Google brings Arm-based Axion processors to train AI models: Details here

Google has announced its own custom Arm-based CPU, Axion, specifically built for data centres. The new Axion processors are capable of handling general-purpose workloads, including CPU-based artificial intelligence (AI) training and media processing.

Google said in a press note that Axion processors deliver up to 30 per cent better performance than the currently available fastest general-purpose Arm-based processors. Additionally, Google Axion processors offer up to 50 per cent improvement in performance and up to 60 per cent better energy-efficiency than comparable x86-based solutions, according to the company.