Try to investigate the differences between the x86 and ARM processor families (or x86 and the Apple M1), and you'll see the acronyms CISC and RISC. It's a common way to frame the discussion, but not a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim is a principal analyst and partner at TIRIAS Research. Discussions about CPUs often frame one instruction set architecture ...

Akeana, a well-funded, 150-strong configurable RISC-V processor startup came out of stealth mode earlier this month to challenge the ‘status quo’ of the semiconductor industry, hoping to unseat both ...

The Power architecture doesn’t get the attention it deserves. With Power5 servers finally shipping, even non-Big Blue shops should take look again If all things were equal and IBM made its systems as ...

WIRRAL, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LDRA today announced that the LDRA tool suite now supports the hardware-based, multicore mitigation capabilities of RISC-V processors such as Microchip, Synopsys and ...

Old-timers might recall the idea of "RISC" as a once-upon-a-time processor design ideology. RISC processors were mostly used for servers from Sun Microsystems, DEC, and other companies of a bygone era ...

The tech industry is witnessing a significant shift as the RISC-V 2024 architecture gains momentum, posing a formidable challenge and excellent alternative to established proprietary instruction set ...

There’s been a significant shift toward RISC-V architectures in SoC design. This article highlights its impact on the semiconductor industry and role in fostering innovation and flexibility in ...

Intel has announced a billion-dollar development fund to support its nascent foundry ecosystem. IFS (Intel Foundry Services) wants to partner with a range of other firms to develop platform building ...