Arm Processors for the Widest Range of Devices—from Sensors to Servers
Arm is the industry's leading supplier of microprocessor technology, offering the widest range of microprocessor cores to address the performance, power and cost requirements for almost all application markets. Combining a vibrant ecosystem with more than 1,000 partners delivering silicon, development tools and software, and with more than 90 billion processors shipped, our technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate.
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Cortex-A
Cortex-A77
- Leadership performance and efficiency for 5G mobile solutions
- Improved responsiveness for on device machine learning
- Built for next generation smartphones and laptops
Cortex-A76
- Designed for devices undertaking complex compute tasks
- Greater single threaded performance and improved energy efficiency
- Enables faster responsiveness and at-the-edge support for machine learning applications
Cortex-A76AE
- Purpose-built for functional safety applications such as ADAS and autonomous vehicles
- First application processor with Split-Lock capability
- Safety capable to industry standards. ISO26262 ASIL D systematic
Cortex-A75
- Flexible architecture provides a broad ecosystem of support
- Executes up to three instructions in parallel per clock cycle
- Broad market use covers smartphones, servers, automotive applications and more
Cortex-A73
- Increased power efficiency of up to 30 percent over predecessors
- Smallest Armv8-A processor
- Designed for mobile and consumer applications
Cortex-A72
- Advanced branch predictor reduces wasted energy consumption
- Gain significant advantages in reduced memory requirements
- Suitable for implementation in an Arm big.LITTLE configuration
Cortex-A65AE
- Best-in-class throughput efficiency for memory intensive workloads
- Highest levels of safety with Dual Core Lock-Step for demanding safety-critical tasks
- Supports Split-Lock for improved cost efficiency in mixed-criticality applications
Cortex-A65
- Best-in-class throughput efficiency for memory intensive workloads
- Processes two threads simultaneously, scales up to eight cores in a single cluster
- Built on DynamIQ technology, supports an array of configurations
Cortex-A57
- Remove code dependencies with triple issue out-of-order pipeline
- Cryptography extensions enable faster processing of cryptography instructions
- Prefetching features provide better memory streaming performance
Cortex-A55
- Flexible design meets requirements to support broad market application
- Ideal for smaller devices with constrained environments
- Designed for compatibilty with DynamIQ configurations
Cortex-A53
- The choice for high single thread and FPU/Neon performance
- Supports a wide range of applications across automotive and networking and more
- Most widely deployed 64-bit Armv8-A processor
Cortex-A35
- Power management features reduce the power budget
- Supports 64-bit processing suitable for embedded applications
- Ideal processor to use for IoT nodes and gateways
Cortex-A34
- Scalable from a single core or up to a cluster of 4 processors
- Advanced power management with idle power management features
- Supports 64-bit processing suitable for embedded applications
Cortex-A32
- Advanced power management with idle power mangement features
- Scalability of use as a single core or up to a cluster of four processors
- Logical choice for embedded and IoT markets
Cortex-A17
- High-end feature suitable for a variety of home consumer appliances
- Compatibility with big.LITTLE provides flexibility and cost effectiveness
- Offers the highest performance of the Armv7-A software ecosystem
Cortex-A15
- Virtualization support with the first Armv7-A core
- Remove code dependencies with 32-bit out-of-order pipeline
- Fine-grained power control ensures superior efficiency
Cortex-A9
- Suitable for low-power, cost-sensitive, 32-bit devices
- Scalability of use as a single core or up to a cluster of four processors
- Well-established in multiple process technologies
Cortex-A7
- Enhanced hardware virtualization provided by Armv7-A extensions
- Improved memory performance of up to 20 percent over its predecessors
- Supports 32-bit, rich operating systems, including Linux
Cortex-A5
- Scalable versatility for cost-sensitive, low-power applications
- Advanced features and rich OS support for the smallest devices
- Fast, low-cost access to Cortex-A5 through Arm DesignStart
Cortex-R
Cortex-R52
- Enables advanced safety features for range of automotive applications
- Software separation protects safety-critical code
- High-performance multicore clusters deliver real-time responsiveness
Cortex-R8
- Offers low-latency
- Configurable ports support flexible design options
- Delivers the responsive power needed for high-performance mass storage applications
Cortex-R7
- First Cortex-R processor with integral GIC and SCU
- Delivers real-time processing throughput for wireless modems
- Ensures hard error handling
Cortex-R5
- Dual core configurations enables twice the performance of previous Cortex-R processors
- Ideally suited for the development of safety-critical products
- Most commonly used in high-volume deeply embedded SoC applications
Cortex-R4
- Offers excellent energy efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Prioritize reliability and error management with built-in error handling
- Ideal for embedded applications including automobiles and cameras
Cortex-M
Cortex-M35P
- Added physical resilience and system safety functions won't compromise performance
- Includes the option of integrated digital signal processing (DSP)
- Layers of protection guard against easy attacks and system takeovers
Cortex-M33
- Simplifies digital signal processing with security
- Differentiate your product with TrustZone software isolation
- Brings 32-bit performance to even the simplest and cost-sensitive devices
Cortex-M23
- Includes built-in security foundation with TrustZone
- Memory protection minimizes the risk of unexpected access
- Ideal processor for use in energy-harvesting IoT nodes and small sensors
Cortex-M7
- Simplifies signal processing to bring high-performance DSP to the masses
- Built in floating point processing reduces power consumption
- Supports innovative MCUs for more intensive automation tasks
Cortex-M4
- Integrated digital signal processing (DSP) simplifies system design
- Essential microcontroller features make it ideal for industrial applications
- Most widely deployed Cortex-M processor with broad ecosystem
Cortex-M3
- Available for a no license fee through DesignStart
- Commonly used across many smart home devices
- Deployed in billions of devices across a broad set of embedded applications
Cortex-M1
- Available for a no license fee through DesignStart
- Based on the most proven and trusted embedded architecture
- Optimised for FPGA development
Cortex-M0+
- Take advantage of 32-bit processing intelligence at an 8-bit cost
- Three highly optimized low power modes conserve energy
- Most commonly used in wearables for healthcare, fitness and more
Cortex-M0
- Available for a no license fee through DesignStart
- Ideal for smart sensors and mixed signal systems-on-chip (SoC)
- Three highly optimized low power modes conserve energy
Neoverse
Neoverse N1
- Revolutionary compute performance
- Platform features specific to Infrastructure
- Designed for extreme range of scale and diversity of compute
Neoverse E1
- Intelligent design for highly efficient throughput
- Fully leverages diverse Arm software ecosystem
- Highly scalable throughput for edge to core data transport
SecurCore
SC300
- Combines benefits of the Cortex-M3 processor with enhanced security features
- Designed primarily for tamper resistant smart cards
- Embeds counter measures against side channel attacks and fault injections
SC000
- Combines benefits of the Cortex-M0 processor with enhanced security features
- Upward compatible with SC300 processor
- Extensive ecosystem of embedded tools, software and knowledgebase
Machine Learning
Project Trillium
- Unmatched scalability and versatility
- Specifically designed for ML and neural network capabilities
- Flexible support for ML workloads across all programmable Arm IP
Arm ML Processor
- Ideal for mobile, smart cameras and adjacent markets
- Best-in-class efficiency at >4 TOP/W
- Programmable layer engines for future-proofing
Arm NN
- Free of charge
- Supports Arm Cortex CPUs, Arm Mali GPUs and the Arm Machine Learning processor
- Arm NN for NNAPI accelerates neural networks on Android devices
Partners
An Ecosystem of Trust
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DesignStart
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