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Apple’s M5 Chip Shows Measured Performance Gains in Historical Context

New analysis charts from industry experts track Apple’s silicon evolution from M1 to M5. The data reveals patterns of incremental improvement with occasional significant leaps in specific performance areas.

Tracking Apple’s Silicon Evolution

Apple’s newly released M5 chip is now available in the latest iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro models, according to reports. While much attention has focused on year-over-year comparisons with the M4 chip, new analysis provides broader historical context for understanding Apple’s silicon progression.

by Oliver Keaton
ComputingTechnology

AMD and Intel Forge Unprecedented Alliance on Open Firmware Standard to Streamline Silicon Integration

In a rare industry collaboration, AMD and Intel are jointly backing the Open Silicon Firmware Interface (openSFI) specification. The initiative aims to establish a common standard for how firmware interacts with silicon components across different vendors. Industry analysts suggest this could significantly reduce engineering costs and improve sustainability in hardware development.

Breaking Down Industry Barriers

In an unexpected partnership, semiconductor rivals AMD and Intel are reportedly collaborating on the Open Silicon Firmware Interface (openSFI), according to industry reports. Sources indicate this specification aims to create a common, architecture-neutral interface that allows host firmware to interact seamlessly with silicon initialization firmware across different vendor platforms.

by Oliver Keaton