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DeepComputing and Andes Technology Corporation have announced a strategic alliance to develop the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) personal computer based on RISC-V architecture. This pioneering device, powered by Andes’ innovative 7nm QiLai system-on-chip (SoC), will be equipped with Ubuntu Desktop, aiming to revolutionize AI computing through a combination of hardware and software specifically designed for RISC-V.
The collaboration between both companies represents a significant advancement in the evolution of AI computers, with the goal of enhancing productivity, creativity, entertainment, and security through artificial intelligence. The PC, characterized by its energy efficiency, utilizes the QiLai SoC, which integrates a multi-core CPU, a vector processor, and a GPU, offering optimal performance for managing AI-intensive workloads. This device is designed for developers and companies seeking advanced, open-source solutions based on RISC-V.
Innovation in AI Computing with RISC-V
The Andes QiLai SoC includes two high-performance RISC-V processors: a four-core AX45MP cluster and an NX27V vector processor. The first is a superscalar multicore optimized for Linux-based applications and features a 2 MB Level 2 cache and a Memory Management Unit (MMU), while the NX27V processor, with a 512-bit vector length, is designed to efficiently handle AI workloads. The SoC reaches up to 2.2 GHz on the AX45MP and 1.5 GHz on the NX27V, consuming approximately 5W at full load, highlighting its energy efficiency.
“The partnership with DeepComputing and Canonical for this AI PC based on QiLai represents a milestone in our commitment to expanding the RISC-V ecosystem,” said Frankwell Lin, CEO of Andes Technology. Lin emphasized that this AI PC project not only showcases the power of RISC-V for general computing and AI acceleration but also provides a robust platform for application development and processor IP evaluation.
A Revolutionary AI PC with Ubuntu Desktop
The first AI PC based on RISC-V will feature Ubuntu Desktop and a range of tools optimized for AI workloads, including AndeSight™ toolchains, AndeSoft™ software stacks, and the AndesAIRE™ NN SDK, which compiles AI and machine learning models to run on the NX27V vector processor. With its modular and open design, this PC aims to cater to the growing community of RISC-V developers.
Gordan Markuš, Director of Silicon Alliances at Canonical, highlighted: “By equipping the world’s first RISC-V AI PC with Ubuntu Desktop, we are not only providing a powerful development platform but also fostering a robust open-source software ecosystem, accelerating the adoption of RISC-V technology.”
Expanding the RISC-V Ecosystem
DeepComputing and Andes hope that this AI PC will accelerate the development of RISC-V-based AI solutions, contributing to the growth of this architecture in the global computing landscape. Yuning, CEO of DeepComputing, noted: “This collaboration with Andes Technology aligns with our mission to push the boundaries of RISC-V technology and equip developers with the necessary tools to build the future of AI computing.”
The RISC-V AI PC will be officially unveiled at the RISC-V Summit NA 2024 and will be available in the market in early 2025.
About Andes Technology
With nearly two decades of experience and as a founding member of RISC-V International, Andes Technology has established itself as a leader in IP solutions for high-performance, low-power processors. The company is a driving force in the global adoption of RISC-V, with an accumulated volume of over 14 billion SoCs embedded with Andes-Embedded™ technology by 2023.
About DeepComputing
Founded in 2022, DeepComputing is dedicated to RISC-V innovation and fostering the RISC-V ecosystem through a wide range of devices, from laptops and workstations to routers and remote-control vehicles.