We're excited to share a preview of a Framework Laptop with a new CPU architecture today, and it's not the one you probably think it is. DeepComputing is creating the first partner-developed Mainboard, and it's powered by a RISC-V processor!
@frameworkcomputer about to be the slowest processor known to man
@sylv @frameworkcomputer Yes. This is the same chip that was in the VisionFive 2 over 18 months ago. Important first step, I guess.
@keyboardg @frameworkcomputer Does it at least have speculative execution?

@sylv @frameworkcomputer The manual says it can be enabled (edit: for memory reads). The pdf manual made in 2019-2021.

Edit: dual-issue, in-order pipeline

The youtube channel Explaining Computers reviewed Debian on the VisionFive 2 in January 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykKnc86UtXg

VisionFive 2: RISC-V Quad Core Low Cost SBC

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