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Presentation of First 64-Bit ARM Processors

The first 64-bit ARM architecture compliant processor, named X-Gene, has been presented by Applied Micro Circuits Corp. X-Gene is a multi-core processors design based on high-performance ARMv8 compliant cores expected to operate at up to 3.0GHz and expected to be used in cloud computing, wireless infrastructure, enterprise networking, storage and security application markets.

"In offering the world's first 64-bit ARM architecture processor, we harmonize the network with cloud computing and environmental responsibility. Our next-generation of multicore SoCs will bring in a new era of energy efficient performance that doesn't break the bank on a limited power supply. In doing so, AppliedMicro becomes a more complete cloud computing technology provider for one of the hottest growth drivers in the industry.", said Paramesh Gopi, president and chief exec of AppliedMicro.

Today's cloud computing is dominated by x86 processors which generally have high power needs. AppliedMicro's solution promises to reduce server cost, power, and complexity by more than 50%. The new processors from AppliedMicro will implement the ARMv8  architecture, which includes the new ARM 64-bit instruction set, to deliver the world's first "server-on-a-chip" integrating compute, networking and server elements into a single footprint.

First samples of AppliedMicro's X-Gene server-on-a-chip devices are expected in the second half of 2012 and will be produced at TSMC.