➀ AMD在CES 2025上宣布了其RDNA 4图形架构,具有增强的AI硬件。Radeon RX 9070 XT和RX 9070将于2025年第一季度推出,重点关注AI功能,包括FSR 4和新的Adrenalin软件功能。这些工具将本地运行,提供如AI图像生成和文档摘要等生产力增强功能。➁ 新的AI功能将在RDNA 4 GPU上本地运行,通过'AMD Chat'允许用户了解更多关于他们的AMD产品,包括如何从Radeon RX 9070 XT和RX 9070 GPU中获得最佳性能的信息。➂ 这些AI工具将直接集成到Radeon软件中,让用户充分利用即将到来的RDNA 4代AI的高级功能。
Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry
➀ AMD在CES 2025上发布了针对游戏掌机的Ryzen Z2系列处理器,具有RDNA 3图形和FSR技术,预计将用于Valve的Steam Deck更新;➁ Ryzen Z2系列处理器预计将在今年推出,包括联想Legion Go和ASUS ROG Ally等设备;➂ AMD预计游戏掌机市场将继续增长,但尚未公布Z2系列的具体规格。
➀ AMD announced FSR 4, developed for RDNA 4 GPUs, starting with Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070. FSR 4 uses AI hardware for upscaling, similar to NVIDIA DLSS. ➁ It supports 4K upscaling, frame generation, and latency reduction via AMD Anti-Lag 2. ➃ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will support FSR 4.
➀ GMKtec unveils the K11 Mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 'Hawk Point' APU; ➁ Up to 96GB RAM and 2TB SSD support; ➂ Features OCulink port for external GPU support.
➀ Acer is set to unveil its NITRO Blaze 11 and Blaze 8 gaming handhelds at CES 2025; ➁ The new devices will feature AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs, offering significant improvements over the current NITRO Blaze 7; ➂ The launch aims to position Acer as a competitor in the gaming handheld market.
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➀ AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 flagship GPU, the Radeon RX 9070 XT, will target the mid-range market; ➁ The RX 9070 XT features a boost clock of up to 3.1 GHz and a TBP of 260W; ➂ AMD will not require partners to use the new 12V-2x6 power connector for the Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070.
➀ AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card with RDNA 4 architecture is rumored to have a boost clock of up to 3.1GHz and a TBP ranging from 260W to 330W; ➁ The card is expected to outperform the RX 7900 XTX by 45% in RT gaming and will be unveiled at CES 2025; ➂ The base GPU clock is expected to be 2.8GHz with boost clocks up to 3.0GHz to 3.1GHz.
➀ NVIDIA and AMD are shipping their latest GeForce RTX 50 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs to the US before the new tariffs on January 20, 2025. ➁ Both companies will showcase their new GPUs at CES 2025. ➃ NVIDIA plans to release multiple RTX 50 series models, while AMD introduces the RDNA 4 architecture.
➀ Intel's shift to a more transparent strategy in technology announcements; ➁ The competition between Intel's PowerVia and TSMC's Super Power Rail; ➂ Andy Grove's philosophy of maintaining a 'healthy amount of paranoia'.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D features thick dummy silicon layers using 93% of the CCD stack for stability; ➁ The 3D chiplet is now positioned underneath the CCD; ➂ The thick silicon layer provides structural support and protection for the processor.
➀ AMD is expected to release the non-X version of the Ryzen 5 9600X in late January; ➁ The Ryzen 5 9600 will feature lower clock speeds than the Ryzen 9600X; ➂ The Ryzen 5 9600 box is rumored to include a Wraith Stealth CPU cooler.
➀ Lexar introduces the ARES DDR5-6000 CL26 memory with ultra-low latency; ➁ Ideal for gaming, especially with the 9800X3D processor; ➂ Offers a 10% performance improvement over existing CL30 memory
➀ ASUS will host two CES 2025 events; ➁ The ROG event will feature new gaming laptops, desktops, and components; ➂ AMD and Intel will introduce new processors, with ASUS showcasing compatible products; ➃ Both events will be live streamed.
➀ The HDMI 2.2 standard is expected to debut at CES 2025; ➁ It promises higher bandwidth, refresh rates, and resolutions; ➂ HDMI 2.2 will surpass HDMI 2.1's 48Gbps bandwidth and 10,240 x 4320 resolution.
➀ AOOSTAR has launched a new Mini-PC with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU; ➁ It features 32GB LPDDR5X-8000 memory, 1TB SSD, and OCulink connectivity; ➂ The system supports a 54W TDP, Wi-Fi 7, and includes a custom cooling solution.
➀ ASUS showcased the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor passively cooled with a Noctua cooler in the ASUS ProArt chassis, running at 95°C under 220W load; ➁ The ProArt series is designed for quieter operation with wooden aesthetics; ➂ While not recommended for the Ryzen 9 9950X, passive cooling is suitable for lower-power processors like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
➀ AMD is working to improve Ryzen 9 9800X3D stock levels; ➁ Availability expected in early 2025; ➂ Currently sold out everywhere
➀ GPD launches the Win Max 2 (2025) with a 10.1-inch 1080p 120Hz display and AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 'Strix Point' APU; ➁ Features include 64GB LPDDR5X-7500 memory, dual M.2 SSD slots, and 4G LTE support; ➂ Priced at $1462, the device offers comprehensive connectivity options.
➀ The departure of CEO Pat Gelsinger highlights ongoing issues at Intel; ➁ Semiconductor technology and supply chain control are crucial in the AI era; ➂ Intel's board of directors has made a series of poor decisions over the past two decades.