➀ PowerColor showcased its new RDNA 4 GPUs at CES 2025, including the Radeon RX 9070 XT Reaper; ➁ The Reaper is a compact two-slot GPU designed for SFF systems; ➂ The GPU features two 8-pin PCIe connectors and a sleek design.
Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry
➀ TSMC's Arizona factory has secured contracts to produce Apple's S9 SiP for the Apple Watch and AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processors. Both products are now in production. The facility is operating at 10,000 units per month, with plans to increase capacity despite tooling bottlenecks. ➁ TSMC Arizona is also manufacturing AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series 'Granite Ridge' desktop Zen 5-based processors. ➂ The TSMC Board is scheduled to meet in Arizona in February.
➀ The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is rumored to be priced at $479 USD for the reference card and around $549 USD for custom models from AMD partners. It may launch on January 22nd. ➁ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs are set to release on January 30th, potentially prompting AMD to release its response. ➂ The RX 9070 XT is expected to have 16GB of VRAM and rumored to perform near the RTX 4080 Super, making it a competitive option in the upcoming GPU market.
➀ AMD attributes the Ryzen 7 9800X3D shortage to Intel's 'horrible' Arrow Lake CPUs; ➁ AMD's David McAfee and Frank Azor discuss the supply challenges at CES; ➂ AMD is increasing manufacturing capacity to meet the high demand for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and other X3D series processors.
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➀ AMD showcases its new Instinct MI325X accelerator at CES with 256 GB of HBM3E memory; ➁ The new accelerator features 19,456 stream processors and 6 TB/s of bandwidth; ➂ AMD's move to 256 GB of memory from the previously announced 288 GB is unexplained.
➀ AMD's CES 2025 presentation showcased the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs with advanced ray tracing and AI hardware; ➁ FSR 4, an AI-based upscaling technology, demonstrated significant improvements in image clarity and detail; ➂ FSR 4 requires RDNA 4 GPUs and in-game support.
➀ ASUS launches new AMD X870E, B850, and B840 motherboards with improved features for performance and budget builds; ➁ B850 series offers higher speeds, USB ports, and additional M.2 SSD slots; ➂ B840 series targets cost-effective builds with integrated graphics.
➀ The dedication ceremony of El Capitan, the new top supercomputer in the US, was held at LLNL in California. The system, which is the number one machine on the Top500 list, is used for classified missions, primarily supporting US weapons programs. The article details the event and the technology behind El Capitan, including the use of AMD Instinct MI300A accelerators and HPE servers.
➁ The system's design and operation are highlighted, noting the integration of chiplets for CPU, GPU, and HBM, and the use of liquid cooling.
➂ The author, Patrick Kennedy, shares his experience of being allowed to take photos inside the supercomputer, which is unusual due to its classified nature.
➀ AMD's RDNA 4 graphics cards are benchmarked in Black Ops 6, achieving 99 FPS at 4K; ➁ The RX 9070 is paired with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor; ➂ The RX 9070's performance is compared to the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super.
➀ Dell has dropped its well-known XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude brands after decades; ➁ The company is moving to a new branding lineup including Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max; ➂ Dell is expanding its AMD offerings, especially in the commercial segment.
➀ AMD explains the absence of the RDNA 4 GPUs in its CES 2025 livestream; ➁ The company plans to reveal more details later this quarter; ➂ AMD's focus on the mid-range market with RDNA 4
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。
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 AMD's CES 2025 keynote is set to take place today, focusing on the PC and gaming segments with potential announcements of new Radeon video cards and Ryzen CPUs; ➁ The keynote will also cover AMD's HPC and AI products; ➂ AMD's performance in the consumer GPU market has been under 15% in the past year, and it will be interesting to see their strategies for rejuvenating video card sales.
➀ Compal's SG720-2A server features AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs for AI applications; ➁ The server is designed for high-performance computing and is showcased at SC24; ➂ It includes features like a 500W TDP CPU support and a fan-centric design.
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.
➀ The Beelink GTi12 Ultra is reviewed as a mini PC with GPU dock expansion capabilities; ➁ The system features a variety of I/O options, built-in SD card reader, and fingerprint reader for biometric authentication; ➂ The review highlights the system's internal power supply and dual 2.5GbE networking capabilities.