Enhanced Support & Performance for RISC-V Users: VRULL enables Alibaba XuanTie's XTHeadV into GCC Compiler

Vienna (Austria), March 13, 2024.

VRULL GmbH, renowned for its deep-tech end-to-end expertise spanning from software to microarchitecture, along with a strong community presence in key technologies like GCC, LLVM, Linux, and system libraries such as OpenSSL, proudly announces the successful upstreaming of the XTHeadV extension for Alibaba XuanTie's C906 and C910 cores into the GCC compiler.

This achievement, set to be featured in GCC14, complements the standard RISC-V Vector 1.0.0 enablement and significantly elevates performance and support for the C906 and C910 processor cores.

The enablement brings new capabilities and improved performance to RISC-V-based systems, delivering performance improvements up to 13 times in optimized string routines for certain applications.

The XTHeadV extension, a vendor-defined SIMD/vector extension based on the RISC-V vector 0.7.1-draft, is designed to enhance the performance and capabilities of the C906 and C910 cores. With its inclusion in GCC14, XTHeadV will complement the existing RISC-V Vector 1.0.0 standard enablement, ensuring robust and long-term support for these cores.

This development is crucial for user communities relying on mass-market boards such as the Allwinner D1 Nezha, BeagleV-Ahead of BeagleBoard.org, and Sophgo Milk-V, which utilize these processor cores. This only reinforces Alibaba XuanTie's dedication to sustaining product support through transitions, such as the forthcoming C908 core that aligns with the newer RISC-V Vector 1.0.0.

Dr. Philipp Tomsich, Chief Technologist of VRULL and Vice-Chair of the Technical Steering Committee at RISC-V International, emphasized the impact of this collaboration: "Integrating XTHeadV into GCC is more than just a technical milestone; it's about empowering developers to leverage these advanced capabilities to create more efficient and powerful applications. Our effort ensures that Alibaba XuanTie's technology remains competitive and relevant, securing its place in current and future technology landscapes."

"Congratulations, and a big thank you to VRULL for their outstanding collaboration. Together, we have reached a significant milestone due to our persistent hard work. VRULL's expertise and professionalism in community engagement have significantly accelerated the integration of XTheadV into the community, enhancing our support for global XuanTie processor developers. This achievement highlights our commitment to innovation and supporting our existing users. Providing developers with extensive tools and support is key to enabling ongoing innovation and growth in the semiconductor ecosystem," says Chunqiang Li, Senior Director of Software and Solution Group at Alibaba DAMO Academy.

Jason Kridner, Chief Technologist of BeagleBoard.org Foundation, highlights the community benefit of the collaborative effort between VRULL and Alibaba, adding, "This milestone is a testament to the benefits of Alibaba engaging VRULL for the open-source ecosystem expertise: upstream support for XTHeadV benefits both innovation and our existing user base. Ensuring that developers have access to comprehensive tools and support, whether for bleeding edge products or mature technologies, is central to fostering the trust of integrators and end-users in the RISC-V semiconductor ecosystem."

Including XTHeadV support in GCC14 underscores a mutual commitment to technological excellence and support for mature platforms, ensuring they continue delivering value and performance in the evolving semiconductor landscape. This collaboration between VRULL GmbH and Alibaba XuanTie exemplifies the strength of strategic partnerships in driving forward the semiconductor industry in a balanced, responsible manner.

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Based in Austria, Europe, VRULL (https://vrull.eu/) is a leading provider of outsourced R&D, software enablement, and ecosystem development services for the semiconductor industry. Focused on RISC-V and ARM64 technologies, VRULL GmbH delivers solutions that drive innovation and efficiency in the semiconductor sector.

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