Edge AI,GenAI and next-generation communications are adding more workloads to smartphones, which are already under pressure to deliver high performance with low power consumption. Leading smartphone vendors are striving to keep up with the growing computational and power demands driven by localized generative AI, standard smartphone functionalities, and the need to move more data back … Read more
The following is a more detailed evaluation of the NPU performance of four Rockchip chips, covering aspects such as computing power details, hardware architecture, actual measurement data comparison, and development support: 1.RK3588: FlagshipNPU with ultimate performance Computing power and precision support Peak computing power:6 TOPS (INT8), supports mixed precision operations (INT4/FP16/BF16, etc.), and in low … Read more
– 2023 – Guide for New Students at NPU·⑦ A cozy little room A few close friends A sincere relationship These are the expectations of us NPUers Today, let’s take a look at the school dormitories with Xiao Niu~ NO.1 Layout Section The dormitories at the Chang’an campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University are divided into … Read more
(Source: semiwiki)According to Quadric, although NPUs are currently developing rapidly, many traditional and emerging manufacturers are striving in this field. They believe that tightly integrating matrix computation with general-purpose computing, rather than welding two different engines onto a single bus and then partitioning the algorithms, seems to be an obvious advantage. Why don’t some larger, … Read more
Event: On June 11, 2025, Qualcomm announced the launch of the new Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 chip designed specifically for high-end smart glasses at the Augmented World Expo (AWE USA 2025) in the United States. Recently, the well-known domestic gold and jewelry company Laofengxiang announced its entry into the AI technology field with the release … Read more
This is a deep performance evaluation of the NPU of four chips from Rockchip: RK3588, RK3576, RK3568, and RK3562, integrating multiple practical data and technical analysis to compare their computing power, architecture, and application scenarios: 1.RK3588: Flagship-level AI computing power with full scene coverage NPU Performance: Integrating the third-generation self-developed NPU, with a computing power … Read more
If we compare the CPU to a Swiss Army knife, the GPU is like a chainsaw—yet in the face of the AI biological revolution, what humanity needs is a weapon akin to neural synapses. The rise of NPU and TPU is not merely a technical iteration but a chip revolution that challenges the very genetic … Read more
AMD has announced two new products in its Ryzen Z2 series processors, the new flagship Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2 A. The Ryzen Z2 series was initially launched in January this year, including the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2, and Ryzen Z2 Go. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme features specifications similar to its … Read more
With the current popularity of AI chips, many IC engineers are eager to learn about NPU (Neural Processing Unit) but are unsure where to start. This article will discuss various dedicated modules for AI chips, providing some direction for your learning. Dedicated Modules for AI Chips 1. NPU Core Module (Neural Processing Unit) Definition: A … Read more
As AI accelerates from the cloud to the edge, a digital intelligence revolution is quietly unfolding across all scenarios: #AI smartphones turn casual photos into artistic masterpieces in seconds, AI PCs can automatically handle tedious document processing, robots can perceive their environment in real-time and move flexibly, and smart cars can perform real-time traffic analysis … Read more