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Linux Software Optimizations for Intel’s Xeon 6700E “Sierra Forest” E-Core CPUs Continue to Yield Benefits

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Linux Software Optimizations for Intel’s Xeon 6700E “Sierra Forest” E-Core CPUs Continue to Yield Benefits

Intel’s Clear Linux distribution is known for its aggressive software optimizations targeted at high-core-count Xeon processors with AVX-512 capabilities. Phoronix articles have highlighted the performance benefits of Clear Linux over other Linux distributions due to its optimized software built for advanced x86_64 microarchitecture features. With the release of the Intel Xeon 6700E “Sierra Forest” processors, … Read more

Intel’s Xeon E-core processors fueling next-generation AI

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Intel’s Xeon E-core processors fueling next-generation AI

Generative artificial intelligence has brought hardware back into focus, with Nvidia Corp. becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company and Intel Corp. unveiling its 6th generation Xeon E-core processors. Code-named “Sierra Forest,” these processors offer potential benefits for businesses in sustainability. At HPE Discover, Intel’s Ryan Tabrah discussed the importance of power density over … Read more