Researchers reveal revolutionary PC advancement doubling speed without the need for hardware upgrades

Groundbreaking technology could potentially double the performance of all modern PCs without hardware upgrades.

12:49 15 March 2024

A group of researchers from the University of California, Riverside, has unveiled a groundbreaking technology that could potentially double the performance of all modern PCs without requiring any hardware upgrades.

Their discovery, detailed in a recently published paper, introduces a system known as simultaneous and heterogeneous multithreading (SHMT). This innovative approach addresses the current bottleneck and latency issues inherent in modern computer systems, where different processors handle various workloads separately.

SHMT allows a single task to be executed across multiple processors simultaneously, significantly reducing workload per processor, enhancing task efficiency, and consuming less energy. In tests, the implementation of SHMT resulted in processing speeds increasing by up to 1.95 times, accompanied by a remarkable 51% decrease in energy consumption.

Despite these promising results, the widespread adoption of SHMT faces challenges. Devices must undergo rigorous quality assurance tests to ensure compatibility with the technology, particularly in detecting any incompatible architectures within the processors.

As for when this breakthrough technology will hit the market, further testing is required before a definitive timeline can be established.