Arm Introduces New Product Naming for PC, Infrastructure, Mobile, and More

[AleksandarK]

Arm today announced a simpler, more intuitive naming scheme for its compute platforms to help developers and manufacturers better understand which solutions suit their needs. Under the new naming structure, infrastructure-grade server CPU products will be known as Arm Neoverse, the name previously reserved for Arm's core IP for server CPUs. The PC lineup will adopt the name Arm Niva, while Arm Lumex will convey its focus on mobile performance to smartphones and tablets. Automotive applications, which require both safety certification and high compute capacity, will fall under Arm Zena. Finally, Arm Orbis will cover IoT and embedded devices, offering a tailored edge AI platform for everything from sensors to earbuds.

In addition to the market-specific names, Arm is overhauling its IP numbering system to align with generational releases. Future cores will carry labels such as Ultra, Premium, Pro, Nano, and Pico to indicate relative performance and power characteristics. Combining a clear platform identity with a descriptive performance tier, this two-tier approach should make it easier for partners to plan long-term roadmaps and pick the right building blocks for their designs. Arm's GPU technology will continue under the well-known Mali brand, but Mali will now be presented explicitly as a component within each platform rather than a separate product. By integrating Mali GPUs into Neoverse, Niva, Lumex, Zena, and Orbis, Arm aims to deliver fully validated subsystems instead of standalone IP pieces.



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[lemonadesoda]

I've got a MUCH BETTER naming convention:

ARM server
ARM desktop
ARM touch (tablet and phone)
ARM auto
ARM IoT
ARM mil
ARM space

Notice how this naming convention is much simpler and much less confusing and absolutely intuitive.

(C) COPYRIGHT - all proceeds to me

 

[bonehead123]

(C) COPYRIGHT - all proceeds to me

Too late grubbie, since I submitted these exact name ideas to them about 2 years ago, and they assured me they would be implemented asap AND that I would be paid ALL royalties going forward....

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However, since I am not a money hoarder, I might be willing to share a small, minuscule portion of the proceeds, IF you can prove when you made your suggestions !

j/k of course........

Anyways, I'm all for any thing that goes towards standardization of names, terminology, specs etc, so therefore I say: "You go ARM" !

 

[Wirko]

The numbering of Cortex A-series cores will probably remain, it's illogical enough.