DLCs for datacenters: Intel Software Defined Silicon in upcoming Xeon Sapphire Rapids locks CPU features behind a paywall

[Redaktion]

Intel could be introducing Software Defined Silicon (SDSi) with upcoming server and datacenter processors such as Xeon Sapphire Rapids. SDSi enables unlocking processor features on a pay-as-you-go basis to minimize upfront costs and enable organizations to add new features without a hardware upgrade. The Linux code for SDSi is expected to be finalized in the 5.18 kernel, which is due this Spring.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/DLCs-for-datacenters-Intel-Software-Defined-Silicon-in-upcoming-Xeon-Sapphire-Rapids-locks-CPU-features-behind-a-paywall.598745.0.html

[L]

This might be a good idea for businesses, especially that it has already been tried and tested on IBM Blade servers where extra performance could be unlocked for busier periods which lowers operational costs without influencing capital investments.

[Rasec]

Another parasiting move... PTOOOOOE!
Just give us back PGA for notebooks!