A 100 Core CPU Being Developed At MIT
The goal is not to compete with Intel and AMD, but rather to develop relatively affordable processors that consume less power for more performance. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) announced that their researchers intend to develop a 100 core CPU. That’s no mean feat I think you will agree!
Called EMM (Execution Migration Machine), this CPU shows that the future is not only based on the mastery of increasingly fine engraving. EMM has 110 cores packed into a 1cm square, make each core just 45nm. As a reminder, the best chips, designed for supercomputers offer “only” 61 cores, and the general public can only utilise a mere 12 to 16 cores.
Currently, CPU cores constantly communicate with the CPU cache, which has the disadvantage of taking more time and suddenly consumes more energy. EMM has been achieved by replacing the cache dedicated to each heart of the CPU by shared memory, which reduces the data transfer channels.
The chip is also able to predict the movement of data, which reduces the number of cycles required for the transfer and processing of data. This shows that the objective is to seek to reduce data traffic allowing, in theory, increase efficiency and reduce energy demand. Indeed, researchers have observed a decline in traffic by a factor of 14, a reduction of the thermal envelope and a 25% increase in performance compared to competing chips. This technology is applicable in mobile devices, PCs and servers.
For now, EMM is in an experimental phase, so do not expect to see one on the shelves of your local PC World or Best Buy just yet. No date or even marketing presentation has been disclosed, but we will keep an eye on this CPU that looks exceptional.
This 100 core CPU is truly a marvel of technology, and it will be great to see it hit the shelves. What do you guys think? Can you imagine using a smartphone with 100+ CPU cores?
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