D-Wave Systems Inc. has announced a new technological and scientific achievement wherein it has managed to break the 1000 qubit quantum computing barrier through a new processor about double the size of…
Tag: Processor
ARM announces Cortex-A17 processor for mid-range smartphones and tablets
In order to target the mid-range smartphone and tablet segment with pricing around $200, ARM has announced its Cortex-A17 processor core on Tuesday. Cortex-A17, which ARM claims to be 60 percent faster…
Intel stalls production plans at Arizona plant
World’s chip making leader, Intel Corp, has decided to delay the opening of its new factory in Arizona owing to a drop in demand for personal-computer microprocessors. The “Fab 42” Arizona plant,…
Apple Mac Pro processor can be replaced, teardown reveals
Teardown of Apple’s latest Mac Pro has revealed that the processor is replaceable – meaning that anyone can pull out the processor and fit a new one in as and when they…
Qualcomm announces its first 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor
Qualcomm has announced its first ever 64-bit mobile processor, Snapdragon 410, based on ARM Cortex A53. Qualcomm revealed that the Snapdragon 410 is targeted at high-volume markets including China and supports LTE…
MediaTek outs first ‘true octa-core’ processor
MediaTek has released what it claims to be world’s first ‘true octa-core’ processor bearing eight CPU cores – each of which can be clocked to 2GHz. Also known as MT6592, the octa-core…
Intel confirms Broadwell delay
Intel has revealed that its Broadwell processors won’t be shipped on time as a glitch in manufacturing process has led to a delay in the production of the processors. During Intel’s earnings…