Intel quietly kills controversial Software Defined Silicon initiative — GitHub repository was archived in November 2025, allegedly signaling the end of active development

February 9, 2026

, By Tom’s Hardware

Intel quietly kills controversial Software Defined Silicon initiative — GitHub repository was archived in November 2025, allegedly signaling the end of active development

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Intel began to make Software Defined Silicon initiative (SDSi) preparations for its 4^th Generation Xeon processors four years ago, with an aim to sell its processors and then earn a premium for letting customers activate accelerators for specific workloads. Eventually, the initiative got its official ‘Intel On Demand’ name… and vanished from the radar. Now, the iconic PC chipmaker is quietly discontinuing the program, reports Phoronix.

Intel largely stopped discussing its ‘Intel On Demand’ initiative…

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Intel quietly kills controversial Software Defined Silicon initiative — GitHub repository was archived in November 2025, allegedly signaling the end of active development

February 9, 2026

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Intel quietly kills controversial Software Defined Silicon initiative — GitHub repository was archived in November 2025, allegedly signaling the end of active development

Intel began to make Software Defined Silicon initiative (SDSi) preparations for its 4^th Generation Xeon processors four years ago, with an aim to sell its processors and then earn a premium for letting customers activate accelerators for specific workloads. Eventually, the initiative got its official ‘Intel On Demand’ name… and vanished from the radar. Now, the iconic PC chipmaker is quietly discontinuing the program, reports Phoronix.

Intel largely stopped discussing its ‘Intel On Demand’ initiative…

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