Intel has unveiled a new experimental microprocessor chip developed under its Tera-scale Computing Research Program. Developed jointly by Intel Labs in India, Germany and the US, the microprocessor is launched as a single-chip cloud computer which features cutting-edge 48-core processor technology. The technology will supposedly integrate computers and networks on a single piece of 45-nanometer, high-k metal-gate silicon—with dimensions roughly that of a postage stamp. Experts believe that the small-sized chip will greatly help in the virtualisation of crowded data centres and simultaneously introduce new data input, processing and output capabilities. |
