Is RISC-V the future of compute? Alibaba thinks so as it launches a new server-grade chip that will compete with Xeon and EPYC CPUs

Is RISC-V the future of compute? Alibaba thinks so as it launches a new server-grade chip that will compete with Xeon and EPYC CPUs


  • Alibaba’s DAMO Academy has launched its first server-grade RISC-V processor
  • The C930 is designed for high-performance computing, rivaling Intel and AMD’s offerings
  • RISC-V’s open-source design avoids licensing fees and geopolitical restrictions…

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