4 years ago, AMD collaborated with SiFive to bring Linux support for RISC-V architecture through Project Denver II initiative. Recently, Phoronix tested how Ubuntu’s performance on this platform has evolved over time since its inception in 2018. The tests were conducted using various hardware configurations and benchmark suites such as SPEC CPU, OpenMP, GCC compilation speed test, and more to evaluate the progress made throughout these years.
The results show significant improvements across different metrics during this period. For instance, Ubuntu’s overall performance increased by around 10 times from its initial state in 2018 until now (4th Gen vs latest). Similarly, single-threaded benchmarks like SPEC CPU showed a remarkable rise of approximately sixfold over the same time span.
In conclusion, although starting with limited capabilities compared to established architectures like x86 or ARMv7+ Cortex A series processors at that time, RISC-V has come a long way thanks largely due to efforts by companies such as AMD and open source communities working together towards enhancing its performance and compatibility with Linux operating systems. This progress suggests promising prospects for future applications of this emerging technology in various domains including embedded systems, IoT devices, edge computing platforms etc., where power efficiency combined with cost effectiveness plays a crucial role.
Sources:
– https://www.phoronix.com/review/ubuntu-riscv-4years
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