@regehr I think it matters but only a little. High performance cores are all doing predecode now, and there's so much other stuff in the o-o-o engine that front-end isn't as important as it used to be.

It's largely a morality tale from people who believe that x86 is bad ergo front-end must be a huge cost.

I don't think it's *nothing* but it's not going to be decisive.

(#IAmIntel and all that)

My team at Intel in Albuquerque is hiring! It’s a crazy place running a cluster that no one in their right mind would build. You won’t be bored!
#hpc #jobs #iamintel https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/US-New-Mexico-Albuquerque/HPC-and-AI-System-Administrator_JR0258327
HPC and AI System Administrator

Job Details: Job Description: As AI reshapes not only computing, but also business and society, Intel is making major bets on the future of AI and particularly in data center computing. Intel's Datacenter and AI Solutions (DAIS) organization is a critical part of Intel broader AI efforts. DAIS responsibility spans data center workloads from generative AI and deep learning to analytics, HPC, and graphics - all of which are intertwined in the future of computing. CRT Labs runs the Intel High Performance Computing benchmarking cluster called Endeavour. Endeavour is our renowned and largest cluster showcasing Intel Architecture supporting deals, development, performance optimization and so much more. We are System integrators of future platforms. We also host other clusters to support AI, HPC, Cloud, Enterprise, and other clusters for Technology, Pathfinding, and Innovation. We partner closely with the Sales and Marketing team, as well as multiple Software Enabling and optimization organizations to deliver performant clusters at scale with unreleased and sometimes unstable hardware. This includes Intel Xeon and Discrete graphics products, both the latest generations and the yet-to-be released versions, high performance storage systems and fastest fabric interconnects available. We are seeking a HPC and AI Systems Administrator who has a passion for working on Intel's latest technology. The HPC and AI Systems Administrator has deep technical knowledge of the design and deployment of data centers and the associated subsystems. These can include expertise in data center layout, mechanical design systems, cooling (both air and liquid), power delivery and other critical data center design expertise. The deliverables of the role may take the form of design of Intel's data centers, support for customers in designing their data centers or in the development of new products and technologies based on data center design expertise. The HPC and AI Systems Administrator will be responsible for but limited to: Provide support and maintenance of large cluster hardware and software for optimized performance, security, consistency, and high availability. Manage various Linux OS distributions. Support Hardware such as rack-mounted servers, network switches, and firewalls. Support Intel HPC data center technologies, including servers, fabric, storage. Provide support in cluster debugging, Linux scripting, cluster validation tests, server expansion, file system tests, benchmarking, and job scheduling. Serve as a consultant for all projects and customers of the CRT Datacenter, creating and improving methodologies used in the datacenter to enhance the performance, reliability, and manageability of the CRT clusters. Research emerging capabilities in external HPC and AI clusters to help set direction on where the team needs to be internally. Qualifications: This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or any other related field and 6+ years of experience OR master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or any other related field and 4+ years of experience Minimum Qualification 6+ years of Linux experience supporting complex HPC clusters. 6+ years of experiencing writing bash scripts, Python, and/or C programs. 1+ year of experience with the technical concepts, architecture, systems, development methods, and disciplines associated with the defined program, and utilizes knowledge to accelerate project completion. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing cluster systems with 100+ nodes. Experience managing HPC clusters with discrete GPUs. Experience in data center layout, mechanical design systems, cooling (both air and liquid), power delivery and other critical data center design expertise. Experience using and supporting job schedulers such as SLURM, PBS or other schedulers. Experience with high performance interconnects, preferably Mellanox InfiniBand, Omni-Path, or Converged Ethernet. Experience administering high performance cluster file systems (Lustre, GPFS, others). Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, New Mexico, Albuquerque Additional Locations: Business group: The Data Center & Artificial Intelligence Group (DCAI) is at the heart of Intel’s transformation from a PC company to a company that runs the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. The data center is the underpinning for every data-driven service, from artificial intelligence to 5G to high-performance computing, and DCG delivers the products and technologies—spanning software, processors, storage, I/O, and networking solutions—that fuel cloud, communications, enterprise, and government data centers around the world. 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I'm learning the cool kids are still into #ethernet and I'm wondering what else. :) What other #opensource topics are people excited about right now?

Thank you for listening! #OpenAtIntel #IAmIntel

https://openatintel.podbean.com/e/the-best-ethernet-on-mars/

The Best Ethernet on Mars | Open at Intel

Intel Ethernet and open source have been making history for decades. Doug Boom and Kevin Bross join us for a history lesson and a look toward future innovation. If you drive a car, use a phone, or travel to Mars, chances are you'll encounter foundational ethernet technology Kevin and Doug have helped foster. We take a deep and nerdy dive into the world of open source software and ethernet and learn how it impacts all our our lives.   Resources: Westport Channel: Intel® Ethernet Network Adapter E810-XXVDA4T Logan Beach: Intel® Ethernet Network Adapter E810-CQDA2T   Guests: Doug Boom is a Principal Engineer at Intel Ethernet.  Heading into his 29th year at Intel Ethernet, Doug has done it all when it comes to Ethernet.  Driver writer, product technical lead, architect, people and project management, he has lately been doing custom implementations with Intel Ethernet partners.  His code is in everything from soda machines, enterprise ethernet switches, lottery kiosks, ultrasound machines, cars, planes, trains and even rovers on Mars.  He has over 20 patents, and has invented technologies used in billions of dollars of solutions.  He’s had code in the Linux kernel since the old 2.4 days, but for reasons he can’t explain, his favorite distro is Ubuntu.   Doug is an Ethernet evangelist, you can see him talk about Ethernet basics at this YouTube link and history and some product stories at this YouTube link.  Doug writes fiction, makes board games and plays video games in his spare time. Kevin W. Bross is an Intel Principal Engineer and modular systems architect in Intel’s Network and Edge Group (NEX).   Over the past 30+ years at Intel, he has held a variety of engineering and marketing roles at Intel, including defining bladed systems products, architecting Intel's first M2M/IoT gateway product, working on the development/trials of 64-antenna Massive MIMO cellular base stations, and architecting Intel’s first three timing-related network adapters.  Kevin is currently working on 5G infrastructure and system design for Intel reference designs and numerous customer systems. Guest Host: Chris Norman An avid promoter of open source ecosystems, Chris writes documentation and presents at open source events, helping developers better understand Intel’s contributions to operating systems, languages, and runtimes. He also moderates the Clear Linux community forum.  

#ConfidentialComputing made easy with #K8s, in less time than it takes for a power nap https://intel.ly/44sgfug #IAmIntel
Confidential Computing Made Easy with Kubernetes*

This demo shows you how in under 20 minutes.

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The RISC-V Software Ecosystem (RISE) Project is bringing industry leaders together to accelerate the availability of software for RISC-V cores #RISCV #IAmIntel https://linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/rise-project-launches-to-accelerate-development-of-risc-v
Industry Leaders Launch RISE to Accelerate the Development of Open Source Software for RISC-V

Enabling commercial-ready software for application processors using RISC-V architecture for segments including mobile, consumer electronics, datacenter, and automotive

Quite liking the new #opensource font, Intel One Mono, designed with input from low-vision + legally blind devs for optimized legibility. Check it out and download from GitHub: https://intel.ly/3MztHXk #IAmIntel
GitHub - intel/intel-one-mono: Intel One Mono font repository

Intel One Mono font repository. Contribute to intel/intel-one-mono development by creating an account on GitHub.

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New font alert! Intel has open-sourced their new monospace font called IntelOne Mono. This font was designed with developers who have low vision, with the goal of making programming more accessible by making it easier to read and write code. Anyone can download the font for free from Github: https://github.com/intel/intel-one-mono
#font #developers #accessibility #a11y #DX #IAmIntel
GitHub - intel/intel-one-mono: Intel One Mono font repository

Intel One Mono font repository. Contribute to intel/intel-one-mono development by creating an account on GitHub.

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We're talking about our Kubernetes plug-ins! Want to protect and hide your secrets in k8s? You can do that with Intel(r) Software Guard Extensions. We work with SUSE Rancher to make installing the plugins the work of a few clicks. If you're not able to make it to the Intel booth P13 at KubeCon EU 2023, check out this blog and video. #kubecon #Kubernetes #IAmIntel
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/technical/kubernetes-extensions-with-ease.html
Kubernetes* Extensions with Ease

Encoding is not the same as encrypting.

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Nice video on the Open Source work we do at Intel, and why Intel donated Open Federated Learning (OpenFL) to the Linux Foundation. #OpenFL #OpenSource (#IAmIntel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKGZOFwCewc
Why Intel Donated Open Federated Learning (OpenFL) To The Linux Foundation

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DirectStorage Battle Ends In A Surprise Victory to Arc A770
https://hothardware.com/news/directstorage-battle-surprise-victory #iamintel
Intel Arc A770, RX 7900 XT And RTX 4080 DirectStorage Battle Ends In A Surprise Victory

A clear victor emerges in a three-way DirectStorage performance shootout as the underdog puts up a fight.

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