➀ Ayar Labs has closed a $155M Series D round; ➁ AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and others participated; ➂ The company is focused on high-speed optical I/O interconnect technology.
Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry
➀ AMD's new EPYC 4124P processor, a quad-core CPU, is tested in gaming scenarios; ➁ The processor, based on the Zen 4 architecture, offers over 60 FPS in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077; ➂ The CPU is tested with RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 Super GPUs, showing good performance in most titles.
➀ Ayar Labs, an optical I/O specialist, has raised $155 million, bringing its total funding to $370 million and valuing the company over $1 billion.➁ The round was led by Advent Global Opportunities and Light Street Capital, with participation from AMD Ventures, Intel Capital, Nvidia, 3M Ventures, and Autopilot, among others.➂ Ayar Labs has developed in-package optical I/O technology to enhance AI infrastructure efficiency and performance.
➀ AMD is integrating direct RF-sampling data converters into its Versal adaptive SoCs, aiming at high-resolution and high sample-rate RF applications. The Versal RF Series is set to provide advanced capabilities for aerospace and defense, as well as test and measurement markets. ➁ The new series combines high-resolution RF data converters, hard IP DSP compute blocks, AI engines, and an Arm subsystem in a single chip. ➂ The series is expected to deliver up to 80 TOPS of DSP compute power, with improved performance over the previous generation.
➀ DFI has unveiled the RAP310, a high-performance microATX industrial motherboard; ➁ It is powered by AMD's AM5 socket platform with LGA design and the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processor; ➂ The motherboard offers robust memory support and advanced visual capabilities.
➀ This article highlights the significant growth in server CPU core counts from 2010 to 2025, showing the increasing competition and architectural choices in the market. ➁ The growth rate of server CPU core counts is accelerating, and the number of vendors participating is proliferating. ➂ The article discusses the challenges of selling general-purpose compute servers versus AI servers, and the impact of AI on the industry.
➀ Gaming GPU sales dropped 14.5% in Q3 2024; ➁ Nvidia's market share increased from 88% to 90%; ➂ Concerns over tariffs and economic recession may impact GPU sales.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 9 9800X3D has become a hot commodity due to its impressive gaming performance; ➁ The CPU is currently in short supply, with retailers selling out and pre-orders unavailable; ➂ AMD is working to increase supply and expects availability to improve in the upcoming quarter.
➀ Valve is reportedly testing a new SteamOS-based device called Fremont; ➁ The device may be the successor to the Steam Box, with hints of AMD's Ryzen processors and RDNA 3 graphics; ➂ The device's specifications and potential release date remain unclear.
➀ AMD confirms Radeon RX 8800 and RX 8600 GPUs via ROCm patches; ➁ The ROCm library code reveals the naming of the next-generation graphics cards; ➂ The RX 8800 series will be powered by the Navi 48 GPU, and the RX 8600 series will use the Navi 44 GPU.
➀ Geekom is reportedly preparing the QS series of mini-PCs with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip; ➁ This device will be the first Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC, as Qualcomm unexpectedly canceled the Snapdragon X Elite dev kit; ➂ The mini-PC's specifications, pricing, or additional information are not yet known.
➀ Onix Technology Limited is reportedly affiliated with Sapphire Technology Limited; ➁ Onix's new brand is seemingly associated with Sapphire; ➂ Sapphire may have chosen Intel Arc over Nvidia GPUs due to tight allocations.
➀ A Linux patch for AMD Zen 1 and Zen 2 systems addresses boot time issues; ➁ The problem stems from a change in Linux 6.11; ➂ The patch fixes the issue by flushing microcode updates from the CPU's memory buffer.
➀ Intel's Arc B580 GPU is set to debut; ➁ Intel has sent samples to reviewers; ➃ AIBs like Maxsun are teasing the launch.
➀ A $1,200 4K gaming PC and a $1,000 2K gaming PC can be assembled with Black Friday hardware deals; ➁ The build includes an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU, an ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU, and a 2TB WD Black SN850X SSD; ➂ Deals are available on components like the Phanteks XT Pro Ultra case and MSI MAG A750BN power supply.
➀ The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is on sale for 37% off; ➁ Offers great performance for gaming setups; ➂ Offers a cost-effective option for gamers focusing on GPUs.
➀ The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is now available at an all-time low price of $130 on Amazon; ➁ The processor features eight cores and a boost clock of 4.6 GHz; ➂ It is the most affordable octa-core processor in the market.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors are set for a January 2025 launch; ➁ Both will feature 3D V-Cache technology; ➂ The 9950X3D will have 16 cores, while the 9900X3D will have 12 cores.
➀ The Kaytus KR2190V3 server was showcased at SC24 and featured a unique design, different from initial impressions; ➁ The server consists of two single-socket motherboards with tight tolerances, resembling a single motherboard; ➂ The server design is innovative and stands out among standard 2U dual-socket servers.
➀ AMD is considering 'multi-chip stacking' for its future Ryzen SoC to achieve chip scalability.
➁ AMD has been committed to innovating its existing consumer CPU product lines, being the first to introduce a dedicated '3D V-Cache' module (known as the 'X3D' product line) in processors.
➂ A new patent application suggests AMD is exploring a 'novel packaging design' that aims to innovate chip stacking processes, ultimately reducing interconnect latency and bringing significant performance improvements.