➀ Intel is rumored to launch its next-gen Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop CPUs on October 10. ➁ The new processors will feature a new LGA 1851 socket and support only DDR5 memory. ➂ Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K processor is expected to have a boost clock of up to 5.7GHz.
Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry
➀ ASUS to unveil ROG X870E and X870 motherboards at Gamescom 2024; ➁ Boards designed for AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPUs; ➂ Special press event to feature giveaways of motherboard and CPU bundles.
➀ AMD has launched the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X, the remaining two models of the Ryzen 9000 series, featuring the latest Zen 5 architecture. ➁ The Ryzen 9 9950X boasts 16 Zen 5 cores and a boost clock up to 5.7 GHz, while the Ryzen 9 9900X has 12 Zen 5 cores with a boost clock up to 5.6 GHz. ➂ Despite a slight delay, all Ryzen 9000 series processors are now available, compatible with existing AM5 sockets and X670E/X670 motherboards.
➀ The first Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU was delidded by ASUS China manager Tony Yu, resulting in a cracked I/O die. ➁ The delidding process, intended to allow for better thermal paste application, ended in failure and rendered the CPU unusable. ➂ Tony Yu shared his experience on Bilibili, highlighting the risks involved in delidding high-end CPUs.
➀ AOOSTAR announces Mini-PCs based on AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs will launch in October. ➁ The manufacturer has prepared the motherboard but awaits the APU for testing. ➂ These Mini-PCs will support SO-DIMM memory, allowing for future upgrades, unlike Strix Point APU-powered laptops.
➀ AMD is hosting a mysterious Gamescom Event on August 23; ➁ The event may announce or tease the next-generation of Radeon GPUs; ➂ ASUS has announced a new limited-edition Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2-themed graphics card, hinting at an AMD Gamescom Event.
➀ AMD offers a gaming bundle with two free games for purchasing eligible Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs or Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs. ➁ The free games include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Unknown 9: Awakening. ➂ The offer is available until October 5, 2024, and excludes AMD's new Zen 5 desktop Ryzen 9000 Series.
➀ AMD is offering a new gaming bundle featuring Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Unknown 9: Awakening with the purchase of select Ryzen 7000 CPUs and Radeon RX 7000 video cards. ➁ The bundle includes both desktop and laptop hardware, excluding the upcoming Ryzen 9000 series. ➂ The promotion is available through participating retailers in the U.S. and Canada, starting August 6, 2024, and ending October 5, 2024.
➀ AMD has launched the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X, mid-range desktop processors featuring the Zen 5 microarchitecture. ➁ Both processors offer high boost clock speeds, with the Ryzen 7 9700X reaching up to 5.5 GHz and the Ryzen 5 9600X up to 5.4 GHz. ➂ The Ryzen 9000 series uses the same AM5 socket as its predecessor, allowing for compatibility with existing motherboards after a firmware update.
➀ A report from Puget Systems reveals that Intel's 14th and 13th Gen CPUs have higher failure rates than previous generations but are still lower than expected. ➁ AMD's Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 7000 series have higher failure rates than Intel's 14th and 13th Gen CPUs. ➂ Puget Systems attributes its lower failure rates to using custom parameters rather than recommended settings from AMD and Intel.
➀ AMD's Strix Halo APU features 16 cores and 32 threads of Zen 5 CPU and an upgraded RDNA 3.5 GPU. ➁ The APU has a die size of 307mm² for the GPU and 66mm² for the CPU, totaling 439mm². ➂ It offers three thermal configurations: 55W, 80W, and 120W, with LPDDR5X-8533 memory on a 256-bit interface.
➀ AMD's new Radeon 890M integrated GPU in Strix Point APUs outperforms Intel's Meteor Lake in gaming tests. ➁ The Radeon 890M, based on RDNA 3.5, operates at 17W, compared to Intel's 28W+. ➂ In Cyberpunk 2077, the Radeon 890M shows a 40-50% performance advantage over Intel's Arc GPU.
1. AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPU pricing is officially announced. 2. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X is priced at $599, the Ryzen 9 9900X at $449, the Ryzen 7 9700X at $359, and the Ryzen 5 9600X at $279. 3. The CPUs are set to launch in August, with the higher-end models releasing on August 15.
1. AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 introduces significant latency reduction and image quality improvement. 2. The technology is available on Radeon RX 6000 and 7000 Series graphics cards and Ryzen Processors with integrated Radeon Graphics. 3. AFMF 2 supports borderless fullscreen and works with Vulkan and OpenGL games.
1. AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs feature a new RDNA 3.5 GPU, the Radeon 890M and 880M. 2. The Radeon 890M and 880M offer up to 41% more performance than previous-gen RDNA 3 GPUs. 3. The new APUs include Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 GPU cores, and a new XDNA 2 NPU for AI workloads.
1. AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPU launch delayed due to a potential typo. 2. A batch of Ryzen 7 9700X processors shipped with the label 'Ryzen 9 9700X'. 3. AMD is working with channel partners to replace the mislabeled units.
1. Amuse 2.0.0 Beta is an image generation AI developed by AMD, based on Stable Diffusion technology and leveraging the AMD XDNA architecture for high-resolution image creation without the need for cloud services. 2. It is designed for Ryzen AI 300 series and Radeon RX 7000 series, featuring an easy-to-use interface called 'Ez Mode' for simplified image generation. 3. The recommended specifications for using Amuse 2.0.0 Beta include 24GB+ memory with Ryzen AI 300 series, 32GB+ memory with Ryzen 8040 series, and Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs, supporting local image generation at 512x512 or 1024x1024 resolution and custom AI filter creation.
1. AMD introduces Amuse 2.0, an AI image generation tool running locally on Ryzen and Radeon PCs. 2. The tool features AMD XDNA Super Resolution integration for image upscaling. 3. Amuse uses Stable Diffusion models and offers a user-friendly interface developed with TensorStack.
1. AMD introduces the Zen 5 microarchitecture and RDNA 3.5 graphics in their new mobile SoC, Strix Point. 2. The new SoC includes an upgraded XDNA 2-based NPU offering up to 50 TOPS of performance. 3. AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series targets the active notebook market, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 featuring a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores.
1. MSI unveiled a series of high-end AMD Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APU-powered laptops. 2. Models include TITAN 18 Pro, Alpha 17, Stealth 16 AI+, Creator 16 AI+, and Summit 16 AI+ 2024. 3. Features include advanced APUs, high-performance GPUs, and large displays.