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The central processing unit (CPU) is the "brains" of the computer where most calculations take place.
 
 

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GTC 2021: NVIDIA Launches Omniverse, Develops CPU for Data Centers
NVIDIA Omniverse emerges from Beta, CPU codenamed Grace makes debut

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NVIDIA Announces CPU for High-Performance Computing
Los Alamos, Swiss Supercomputing Center build CPU-powered supercomputers with a focus on AI.

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Intel Embree Wins Scientific and Technical Academy Award
Intel's open-source ray-traced rendering application Embree impressed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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Cool Tech for the New Normal at CES 2021 Virtual
AMD delivers keynote touting new mobile processor, virtual CES highlight cool techs for the new normal

Engineering Computing
Editor’s Pick: CPU Replete With 64 Cores
The company says this newest Threadripper is equipped with abundant storage and memory capacity, and vast expansion capabilities.

Design
SIGGRAPH 2020: Intel Launches oneAPI Rendering Tool Kit
CPU leader Intel eases into the GPU-dominated rendering market with with new offering oneAPI Tool Kit

Engineering Computing
AMD, Lenovo Introduce 64-Core Workstation
Lenovo P620 is powered by Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processor

Design
JPR: Discrete GPU Market Grows in 2019 Q4; 2020 Q1 Outlook Tempered by Virus Concerns
Add in boards shipment increased in 2019 Q4 but 2020 Q1 likely flat, per JPR

Engineering Computing
Editor’s Pick: There’s a New Standard for GPU Price, Performance and Size
AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 GPU is designed specifically for compact-sized workstations.

Engineering Computing
Superworkstations!
Design engineering workstations have become extremely powerful—where does it make sense to invest your IT budget?

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