Arm CPU designs energy-efficient processor architectures for mobile, automotive, IoT, and cloud infrastructure.
Arm CPU is the foundational processor architecture designed by Arm Holdings. It provides high-performance, energy-efficient compute for applications ranging from sensors to data centers. The architecture includes features for AI acceleration, security, and real-time processing.
Arm CPU designs are licensed to partners including Apple, Samsung, Qualcomm, and MediaTek, enabling custom processors optimized for specific use cases while maintaining software compatibility across the ecosystem.
| Attribute | Arm CPU | EPYC | Xeon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |  |  | |
| Founded | 1990 | 1969 | 1968 | |
| Sells To | Consumers, Enterprise | Consumers, Enterprise | Enterprise | |
| Pricing Model | Licensing, Recurring, Transactional | Software, Transactional | Hardware Sales | |
| Ownership | Public | Public | Public |
Founded 1990
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Licensing, Recurring, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 1969
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Software, Transactional
Ownership Public
Founded 1968
Sells To Enterprise
Pricing Model Hardware Sales
Ownership Public
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