Platform Overview

What is the Arm Compute Platform?

The Arm compute platform is the AI foundation that powers everything—from milliwatts in the smallest edge devices to megawatts in the world's largest data centers. It unifies hardware, software, and ecosystem enablement to deliver scalable, energy-efficient, and secure compute, designed to work seamlessly from the start. Trusted by leading technology companies worldwide, the Arm compute platform is the foundation for building next-generation solutions.

Benefits

Benefits of the Arm Compute Platform

AI is reshaping every part of computing—from hyperscale data centers and autonomous machines to mobile devices. Only Arm provides the unified compute platform that powers this full spectrum of AI workloads. Arm combines unmatched scale with the performance, efficiency, and security that the AI era demands.


The platform delivers:

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Scalable Performance

Scales AI from edge to cloud with specialized hardware and software optimized for efficient on-device intelligence and high-performance inference, training, and graphics.

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Efficiency

Builds on over 30 years of leadership in system-wide efficiency to deliver sustained performance with lower power use, enabling sustainable AI growth and reduced operational cost.

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Flexibility and Validation

Provides a scalable, modular foundation that powers AI across markets, from edge devices to cloud datacenters, helping partners innovate faster with lower integration risk.

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Security

Embeds hardware-enforced protection that isolates workloads and secures data across every layer, establishing trust from silicon to cloud.

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An Expansive Ecosystem

With more than 1,000 partners and 22 million developers underpinning global computing infrastructure, the Arm Compute Platform is the most widely adopted foundation for delivering AI across industries.

Applications

How the Arm Compute Platform is Used

The Arm Compute Platform powers AI innovation across industries by delivering consistent, secure, and efficient compute. From enabling hyperscalers in the data center and cloud, to supporting real-time intelligence in edge devices, vehicles, and consumer systems, the Arm platform provides the flexibility and performance needed to deploy AI everywhere.

Edge AI

Arm brings intelligence to where data is created, helping Google run AI 2.6x faster. 

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Cloud AI

Arm is at the core of AI infrastructure, enabling 65% better performance and 60% lower energy use for Google Axion.

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Physical AI

Arm brings real-time intelligence to machines, helping Tesla’s AI5 chip run 40x faster. 

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Arm Compute Platform: Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Arm compute platform used today?

The Arm compute platform powers workloads across cloud hyperscalers, automotive ADAS, industrial IoT, smart devices, and consumer electronics.

Why is the Arm compute platform important for AI workloads?

The Arm compute platform provides scalable performance, power efficiency and unmatched security for AI workloads from hyperscale cloud infrastructure to the most energy-efficient edge devices.

How does the Arm compute platform compare to alternatives?

Only Arm provides the unified compute platform powering this full spectrum of AI workloads, from hyperscale data centers and autonomous machines to handheld devices. Arm combines unmatched breadth with the performance, efficiency, and security that the AI era demands.

Why does AI run better on the Arm compute platform?

Arm architecture delivers market-leading performance-per-watt, heterogeneous compute options, and broad ecosystem support, ensuring AI workloads are efficient, scalable, and secure across environments.

Is Arm a platform company?

Yes, Arm provides the compute platforms that power an unparalleled range of devices and systems across every industry. These platforms support everything from real-time intelligence in machines and large-scale AI in data centers to fast, efficient processing in devices at the edge. Arm platforms enable the scale, efficiency, and intelligence driving modern computing.

Key Takeaways

  • The Arm compute platform is designed to support the adoption and rapid evolution of AI everywhere.
  • Arm is the only compute platform delivering AI everywhere, from milliwatts in the smallest edge devices to megawatts in the world's largest data centers.
  • The Arm compute platform is trusted globally, supported by more than 1,000 partners and a developer ecosystem of 22 million.
  • Businesses benefit from reduced integration risk and faster time to market, while developers gain access to ready-to-use subsystems and tools.