Alibaba XuanTie C950: Powerful RVA23-Compliant 64-Bit RISC-V Core for Edge AI Computing – CNX Software

Xuantie C950 high performance 64-bit RISC-V CPU

Alibaba has introduced the XuanTie C950 high-performance, 64-bit multi-core CPU IP with an out-of-order superscalar microarchitecture, RVA23 profile compliant, and support for “all optional extensions” such as Vector Crypto, Zacas, and Zama16. The company also says the XuanTie C950 supports the proprietary XuanTie AME (Attached Matrix Extension) ISA and supports integration with the company’s XuanTie TPE (Tensor Processing Engine) IP. The new 64-bit RISC-V core will be found in SoCs with up to eight cores per cluster, targeting high-performance applications, such as cloud computing, edge computing, and AI computing. XuanTie C950 specifications: Architecture – RVA23 Profile Up to 8x cores clocked at 3.2 GHz; 22+/GHz Specint2006 base, or a score of around 70 at 3.2 GHz Pipeline – Superscalar out-of-order microarchitecture with 8-wide decode Floating Point – RISC-V F/D Extension Vector – RISC-V Vector Extension v1.0 with Vector Crypto support Matrix – XuanTie TPE coprocessor integration (AME v0.5) Hypervisor – […]

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Apple’s iOS 26.4 Update Introduces Age Verification in the UK

Apple now requires users in the UK to verify their age with the launch of iOS 26.4. In a support page on Apple’s website, the company says users must confirm that they’re over 18 to “use certain services or features, or take certain actions on their account.” UK users can confirm their age by scanning […]

Keychron’s Mechanical Keyboards Are Up to 60% Off

Keychron makes some of the best mechanical keyboards available, whether you’re something of an enthusiast who intends to hotswap switches or someone who doesn’t want to pay a lot to get a well-built clickity, clackity board. Thankfully, Keychron, Walmart, and Amazon are all discounting a swath of Keychron keyboards through March 31st as part of […]