➀ AMD confirms support for one-click AMD EXPO DDR5-8000 memory kits; ➁ The support is available for new X870 and X870E motherboards; ➂ AMD updates its AGESA BIOS firmware for Ryzen 9000 Series CPU performance and latency improvements.
Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry
➀ AMD has released a new BIOS for its Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs to improve performance and core-to-core latency; ➁ The new BIOS, AGESA PI 1.2.0.2, includes a 105W cTDP power rating for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X; ➂ It also improves core-to-core latency across the Ryzen 9000 Series, enhancing gaming performance.
➀ NVIDIA has been dominating the GPU market for over 20 years; ➁ AMD has been unable to compete and Intel didn't start in the race; ➂ NVIDIA's market share has been increasing since 2010 with the GeForce 500 series GPUs.
➀ AMD's RDNA 4 GPU is rumored to be delayed to Q1 2025 due to an oversupply of RDNA 3 GPUs; ➁ The issue is attributed to an excess of high-end Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs; ➂ AMD's strategy with RDNA 4 is to target the mid-range market, leaving NVIDIA to dominate the high-end and ultra-enthusiast segments.
➀ AMD Ryzen 9000X3D series processors are rumored to be released by the end of October; ➁ The lineup includes Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and Ryzen 5 9600X3D; ➂ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is expected to launch in late October, with the higher-end models 9950X3D and 9900X3D possibly revealed at CES 2025.
➀ AMD is planning to release the mid-range Ryzen 5 9600X3D processor; ➁ The processor features 6 cores and 12 threads with Zen 5 architecture and 64MB of next-gen 3D V-Cache technology; ➂ The new processor is expected to compete with Intel's Arrow Lake.
➀ AMD's next-gen Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU is spotted with an 8-core CPU and an enhanced RDNA 3.5 GPU; ➁ The new APU is expected to power next-gen gaming handhelds in 2025; ➂ The APU is codenamed Z2X28W with a 28W TDP.
➀ ASUS is launching the Adol 14 Air Fragrance Edition laptop for the Chinese market; ➁ The laptop is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 395 'Strix Point' APU; ➂ It features a 14-inch 3K display with a 240Hz refresh rate and is priced at 9199 RMB.
➀ Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced gaming experience; ➁ Microsoft has no response to the PS5 Pro with its current offerings; ➂ Microsoft is focusing on the next-generation Xbox, expected around 2026.
➀ AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU is rumored to feature 16 cores and 32 threads with Zen 5 architecture, a 40 CU RDNA 3.5 GPU, and support for up to 96GB of RAM; ➁ The new Strix Halo APUs are expected to support up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, surpassing Intel's Core Ultra 200V series; ➂ AMD's new APUs will compete with Apple's M3, which supports up to 128GB of unified RAM.
1. AMD has released a new preview driver, version 24.20.11.01, with improvements to the AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 (AFMF 2) technology for smoother gameplay and enhanced FPS. 2. The driver includes optimizations for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and fixes for several bugs. 3. AFMF 2 is compatible with Radeon 700M/800M integrated graphics and Radeon RX 6000/7000 series, and requires a variable refresh rate display for optimal performance.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 9000 series Zen 5 desktop CPUs have seen up to a 12% price drop within the first month of release. ➁ The price reductions are particularly beneficial for consumers who were hesitant about upgrading. ➂ These price drops are expected to continue as the release of the Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs approaches.
➀ Adds support for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta, Concord, FINAL FANTASY XVI, Star Wars Outlaws; ➁ Introduces new HYPR-Tune profiles and AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 support; ➂ Fixes various issues in games like Black Myth: Wukong and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
➀ MSI has released a new BIOS update for its AM5 motherboards. ➁ The update introduces a new overclocking mode called '105W TDP'. ➂ This mode provides a 13% performance increase in Cinebench R23 for the Ryzen 9700X and Ryzen 9600X processors.
➀ MSI teases its next-gen MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, designed for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs. ➁ Features include a 28-phase VRM design, support for DDR5-8000+ memory, and multiple PCIe Gen 5 slots. ➂ Ready for future Zen CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
➀ AMD's Zen 4 and Zen 5 processors see performance boosts with Windows 11 24H2 update; ➁ Ryzen 7 7700X sees a 10% performance increase, while Ryzen 7 9700X sees an 11% increase; ➂ AMD's Ryzen 9000 series CPUs now meet expected performance levels with the update.
➀ ASUS and AMD collaborate to create a limited-edition Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU. ➁ Only 20 units are produced, featuring a custom TUF Gaming design with Warhammer 40,000 aesthetics. ➂ The GPU will not be sold but given away through a Warhammer promotion website.
➀ AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC achieves 60 FPS at 1080p without a discrete GPU; ➁ Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 74 FPS on low settings; ➂ Strix Halo expected to offer even better performance.
➀ AMD explains the performance discrepancy between its internal benchmarks and reviewer data for Zen 5 processors. ➁ A new Windows 11 update is expected to boost gaming performance on AMD's Zen 5 processors. ➂ AMD uses specific configurations and Admin mode in its testing, which differs from typical reviewer setups.
➀ ASUS announces new X870E & X870 motherboards compatible with AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs. ➁ The new CPUs feature 3D V-Cache technology for enhanced performance. ➂ Initial models expected include Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.