TechSpot

  1. TechSpot is dedicated to computer enthusiasts and power users. Ask a question and give support. Join the community here.
    Ask a Question
    See Latest Posts
    TechSpot is dedicated to computer enthusiasts and power users.
    Ask a question and give support.
    Join the community here, it only takes a minute.
    Dismiss Notice

AMD's Project SkyBridge to make their x86 and ARM SoCs pin-compatible

Scorpus
By Scorpus
May 5, 2014
Post New Reply
  1. As part of an update to AMD's CPU and SoC roadmap, the company yesterday announced a new project that they've been working on that will see their ARM and x86 efforts come closer together. Called 'Project SkyBridge', starting in 2015...

    Read more
     
    May 5, 2014
    #1
  2. VitalyT

    VitalyT Russ-Puss Posts: 3,462   +1,741

    So it may reduce cost of manufacturing for AMD, but it won't bring any improvement to the market. The end user doesn't need a swappable platform.

    In addition, a typical ARM solution today needs a different periphery than 0x86, hence different chipsets too.
     
    May 5, 2014
    #2
  3. Jad Chaar

    Jad Chaar Elite Techno Geek Posts: 6,515   +974

    I gotta say, this is pretty big IMO.
     
    ikesmasher likes this.
    May 5, 2014
    #3
  4. Jad Chaar

    Jad Chaar Elite Techno Geek Posts: 6,515   +974

    I feel like it will be good for whoever makes use of ARM servers. Low power usage and swappable components are always good.
     
    May 5, 2014
    #4

Similar Topics

Add New Comment

You need to be a member to leave a comment. Join thousands of tech enthusiasts and participate.
TechSpot Account You may also...