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Why do these new machines have 192 cores, not a power of 2? (3* 2^6) = 192. The article mentions 256 and 512 cores coming. I get that various components can lim
by NotSammyHagar 2y ago
Why do these new machines have 192 cores, not a power of 2? (3* 2^6) = 192. The article mentions 256 and 512 cores coming. I get that various components can limit scaling like say bus speed or capacity. But 192, that's wacky.
- leebriskcyrano 2y ago[flagged]
- polynomial 2y agoDon't ask GPT: > Architectural design: The physical layout of the chip may favor certain core arrangements. For example, a 48-core processor could be designed as a 6x8 grid, which efficiently utilizes the square shape of the silicon die6.[1] Major Deep Thought vibes. [1] https://www.perplexity.ai/search/why-would-a-cpu-have-48-cores-VV_S0g._TbG30CKq8A1r5Q https://www.perplexity.ai/search/why-would-a-cpu-have-48-cor...