Process–architecture–optimization is a development model for
central processing unit
A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor, or just processor, is the primary Processor (computing), processor in a given computer. Its electronic circuitry executes Instruction (computing), instructions ...
s (CPUs) that
Intel
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adopted in 2016. Under this three-phase (three-year) model, every
microprocessor
A microprocessor is a computer processor (computing), processor for which the data processing logic and control is included on a single integrated circuit (IC), or a small number of ICs. The microprocessor contains the arithmetic, logic, a ...
die shrink is followed by a
microarchitecture change and then by one or more optimizations. It replaced the two-phase (two-year)
tick–tock model that Intel adopted in 2006. The tick–tock model was no longer economically sustainable, according to Intel, because production of ever smaller dies becomes ever more costly.
[Tick Tock On The Rocks: Intel Delays 10nm, Adds 3rd Gen 14nm Core Product "Kaby Lake"](_blank)
AnandTech. 16 July 2015.
Roadmap
See also
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List of Intel CPU microarchitectures
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Tick–tock model
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Template:Intel processor roadmap
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Speculative execution CPU vulnerabilities
Notes
References
Intel x86 microprocessors
Technology strategy
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