Beyond Embedded!
RISC-V in the Performance CPU segment
2026.05.27 Futurum_SiFive-LandingPage-1540x660

Sponsored By:

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Wesnesday, May 27th

11:00 AM ET

RISC-V is commonly seen as an ISA for embedded products; for smaller devices that require low power consumption but aren’t very complex and can tolerate lower performance. SiFive, a leading RISC-V IP vendor, is proving that incorrect with its Performance family of products. They recently launched the latest product in the series, the P550, that supports the RVA23 profile: a crucial enabler for SW developers and the industry as a whole. In this webinar, we discuss how SiFive has been able to deliver highly performant yet efficient, out-of-order CPU IP for a variety of use cases.

Key Takeaways:

1. If you are looking for Arm A70-series level performance, but need a more modern ISA

2. If you are interested in open standard ISAs but don’t believe they are quite performant enough

3. Learn about SiFive’s RISC-V based out-of-order performance cores

4. Understand why demand for RISC-V is growing fast at higher performance levels

5. Learn how to innovate with SiFive RISC-V Performance Products



Register Below:

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Ram Naik

Senior Product Director - SiFive

Ram Naik is the Senior Director of Product Management at SiFive, responsible for the Performance and Intelligence family of products. He has a proven track record of launching new architectures, bringing silicon to market, and driving its adoption across key segments. Prior to SiFive, Ram held leadership roles at Qualcomm and Intel Corporation.. He has a MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and an MBA from Duke University. 

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Brendan Burke

Research Director, Semiconductors, Supply Chain & Emerging Tech - The Futurum Group

Brendan is Research Director, Semiconductors, Supply Chain, and Emerging Tech. He advises clients on strategic initiatives and leads the Futurum Semiconductors Practice. He is an experienced tech industry analyst who has guided tech leaders in identifying market opportunities spanning edge processors, generative AI applications, and hyperscale data centers.

Before joining Futurum, Brendan consulted with global AI leaders and served as a Senior Analyst in Emerging Technology Research at PitchBook. At PitchBook, he developed market intelligence tools for AI, highlighted by one of the industry’s most comprehensive AI semiconductor market landscapes encompassing both public and private companies. He has advised Fortune 100 tech giants, growth-stage innovators, global investors, and leading market research firms. Before PitchBook, he led research teams in tech investment banking and market research.

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Alan Shimel

CEO and Founder - Techstrong Group

Alan is founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Techstrong Group, the company behind DevOps.com, Container Journal, Security Boulevard and Digital Anarchist, as well as co-founder of the DevOps Institute. As such, he is attuned to the world of technology, particularly cloud, DevOps, security and open source. With almost 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Alan has been instrumental in the success of several organizations. He is an often-cited personality in the security and technology community and is a sought-after speaker at industry and government conferences and events. In addition to his writing, his DevOps Chats podcast, DevOps TV and Digital Anarchist audio and videos are widely followed. Alan attributes his success to a combination of a strong business background and a deep knowledge of technology. His legal background, long experience in the field and New York street smarts combine to form a unique personality. He is a graduate of St. John's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics, and holds a JD degree from NY Law School.