ARM unveils 64-bit Cortex-A50 server processors

British chip designer ARM has unveiled a new series of 64-bit microprocessors aimed at the server market.

The ARM Cortex-A50 series of processors is based on the ARMv8 architecture, with two designs slated for initial release. These new chips are the Cortex-A53 and the Cortex-A57. Both chips will feature energy-efficient 64-bit processing technology, as well as support for existing 32-bit processing.