➀ MLPerf Training v5.0 results highlight NVIDIA's dominance with Blackwell and Hopper architectures, supported by submissions from Dell and Supermicro;
➁ AMD showcases improved performance of Instinct MI325X, claiming 30% generational gains over MI300X and competitive results against NVIDIA H200 in Llama2 70B training;
➂ Limited participation from other vendors noted, with Google's Trillium system appearing and a focus on accelerated hardware-software optimization trends.
➀ Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are experiencing premature failures, with over 100 cases documented based on user feedback;
➁ The majority of the failures are occurring on ASRock motherboards, with 82% of cases;
➂ The issue is suspected to be related to the X870 chipset, despite its premium design and components.
➀ Micron confirms plans to raise memory prices due to strong demand for DRAM and NAND flash.
➁ The price hike is expected to continue through 2025 and 2026.
➂ Factors include supply constraints and growing demand from AI, data centers, and consumer electronics.
➀ A PC enthusiast successfully delidded an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes iron;
➁ The process involved cutting the adhesive with fishing line and heating the IHS with a clothes iron;
➂ The enthusiast achieved a stable overclock of almost 6,000 MHz.
➀ AMD发布了Radeon RX 9070和RX 9070 XT GPU，但没有发布参考设计，而是依赖合作伙伴的型号。
➁ 现已出现一款未发布的Radeon RX 9070参考设计，其双风扇设计让人联想到AMD为RDNA 3系列设计的Radeon RX 7000系列。
➂ 该GPU在3DMark基准测试中表现出色，但可能仅用于合作伙伴的预发布测试和验证。
➀ According to Yeston, a Chinese graphics card maker, AMD's RX 9070 GPU supply is expected to become more stable after April.
➁ The improved supply may also apply to other graphics card manufacturers, including AMD's major partners like ASUS and Sapphire.
➂ There is hope that the healthier stock levels will lead to more RX 9070 graphics cards being available at their MSRP or close to it.
➀ AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU outperforms NVIDIA's RTX 5080 in AI benchmarks, offering up to 3x faster performance.
➁ The APU has up to 128GB of VRAM and combines a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5-based processor with 50 TOPS of AI workload performance.
➂ The APU's performance is up to 3.05x faster than a discrete GPU with less than 16GB of VRAM.
➀ AMD发布了新的旗舰Ryzen 9 9950X3D处理器，拥有16核心、32线程和第二代3D V-Cache。
➁ 新的9950X3D晶圆设计展示了Zen 5的强大性能，与Ryzen 7 9800X3D相比，增加了第二个CCD。
➂ 9950X3D拥有16C/32T的CPU性能，总L3缓存为144MB，最大加速频率为5.7GHz。
➀ GMKtec 的新款迷你电脑，搭载 AMD 的 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU，提供强大的游戏性能，拥有 16 核心、32 线程和 40 个 RDNA 3.5 GPU 计算单元。
➁ 在 1440p 分辨率下，该电脑在《赛博朋克2077》和《永恒毁灭战》等游戏中实现了高帧率，功耗约为 130W。
➂ GMKtec 的这款新迷你电脑在即将到来的 AMD 北京 AI 前沿会议上将详细介绍。
➀ TSMC has proposed a joint venture with US chip designers like NVIDIA and AMD to operate Intel's semiconductor fabs, with TSMC holding no more than a 50% stake.
➁ The talks are in early stages, following President Trump's push to revitalize the US semiconductor industry.
➂ TSMC would run the operations of Intel Foundry, but wouldn't own more than 50%.
➀ Der8auer 使用 PowerColor RX 9070 XT Red Devil 显卡，将 RDNA 4 GPU 超频至 3.3GHz，在 Cyberpunk 2077 和 3DMark 中击败了 RTX 5080；
➁ PowerColor 的定制 RX 9070 XT Red Devil 显卡采用高质量组件和高端散热器，在 Cyberpunk 2077 和 3DMark Time Spy Extreme 中表现出色；
➂ 通过降频和超频，RX 9070 XT 在 Cyberpunk 2077 中以 4K 超级分辨率和 RT + PT 关闭的情况下，比 RTX 5080 快 1FPS。
➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.
➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.
➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.
➀ OptiScaler工具允许玩家在PC游戏中切换升级技术，现在支持AMD的FSR 4；
➁ 对于已有DLSS、XeSS或早期FSR支持的游戏，可以切换到FSR 4，但目前这一功能仍处于实验阶段；
➂ 使用OptiScaler在《赛博朋克2077》中启用FSR 4，可以显著提升图像质量，同时消除一些旧版FSR中的视觉问题。
➀ AMD的下一代Zen 6架构的'Medusa Ridge'桌面CPU将提供12核心、24核心和32核心版本，最高配备128MB的L3缓存。
➁ 最新泄露显示，AMD的下一代基于Zen 6的'Medusa Ridge'桌面CPU将包括12核心、24核心和32核心版本，最高配备128MB的L3缓存。
➂ Zen 6 CCD的缓存数量比Zen 5增加了50%，而Zen 6c CCD的缓存数量也比Zen 5翻倍。
➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
➀ AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 series 'RDNA 4' GPUs have significantly more stock than NVIDIA's RTX 5070, with one retailer having 27 times the supply.
➁ Overall, AMD's launch supply is three times that of the entire RTX 50 series.
➂ One retailer reported having 8 x 5080, 10 x 5070 Ti, 14 x 5090, and 27 x 5070 launch supply for the Radeon RX 9070 XT.
➀ AMD's RX 9070 models are selling out quickly, leading to price increases above MSRP.
➁ Initial stock is limited, and prices will rise with subsequent shipments.
➂ Retailers like Newegg have already sold out of stock, and prices are expected to increase.
➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.
➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.
➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.
➀ AMD的下一代Medusa Point Zen 6 APUs将使用升级版的RDNA 3.X GPU，而不是预期的RDNA 4、RDNA 5或UDNA。
➁ 这一决策与AMD针对笔记本电脑和游戏掌机优化性能的策略一致，注重效率和散热，而非高端游戏特性。
➂ 新的APUs将继续使用经过验证的RDNA 3.X GPU，而不是RDNA 5或UDNA。
