git: 6215a16505 - main - 14.0 hardware: Update i386 and arm64 Tier information

From: Ed Maste <emaste_at_FreeBSD.org>
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:44:09 UTC
The branch main has been updated by emaste:

URL: https://cgit.FreeBSD.org/doc/commit/?id=6215a1650507d229fe52232b1d77bd02230d9395

commit 6215a1650507d229fe52232b1d77bd02230d9395
Author:     Ed Maste <emaste@FreeBSD.org>
AuthorDate: 2023-11-14 03:28:28 +0000
Commit:     Ed Maste <emaste@FreeBSD.org>
CommitDate: 2023-11-14 14:43:57 +0000

    14.0 hardware: Update i386 and arm64 Tier information
    
    Move arm64 earlier, so the two Tier 1 architectures are first.  Add
    other arm64 architectures (Ampere Computing and AWS).  Tone down the
    level of i386 support.
    
    Reviewed by:    carlavilla, philip
    Sponsored by:   The FreeBSD Foundation
    Differential Revision: https://reviews.freebsd.org/D42593
---
 website/content/en/releases/14.0R/hardware.adoc | 36 +++++++++++++++----------
 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-)

diff --git a/website/content/en/releases/14.0R/hardware.adoc b/website/content/en/releases/14.0R/hardware.adoc
index 5c4f370539..c50a1908fd 100644
--- a/website/content/en/releases/14.0R/hardware.adoc
+++ b/website/content/en/releases/14.0R/hardware.adoc
@@ -33,26 +33,23 @@ AMD64 (also known as x86-64) is a fully-supported Tier 1 architecture.
 AMD64 supports all modern x86 processors.
 This release incorporates optimizations and enhancements to leverage the full capabilities of FreeBSD/amd64-based systems, delivering improved performance across a wide range of workloads.
 
-[[proc-i386]]
-=== i386 Architecture Support
+[[proc-arm-64]]
+=== 64-bit ARM (aarch64)
 
-While FreeBSD continues to evolve and optimize for modern architectures, we are committed to maintaining support for the venerable i386 (x86) architecture in this release.
-Although i386 hardware is becoming less common, FreeBSD remains a reliable and versatile choice for those who still rely on it, whether for legacy systems or specific use cases.
+FreeBSD supports 64-bit ARM (known as arm64 or AArch64) as a Tier-1 architecture.
 
-[WARNING]
-====
-Support for this architecture will be removed in FreeBSD 15.0, so all users and administrators are *strongly* recommended to upgrade their installations to <<proc-amd64,AMD64>>.
-====
+FreeBSD currently supports the following devices:
 
-[[proc-arm]]
-=== ARM Architecture Support
+Ampere Computing:
 
-FreeBSD features robust ARM architecture support, enhancing compatibility and performance across a diverse array of ARM-based devices.
+* Altra
+* eMAG
 
-[[proc-arm-64]]
-=== 64-bit ARM (aarch64)
+AWS / Annapurna Labs:
 
-FreeBSD currently supports the following devices:
+* Graviton
+* Graviton 2
+* Graviton 3
 
 Allwinner (64-bit), more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Allwinner[Wiki page]:
 
@@ -88,6 +85,17 @@ RockChip (64-bit), more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.
 
 Zedboard Zynq 7000 SoC
 
+[[proc-i386]]
+=== i386 Architecture Support
+
+FreeBSD maintains support for i386 (x86) as a Tier 2 architecture.
+It is not recommended for new installations.
+
+[WARNING]
+====
+Support for this architecture will be removed in FreeBSD 15.0, so all users and administrators are *strongly* recommended to upgrade their installations to <<proc-amd64,AMD64>>.
+====
+
 [[proc-arm-32]]
 === 32-bit ARM (armv6, armv7)