# A Call to Arm’s Version 9

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2021-04-09
- Length: 26m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-04-09-a-call-to-arms-version-9
- Listen: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/eetoa-ep130/

## Summary

EE Times editor-in-chief Brian Santo interviews Kevin Krewell, principal analyst at Tirias Research, to dissect Arm's announcement of its Version 9 (V9) processor architecture. Krewell explains that while V9 shares many features with updated V8 versions, it introduces exclusive capabilities like Scalable Vector Extension 2 (SVE2), transactional memory, and Realm Management Platform (RMP) security extensions. These changes signal Arm's strategic push into enterprise-class computing and high-performance data centers, directly competing with Intel Xeon, AMD EPYC, and IBM Power architectures. The discussion highlights how V9 aligns with NVIDIA's acquisition interests by focusing on AI workloads, confidential computing, and performance-per-watt metrics suitable for servers and edge devices.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-04-09-a-call-to-arms-version-9#t=0) Introduction: EE Times Weekly Briefing and Intel Ice Lake
- [7:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-04-09-a-call-to-arms-version-9#t=433) Kevin Krewell on Arm V9 Architecture Details and SVE2
- [11:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-04-09-a-call-to-arms-version-9#t=686) Arm's Strategic Shift to Enterprise and Data Center Markets
- [14:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-04-09-a-call-to-arms-version-9#t=876) Performance vs. Power Efficiency and the NVIDIA Acquisition Context
- [17:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-04-09-a-call-to-arms-version-9#t=1078) Confidential Computing, IoT Security, and AI Everywhere
- [21:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-04-09-a-call-to-arms-version-9#t=1274) Silicon Implementation, MediaTek, and Chiplet Innovation

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Arm (company)
- Kevin Krewell (other)
- Tirias Research (company)
- NVIDIA (company)
- AMD (company)
- Intel (company)
- Ice Lake (product)
- SVE2 (other)
- RMP (other)
- MediaTek (company)
- Apple (company)
- Qualcomm (company)
- RISC-V (other)
- IBM (company)
- Neoverse (product)

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- [Episode 5: x86 vs. Arm vs. RISC-V, Shifting from General Purpose to Specific Purpose Silicon](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2023-02-06-episode-5-x86-vs-arm-vs-risc-v-shifting-from-general-purpose-to-specific-purpose) (The Circuit)
- [Episode 24: The Arm CPU Datacenter Potential](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2023-07-09-episode-24-the-arm-cpu-datacenter-potential) (The Circuit)
- [EP 158: Arm 2.0, Memory Freak Out, and AI Models](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2026-03-30-ep-158-arm-2-0-memory-freak-out-and-ai-models) (The Circuit)
- [Episode 46: A Discussion with Arm CEO Rene Haas](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2023-12-11-episode-46-a-discussion-with-arm-ceo-rene-haas) (The Circuit)
- [EP 192: Talking Apple Silicon with Apple's Tom Boger, Kaiann Drance, and Sri Santhanam](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2026-09-15-ep-192-talking-apple-silicon-with-apples-tom-boger-kaiann-drance-and-sri-santhan) (The Circuit)

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