Samsung and Arm have announced that they are partnering to develop the next generation Arm Cortex-X CPU optimized on Samsung Foundry’s latest Gate-All-Around (GAA) process technology.
This latest collaboration builds upon their successful track record, with millions of devices already shipped featuring Arm CPU intellectual property on Samsung’s process nodes.
Samsung and Arm’s plans for the future, include:
- Redefining 2-nanometer (nm) GAA technology: This will enable next-generation custom silicon for data centers and infrastructure, pushing the boundaries of performance and efficiency.
- Groundbreaking AI chiplet solution: This revolutionary technology will transform the mobile AI landscape, unlocking the potential of generative AI for mobile devices.
Samsung’s GAA technology enables further device scaling and superior performance compared to traditional FinFET designs. By optimizing the Cortex-X CPU specifically for this cutting-edge process, Samsung and Arm are unlocking a new level of mobile performance and efficiency.
This collaboration emphasizes the importance of “design-technology co-optimization,” where development teams work closely to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software.
Regarding the partnership, Jongwook Kye, Executive Vice President and Head of Foundry Design Platform Development at Samsung Electronics, said:
As we continue into the Gen AI era, we are excited to extend our partnership with Arm to deliver the next generation Cortex-X CPU, enabling our mutual customers to create innovative products. Both Samsung and Arm have built a solid foundation from many years of collaboration. This unprecedented level of deep design technology co-optimization has resulted in a groundbreaking accomplishment, providing access to the newest Cortex-CPU on the latest GAA process node.
Chris Bergey, SVP and GM, Client Business at Arm Inc, said:
Our longstanding collaboration with Samsung has delivered multi-generation, leading-edge innovation. Optimizing Cortex-X and Cortex-A processors on the latest Samsung process node underscores our shared vision to redefine what’s possible in mobile computing, and we look forward to continuing to push boundaries to meet the relentless performance and efficiency demands of the AI era.