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MIPS – The hyperactive history and legacy of the pioneering RISC architecture


The hyperactive history and legacy of the pioneering RISC architecture

“MIPS brings a strong heritage of delivering efficient, scalable compute IP tailored for performance-critical applications, which strategically aligns with the evolving demands of AI platforms across diverse markets,” said Niels Anderskouv, president and chief operating officer at GlobalFoundries. The 64-bit processors from Silicon Graphics' subsidiary MIPS Technologies Inc. are at the heart of the system and promise to deliver the quality of the finest Hollywood special effects with the speed necessary for real-time game play. The contrast with longtime RISC CPU rival ARM’s consistent focus, business model and stable corporate structure couldn’t be more stark.

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