Maximizing multi-core processor performance in embedded designs
Intel® QuickPath Technology is the advanced interconnect technology in the latest generations of Intel® microarchitecture that enables enhanced performance, scalability, and reliability in multi-core processor-based embedded designs. Intel® QuickPath technology is used in 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors, Intel® Core™ processors, and Intel® Xeon® processors.
For a quick look at how Intel® QuickPath Technology works, watch this demo.
Point-to-point links designed for performance and reliability
Intel® QuickPath Technology uses Intel® QuickPath Interconnect, which provide high-speed, point-to-point serial links inside and outside of the processor to connect distributed shared memory, the internal cores, the I/O hub, and other Intel® processors for fast data transfers.
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Intel® QuickPath Technology comprises multiple pairs of high-speed, narrow uni-directional, point-to-point links. By grouping several paths together with intelligent link management, Intel® QuickPath Technology can deliver up to 25.6 GB/s between components and maintain communications even when a link fails.
Together, integrated memory controllers within the processors and Intel® QuickPath Technology deliver:
- Dynamically scalable interconnect bandwidth designed for maximum performance in all embedded designs
- Outstanding memory performance and flexibility to support leading memory technologies
- Tightly integrated interconnect reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) with design-scalable configurations for optimal balance of price, performance, and energy efficiency
This level of inter-processor, processor-to-memory, and processor-to-I/O communications, along with integrated memory controllers and distributed shared memory architecture, accelerates application performance and enhances reliability for a wide range of multi-core and multi-socket embedded applications.
For more details, read the Intel® QuickPath Interconnect white paper.
Developers can find more architecture details in the Intel® QuickPath Architecture white paper.
Read more Intel® Press articles on Intel® QuickPath Technology.
- The Essentials of the Intel® QuickPath Interconnect Electrical Architecture
- Understanding Factors Affecting Intel® QuickPath Interconnect Signal Integrity
- Time Domain Modeling and Simulation of Intel® QuickPath Interconnect Circuits
- Architectural Insights to the Intel® QuickPath Interconnect
- A First Look at the Intel® QuickPath Interconnect
