A team of researchers from the University of California, Riverside in the United States has developed a revolutionary method to potentially double the speed of a computer without the need to change its components. This new technology, known as Simultaneous and Heterogeneous Multithreading (SHMT), leverages the existing CPU, GPU, and TPU for general calculations, graphics, and machine learning tasks respectively.
With SHMT, multiple subtasks are performed simultaneously in parallel, increasing efficiency and reducing energy consumption. This means that users no longer have to go through the hassle of changing hard drives, RAM, or processors to give their computer a performance boost. Instead, a simple software update could potentially enhance the speed of the computer significantly.
According to ComputerHoy, the researchers have successfully tested this method and were able to double the execution speed of a program while reducing energy consumption by 51%. This breakthrough technology could soon be accessible to the public, offering a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance a computer’s performance without the need for hardware upgrades.