According to the most recent reports, Microsoft is intending to enter the custom silicon business in order to compete with Apple’s own M-series chips. According to a new report, the company is working on custom ARM chips, with Windows 12 being optimised to work in tandem with the hardware for maximum efficiency.
According to Windows Latest, Microsoft is working on custom ARM chips while optimising Windows 12 to work in tandem with the hardware. The company posted several job listings that highlight the company’s future plans. Principal System on Chip Silicon Architect, Principal Design Engineer, Senior Physical Design Verification Engineer, and Senior Silicon Power Integrity CAD Mgr are among the positions available. According to the listings, the company is looking to design new chips that prioritise performance and efficiency.
The listings can be found under the company’s “Microsoft Silicon Team” and were discovered at the end of last month. According to the job descriptions, the employees will be at the “leading edge of computing,” working with various “cross-functional groups to deliver high-performance and innovative silicon SOC.”
Microsoft is developing custom AR chips to compete with Apple.
Apple’s chips are clocked to complement the software. Users get the best performance and battery life on a MacBook with M-series chips and macOS optimised. It also gives you more control over your hardware in terms of performance and power efficiency. Apple is currently developing its M3 chip, which will be manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm architecture. According to the report, Microsoft is developing Windows 12 with optimisations for custom silicon.
Windows 12 is set to be released next year, with a slew of new features that will take advantage of Microsoft’s custom chips. In terms of AI-centric features, the next-generation operating system could potentially benefit from the custom ARM chip. It is important to note that it is too early to draw any conclusions because Microsoft has the final say.
Furthermore, Apple is far ahead of the competition when it comes to custom chips, and the company is preparing to release the third-generation chip based on 3nm architecture. With the M3 chip, we expect higher performance gains and longer battery life.
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