
Understanding Technology with Tom’s Review Guides

Revolutionize Your Tech Setup: New Framework’s Latest Innovation with DeepComputing’s StarFive SoC Board Features Advanced RISC-V Technology for Laptops
Framework hasannounced that it’s partnering with DeepComputing to create a mainboard powered bya RISC-V processor . This mainboard will be a drop in replacement for the modular Framework Laptop 13, giving more people easy access to the RISC-V CPU architecture. You can also purchase the RISC-V mainboard separately from the laptop, perhaps instead buyingthe Cooler Master Mainboard Case to use it as a Mini-PC.
See more
DeepComputing is the company behindthe first RISC-V laptop and hasrecently been released in its second generation . But despite all its work on the DC-ROMA RISC-V Laptop II, the company was also busy in the background, building the Framework RISC-V Mainboard. In fact, the company already has a working prototype, and it will show it off at the RISC-V Summit Europe next week.
Framework’s philosophy of ‘an open system ecosystem is more powerful than the sum of its parts’ is a perfect fit with RISC-V’s open standard Instruction Set Architecture (ISA). Contemporary Framework laptops are available with either an Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7040 processor — proprietary x86 chips owned by Intel and AMD. Aside from these two chips, which own most of the PC market, we also have the Apple M-silicon and Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with the lattergoing on-sale yesterday as Microsoft Copilot+ PCs . However, these chips are based on the ARM ISA, which is owned and licensed by Arm Holdings.
On the other hand, because RISC-V is an open and royalty-free standard, anyone can use and build on it without needing to ask for permission from RISC-V International, the Swiss-based non-profit association that maintains the ISA, or pay licensing fees.
LATEST VIDEOS FROM tomshardware Tom’s Hardware
This means building on RISC-V could be cheaper than competing proprietary architectures, that’s why many companies and startups are interested in iterating on it. The recent AI boom is even forecasted togrow this standard’s industry adoption by 50% annually until 2030. Some examples of this include SiFive, which partnered with a Chinese manufacturer tobuild a RISC-V development board , andGoogle , whichuses RISC-V cores for its AI silicon. X-Silicon Inc. has evencreated a RISC-V chip that runs CPU, GPU, and NPU workloads simultaneously.
Aside from cost considerations, RISC-V’s open nature means the U.S. cannot restrict other companies and countries from accessing it. The RISC-V Foundation, which was based in the California, even moved to Switzerland in 2019 because of Washington’s restrictive trade regulations and renamed itself to RISC-V International. This move to a historically neutral country meant laws cannot be used to limit anyone’s access to the ISA.
Nevertheless,American lawmakers are still investigating China’s access to this technology , especially as Washington is working hard torestrict Beijing’s access to advanced tech. However, since it remains open, manyChinese startups and companies are taking advantage of this ISA, allowing them to produce chips that aren’t restricted by American sanction.
Stay On the Cutting Edge: Get the Tom’s Hardware Newsletter
Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox.
Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors
By submitting your information you agree to theTerms & Conditions andPrivacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
Image 1 of 2
(Image credit: Framework, DeepComputing)
(Image credit: Framework, DeepComputing)
Framework sees this trend, so by working with DeepComputing to introduce a RISC-V mainboard, it would make it easier for more people to get interested in and experiment with the standard. Although the company says that this RISC-V laptop will not have the performance of its AMD and Intel processors, it will be “a great way to start playing with RISC-V though (sic) inside of a thin, light, refined laptop.”
Also read:
- [New] Unlocking Creative Potential Installing Windows Movie Maker on W11
- [Updated] High-Resolution Blu-Ray Delight Top 3D Player Selections
- [Updated] KineMaster's Dominance in the Android Gaming Arena Reviewed
- Anticipated Announcements in Apple's Fall Event: Discovering New Features on the M4 Mac Mini and iPad Upgrades Alongside Breakthrough 'Apple Intelligence' | ZDNET Analysis
- Best Dell School Supply Sales on Labor Day: Discounted Computers & Accessories – ZDNet
- Decoding WWDC 2023'S Big Reveals: Detailed Coverage of Mac Pro, Mac Studio, and Revolutionary M2 Ultra Processors | ZDNet
- Exploring a Close-to-Ideal Computer Powerhouse for Only $3,600! In-Depth Analysis
- How to Show Wi-Fi Password on Vivo Y77t
- In 2024, The Ultimate Guide to Voice Changes Without Financial Investment
- In 2024, Unlock Your Boost Mobile Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Before the Plan Expires
- Launching Soon? Apple Prepares to Unveil New MacBook Air, iPad Pro & iPad Air in March: Latest Insights
- Mastering Quick Access: UWP Apps Shortcuts on Windows 11
- Mega Discount on Gigabyte Aero 16 - Up to 57% Off for Gamers!
- Prioritize These PC Upgrades Now
- Shrouded Screen Images Techniques for Redacting Info
- Snag the Deal: 8TB Samsung T5 NVMe SSDs Available at a Steep 36% Discount on Amazon - Insights
- Unleashing Multi-Monitor Magic: How Your M3 MacBook Pro Matches the Power of an M3 MacBook Air
- Why the $499 Lenovo Chromebook Plus Is a Game-Changer for Budget Buyers | ZDNet
- Zero-Lag Zone: Mastering High FPS Strategies in Valorant - A 2024 Player’s Handbook
- Title: Understanding Technology with Tom’s Review Guides
- Author: Joseph
- Created at : 2025-01-09 22:50:13
- Updated at : 2025-01-11 00:47:57
- Link: https://hardware-help.techidaily.com/understanding-technology-with-toms-review-guides/
- License: This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.