Exploration of Latest Processors
and Microcontrollers
B.Tech ECE | Course: 24EC4303
Microcontrollers
V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College
Introduction
• This presentation explores the latest
processors and microcontrollers, highlighting
their architecture, features, applications, and
comparisons.
NVIDIA Grace CPU
• - ARM-based data center processor
• - LPDDR5X memory support
• - Optimized for AI and HPC
• - Used in AI-driven applications and
supercomputing
Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake)
• - Hybrid architecture with performance &
efficiency cores
• - Built on Intel 4 process technology
• - Integrated AI engine
• - Used in laptops, AI applications, and gaming
PCs
Apple M3
• - ARM-based System on Chip (SoC)
• - 3nm process for better efficiency
• - Unified memory architecture
• - Used in Macs for high-performance
computing and AI processing
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
• - Zen 5 architecture
• - AI processing with dedicated accelerators
• - High-speed DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support
• - Used in gaming PCs, workstations, and AI
applications
ARM Cortex-M85
• - 32-bit ARMv8-M with TrustZone security
• - High-performance microcontroller for AI and
IoT
• - Supports real-time processing
• - Used in smart home systems and industrial
automation
ESP32-C6 (Espressif)
• - 32-bit RISC-V processor
• - Supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and Zigbee
• - Energy-efficient and secure
• - Used in IoT devices and smart home
automation
STM32U5 (STMicroelectronics)
• - ARM Cortex-M33 core
• - Ultra-low power consumption
• - AI processing capabilities
• - Used in battery-powered medical and
industrial applications
Texas Instruments MSP430FR
• - 16-bit RISC architecture
• - Ultra-low-power with FRAM memory
• - Designed for precision sensing
• - Used in industrial automation and medical
devices
Comparison of Processors and
Microcontrollers
• - Processors: High-performance computing
(AI, gaming, data centers)
• - Microcontrollers: Optimized for IoT,
industrial automation, and energy efficiency
• - Choice depends on application requirements
Conclusion
• - Processors provide high computing power for
AI and gaming
• - Microcontrollers are best for embedded
systems and IoT
• - Selection depends on performance and
power requirements
References
• Include proper citations and sources from
research articles, official manufacturer
websites, and technical documentation.