RISC-V for HPC: An update of where we are and main action points

TL;DR

This paper reviews the current state of RISC-V in high-performance computing, highlighting recent progress, existing limitations, and key areas for future development to enhance its ecosystem.

Contribution

It provides an updated analysis of RISC-V's capabilities and challenges in HPC, outlining main action points for ecosystem improvement.

Findings

Significant progress in RISC-V HPC ecosystem

Identified limitations hindering widespread adoption

Recommended focus areas for future development

Abstract

This extended abstract is submitted on behalf of the RISC-V HPC SIG who have been undertaking an analysis to explore the current state and limitations of the RISC-V ecosystem for HPC. Whilst it is right to celebrate that there has been great progress made in recent years, we also highlight limitations and where effort should be focussed.