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Graph processing machines are not new. The signal-to-noise ratio of this article is so low that I can't tell how this architecture differs from e.g. the Cray El
by dreamcompiler 9y ago
Graph processing machines are not new. The signal-to-noise ratio of this article is so low that I can't tell how this architecture differs from e.g. the Cray Eldorado. Or the Connection Machine for that matter.
- dmix 9y agoThere is a real use-case here that has become so widespread and common in the intelligence and law enforcement community that they saw utility in having a processor optimized for graph analysis. They likely see some uses for it outside of that market as well which is why both Intel and Qualcomm are interested in working on it. Even if it is a variation on 'Threadstorm' it's still optimized for this particular type of data processing. I read the whole article and I don't see anywhere in this claiming it is a new idea. But certainly there is no other processor on the market like this one. So it fits the category of "new type of processor", even if it's for a dedicated use-case - just like those ML optimized processors. There's a big difference between knowing it is theoretically possible and the value you get from a real world implementation with real users. That sounds pretty news worthy to me.
- PhantomGremlin 9y agoThe signal-to-noise ratio of this article is so low I started reading the comments before I read the article. And, sadly, once I saw your comment I knew exactly who wrote the article. One click and confirmed!