According to VideoCardz, Intel has updated its architectural instruction set extensions and future features document and made some adjustments to the specifications of its next-generation desktop processors. Specifically, the document states that the Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake processor families will support various instructions such as SHA512, SM3, SM4, and the new AVX-VNNI, which is focused on speeding up AI-related operations. I’m here.
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The arrival of AVX-VNNI on Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake processors deserves special attention. This is a set of instructions that improve performance when working with neural networks by providing separate algorithms for 8-bit and 16-bit integer arithmetic. This means that applications using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms can run faster and use processors more efficiently. Changes made to the document are highlighted in purple.
Support for SHA512, SM3, and SM4 instructions on these consumer processors improves security and cryptographic capabilities. The integration of SHA512, a widely used cryptographic hash function, improves data integrity and ensures secure data transmission. Additionally, this document specifies support for the SM3 and SM4 cryptographic hash algorithms used for data exchange.
The document also hints at future updated Raptor Lake Refresh processors. Notably, CPUID is listed there, confirming that the updated chip will be representative of the 14th generation. The Raptor Lake refresh announcement is expected to coincide with the launch of the Meteor Lake mobile processors.
