Yesterday, Arm introduced CSS for Mobile 2, an AI-native compute platform that brings CPUs, GPUs and system IP together in a way that developers can easily utilise and apply to next-generation AI workloads.
CSS for Mobile 2
CSS for Mobile 2 includes the new Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU, the Arm C2 CPU cluster with SME2, enhanced system IP, physical implementations and a developer-ready software ecosystem in a platform optimised for next-generation mobile devices.
Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU
Mali G2-Ultra NX is the first Mali GPU with dedicated neural accelerators, tightly integrating neural and traditional graphics processing for the highest efficiency and responsiveness. The GPU also introduces a new execution engine and next-generation Ray Tracing Unit, designed for increasingly complex graphics workloads and modern game engine features.
Together with Arm Neural Technology, Mali G2-Ultra NX delivers up to 4x higher performance per watt for neural graphics. The company continues to advance traditional graphics, delivering up to 14% higher performance on existing game content compared with the previous generation.
It is revealed that leading game engines and studios are also integrating Arm Neural Technology into developer flows, including Tencent Games Central Tech’s MagicDawn and Unity China’s Tuanjie Engine. Meanwhile, NetEase’s Where Mind Meet is planning to bring its NSS-enabled version to players this year, alongside an NSSD technology demonstration using Tencent Games’ Arena Breakout Infinite, and NSS integration with Infold Games’ Infinity Nikki.
Arm C2 CPU
The new Arm C2 CPU cluster combines Arm’s highest-performance CPU, the C2-Ultra, and efficiency-focused C2-Pro CPUs with two SME2 units, enabling responsive, low-latency AI directly on the CPU while working seamlessly alongside accelerators.
The doubled SME2 capability in the CPU cluster will enable a 70% speedup on the latest small language models and strengthen the CPU’s ability to accelerate AI workloads. Compared with C1-Ultra, C2-Ultra delivers up to 1.7x higher AI performance, 12% faster web browsing, 12% faster app launches, 12% better multi-core performance and 15% higher single-thread performance, while using up to 38% less power at the same performance.
SME2 continues to see tremendous traction and exists in leading Android and iOS handsets, with the SME2 ecosystem including Alipay, Google AI Edge Gallery, Oppo and Vivo.
CSS for Mobile 2 partner is a beneficiary to:
- Silicon partners: Delivers a faster path to differentiated products
- Developers: a common platform to build and deploy AI at scale
- Users: More responsive, personal and visually rich experiences
