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Intel licenses Atom-class x86 cores to RosaicLabs startup

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Intel has reportedly licensed its Atom-class x86 processor cores to a new startup named RosaicLabs. This marks the first time in a decade that Intel has licensed its cores, granting RosaicLabs access to register-transfer level (RTL) code. The startup, led by venture capitalist Amarjit Gill, aims to build custom system-on-chip (SoC) processors based on Intel's architecture, potentially for markets Intel does not currently target. RosaicLabs is also reportedly seeking $10 million in seed funding. AI

IMPACT This deal could enable new custom AI hardware development by allowing startups to build specialized processors based on established x86 architecture.

RANK_REASON Significant licensing deal for a major chip manufacturer involving core processor technology.

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Intel licenses Atom-class x86 cores to RosaicLabs startup

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    Intel licenses Atom-class x86 cores to startup — firm reportedly sharing RTL, enabling customer to build its own custom processors based on x86 general-purpose cores

    Intel reportedly licenses Atom-class x86 cores to a startup led by Lip-Bu Tan's co-investor and incorporated in May.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Intel licenses Atom-class x86 cores to startup — firm reportedly sharing RTL, enabling customer to build its own custom processors based on x86 general-purpose

    Intel licenses Atom-class x86 cores to startup — firm reportedly sharing RTL, enabling customer to build its own custom processors based on x86 general-purpose cores Intel reportedly licenses Atom-class x86 cores to a startup led by Lip-Bu Tan's co-investor and incorporated in Ma…

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