➀ AMD processors have helped achieve a new world record in a recent Ansys Fluent computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation on the Frontier supercomputer.
➁ The simulation, which tested Baker Hughes' next-generation gas turbines, was completed in 1.5 hours using 1,024 AMD Instinct MI250X accelerators and AMD EPYC CPUs.
➂ This marks a 25x speed increase compared to the previous 38.5-hour completion time on 3,700 CPU cores.
➀ The article discusses the performance impact of using 1DPC configuration on AMD EPYC 4004 processors.
➁ It highlights that the memory speed decreases when both channels are populated.
➂ The author suggests that 1DPC can offer better performance in certain scenarios.
➀ Today, we're highlighting a budget HP gaming laptop deal available at Best Buy for just $449.
➁ The HP Victus 15 (model: 15-fb2063dx) offers a mobile gaming platform with upgradable specifications.
➂ It features an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS processor, Radeon RX 6550M GPU, 8GB DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
➀ The Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming Wifi is a budget-friendly AM5 motherboard with a variety of features and a premium design.
➁ It offers ample USB Type-A and C ports, 3x PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets, and AI features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II.
➂ The board delivers robust performance and connectivity at a sub-$500 price point, making it a competitive option for gamers and DIY builders.
➀ G.Skill has announced two new high-speed and high-capacity DDR5 memory kits;
➁ The kits are designed for AMD's AM5 platform and Intel's Arrow Lake platform;
➂ The 128GB DDR5-8000 kit is said to be the world's first of its kind, while the 64GB DDR5-9000 kit offers exceptional speed.
➀ The Deepseek-R1 671B model has captured industry attention for its advanced reasoning capabilities;
➁ The challenge of running this model is its high memory requirements, which can be addressed through quantization;
➂ This article discusses a solution to run the model on an AMD Volcano platform with virtualized workloads, showcasing the use of Docker and Open WebUI for deployment.
➀ The best-selling CPU on Amazon is AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, a great gaming chip that won our Editor's Choice award last November.
➁ The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, another Editor's Choice recipient, is the second-best selling CPU.
➂ AMD is outperforming Intel in terms of CPU sales on Amazon, with a 78.74% to 21.26% split in units sold.
➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;
➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;
➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.
➀ The MLPerf Inference v5.0 results have been released, showing that NVIDIA Hopper systems dominate the rankings;
➁ Intel and AMD also have their own submissions, focusing on different market segments;
➂ The article discusses the performance of various systems and the focus on Deepseek-R1 671B inference performance.
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 This letter discusses the changes in the server industry, particularly the rise of AI servers and Intel's pullback;
➁ The challenges faced in reviewing high-end systems, including customs delays and logistical issues;
➂ The team expansion at STH, including new hires and the transition of roles;
➃ The growth of the STH YouTube channel and plans for a one million subscriber audience;
➄ The launch of the Axautik Group and its focus on financial community content;
➅ The updates on the STH Labs shorts channel and the importance of newsletter and YouTube subscriptions.
➀ This article discusses the continued prevalence of two threads per core in server CPUs;
➁ It highlights the performance benefits of simultaneous multi-threading (SMT);
➂ The author uses AMD EPYC 9005 platforms to demonstrate the concept.
➀ The Crucial Pro Overclocking DDR5-6400 C38 offers excellent performance for both Intel and AMD CPUs.
➁ The memory kit supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, and has a low-profile design.
➂ While the kit performs well in application workloads, its gaming performance is average, and it has limited overclocking capabilities.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has reached an all-time low price of $532 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025;
➁ The processor offers 16 cores and 32 threads with a combined L2/L3 cache of 80MB and a TDP of 170W;
➂ It is suitable for multi-core and multi-threaded workloads, though it may not be the best choice for gaming.
➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.
➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.
➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.
➀ The article discusses the importance of virtualization licensing in server hardware costs.
➁ It focuses on AMD's EPYC processors and their optimization for virtualization applications.
➂ The author explores how newer processors offer performance improvements, which can lead to significant cost savings in licensing.
➀ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT即将推出，提供8GB和16GB VRAM版本；
➁ 根据泄露信息，ASUS将推出多种配置的定制型号；
➂ 预计采用GDDR6内存，并可能提供超频版本。
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su revealed that the Radeon RX 9070 XT has been the best-selling Radeon of any generation in the first week, with sales 10 times higher than previous generations. She also mentioned the importance of designing a new architecture with a good price point to make it accessible to more gamers.
