Arm breaks through design boundaries and provides complete chip solutions

In the strategic shift, Arm announced the launch of an innovative Arm CSS for Client computing platform, entering the actual chip field for the first time. This platform is initially aimed at the Android smartphone market and also points to potential applications in the PC market.

Traditionally, Arm is known for designing CPU blueprints for third-party manufacturing such as Qualcomm. Now, Arm is collaborating with chip manufacturers to expand into the fields of smartphones and artificial intelligence (AI) using 3nm technology.

New platform improves performance

Arm's Cortex X925 kernel CSS for Client suite includes Cortex A725 and A520, as well as Immortalis G925 graphics engine with ray tracing capabilities. This platform achieved a performance improvement of 36% in Geekbench SC benchmark testing.

"We have simplified the process of deploying Arm solutions while ambitiously setting new performance benchmarks to accelerate market readiness," said Chris Bergey, Arm's senior executive.

Software libraries drive AI workloads

Unlike dedicated AI cores, Arm supports powerful software libraries to enhance AI capabilities in the CPU field. This marks an evolutionary step, promising to integrate more enhanced features in future CPU designs.

V9 architecture for generative AI

Arm's CSS for Client is designed specifically for generative AI applications, built on the V9 architecture with AI capabilities. Arm expressed confidence in meeting the AI needs of future PCs and smartphones through customized CPU and GPU configurations.

The X925 core is equipped with a larger design and extended cache, expected to increase its TOPS count by 50%, representing its breakthrough ability and achieving significant progress in web browsing, video processing, and energy-efficient gaming.

The strategic intention of expanding the market

Arm's announcement indicates its intention to gain a larger share in the PC market traditionally dominated by Intel and AMD. This move may have a significant impact on the semiconductor industry and its balance of power.