Imagination Blog

Tape-out Risk in the Age of Edge AI: The Case for GPU IP

Imagination Technologies — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

A full SoC tape-out at 5nm approaches $400M in fully loaded, non-recurring engineering and mask costs. At 3nm, estimates push past $600M. Every IP block on that die is a commitment to a set of assumptions about what the silicon will need to do. In AI, those assumptions have a shorter shelf life than they used to.

PowerVR: The Path to Open-Source Zink and OpenGL ES Support

Luigi Santivetti — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:34:51 GMT

I am happy to be celebrating an important achievement this week: the PowerVR open-source Vulkan driver now (as of Mesa 26.1) has support for Zink. With it, the driver can support a much greater library of applications.

Imagination Demonstrates DirectX Gaming on D-Series GPUs

eleanor.brash@imgtec.com (Eleanor Brash) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:35:58 GMT

For any graphics card or SoC designer targeting Windows-based platforms, DirectX is non-negotiable. It is the dominant graphics API for PC gaming and professional visualization, underpinning everything from AAA titles to CAD applications. DirectX ensures compatibility with the vast ecosystem of Windows software, making it essential for OEMs and cloud providers who want to deliver rich, immersive experiences to end users.

Professional GPUs for Modern Graphics and Computing Workloads

eleanor.brash@imgtec.com (Eleanor Brash) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:08:26 GMT

Designing a Desktop GPU for Professional Computing