological landscape.
The paper presents a methodology for workload characterization in branch prediction, introducing two new identifiers: branch working set size and branch predictability. These identifiers are correlated with misprediction rates in modern branch prediction schemes, enhancing performance and energy efficiency.