AVX-512 Makes a Triumphant Return with an Enhanced Upgrade: Intel's Nova Lake Processor Confirmed to Back AVX10 Instruction Set
2025-11-14 / Read about 0 minute
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Following the introduction of the Alder Lake 12th-gen Core processor, which featured a hybrid architecture combining big and little cores, the AVX-512 instruction set was completely disabled. This was due to the lack of compatibility with the little cores, a limitation that AMD had already overcome by fully supporting this instruction set. Nevertheless, Intel has persevered, and AVX-512 is set to make a comeback in a significantly upgraded form. Intel's recently released 60th revision of the Instruction Set Extension Programming Guide verifies that the Nova Lake Core processor, anticipated to launch in early 2027, will support the AVX10.1, AVX10.2, and APX instruction sets. This development signifies the first reintroduction of AVX-512 to consumer-grade processors, with support extending to both desktop and mobile versions. In the realm of data center Xeon processors, the current sixth-generation Xeon P-core variants already support AVX10.1, and the upcoming generation is poised to upgrade to AVX10.2 and incorporate APX. As an enhanced and refined iteration of AVX-512, the AVX10 series seamlessly integrates 128-bit, 256-bit, and full 512-bit vector execution capabilities. This integration thoroughly addresses the issue of inconsistent instructions between P-cores and E-cores. Consequently, it can substantially boost performance for workloads involving AI inference, multimedia processing, and scientific computing.