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IBM POWER architecture

The IBM POWER architecture, initially introduced in 1990, represents a family of RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) processors developed by IBM. It has undergone several iterations and enhancements over the years, with each new generation bringing improvements in performance, power efficiency, and feature sets. The POWER architecture is renowned for its scalability, reliability, and performance, making it a popular choice for high-performance computing environments, enterprise servers, supercomputers, and mission-critical applications. It is characterized by features such as out-of-order execution, multi-threading, and advanced memory management capabilities. The POWER architecture has found applications not only in IBM's own systems but also in systems manufactured by other companies, including servers from companies like Google and Tencent. As of the 2020s, the IBM POWER architecture continues to evolve, with newer generations focusing on advancements in AI acceleration, heterogeneous computing, and energy efficiency to address the demands of modern computing workloads.