SMT on KAD

Xeon 678X vs. Threadripper 9980X: SMT Efficiency Tested

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:44:10 +0800

Xeon 678X vs. Threadripper 9980X: SMT Efficiency Tested

Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) can increase CPU throughput by allowing a physical core to execute work from multiple software threads, but the performance gain depends heavily on workload characteristics and microarchitectural design.

Intel Xeon 8 Coral Rapids to Restore Hyper-Threading in 2028

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:25:59 +0800

Intel Xeon 8 Coral Rapids to Restore Hyper-Threading in 2028

Intel has officially confirmed that Hyper-Threading will return with its Xeon 8 “Coral Rapids” data center processors, scheduled for release in 2028. The announcement marks a significant reversal of the company’s previous strategy to phase out simultaneous multithreading (SMT) across its processor portfolio. While the decision currently applies only to enterprise processors, it signals a notable shift in Intel’s long-term server CPU roadmap and provides organizations with new considerations for future infrastructure planning.

Intel Xeon Roadmap Shift: Diamond Rapids Delay and SMT Return

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:52:14 +0800

Intel Xeon Roadmap Shift: Diamond Rapids Delay and SMT Return

Intel is restructuring its Xeon roadmap with a set of changes that go beyond simple scheduling adjustments. The delay of Diamond Rapids to mid-2027, the transition to 16-channel memory platforms, and the planned return of simultaneous multithreading (SMT) in Coral Rapids collectively signal a deeper architectural recalibration.