ARM's Next-Gen Prime CPU Core: Cortex-X925 "Blackhawk"
• Replaces the X4 prime core in ARM's flagship CPU lineup.• Based on Armv9.2 and tuned for top-end mobile performance.
• Leaked data indicates a 15% IPC boost over the previous Cortex-X4, beating previous X-series generation gains by 50%.
• Upgraded with a larger private L2 cache, improving instruction/data prefetching and power efficiency.
• Part of ARM's Computer Subsystem for Client (CSS), built on 3 nm, designed to support more AI/multimedia workloads.
• Real-world benefits include faster app loading, smoother multitasking, improved gaming and streaming, and better battery life due to efficiency gains.
• ARM is showcasing the new core in demos at MWC 2025, particularly on devices like the vivo X200 Series.