Released in late 2023 with build 104, Intel Quartus Prime Pro 23.3.0.104 is the premium FPGA design software from Intel, delivering advanced compilation, verification, and optimization tools for Stratix, Agilex, Arria, and Cyclone series devices, enabling engineers to achieve higher performance and faster time-to-market.
Key Highlights
- Hyper-Aware Design Flow – Advanced Hyper-Optimization technology with machine-learning-guided placement and routing for up to 20% higher fmax on Agilex devices.
- Incremental Compilation Enhancements – Faster design iterations with improved partition reuse and snapshot-based incremental optimization.
- Platform Designer Integration – Streamlined IP integration with enhanced Qsys Pro for high-performance system-on-chip designs.
- Advanced Timing Analysis – Multi-corner timing closure with improved PrimeTime correlation and enhanced reporting for complex designs.
- Power & Thermal Analysis – Early power estimation and detailed thermal modeling for power-efficient FPGA implementations.
- Partial Reconfiguration Support – Dynamic function exchange with improved floorplanning and verification tools for flexible designs.
- Performance & Stability – Optimized memory usage for large designs, faster compilation times, and enhanced support for Windows 11 and Linux distributions.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit or Linux (Red Hat Enterprise 8/9, SUSE 15, Ubuntu 22.04)
- 32 GB RAM minimum (64 GB+ recommended)
- DirectX 12 GPU with 4 GB+ VRAM (Windows)
- NVMe SSD strongly advised