➀ Intel is testing its next-gen Xe3 graphics architecture in upcoming APUs; ➁ The company is still waiting to launch its second-gen Arc desktop 'Battlemage' graphics cards; ➂ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger mentioned a focus on integrated graphics for the future of Arc.
Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry
➀ AMD plans to transition from RDNA to UDNA architecture after the RX 8000 series; ➁ UDNA will unify gaming and data center GPUs, with RX 9000 set to use this architecture in Q2 2026; ➂ The leaker claims that MI400 and RX 9000 use the same UDNA, and the architecture uses an ALU design similar to GCN.
➀ The new Top500 list reveals El Capitan as the new #1 supercomputer, surpassing Frontier. ➁ El Capitan, powered by HPE and AMD, achieves over 2 exaflops of FP64 performance. ➂ The system uses AMD's unique APU architecture with CPU and GPU on the same package.
➀ AMD is dominating the desktop CPU market with a significant increase in market share; ➁ Amazon's top 10 best-selling CPUs are all AMD Ryzen processors; ➂ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 7800X3D are leading the list.
➀ MSI responds to the case of the burned out Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Tomahawk X870 motherboard; ➁ Confirms collaboration with AMD and GamersNexus for investigation; ➂ User error suspected as the cause of the damage.
➀ Intel has no plans to bring 3D V-Cache to its desktop Core Ultra CPU line-up; ➁ Intel is developing similar cache-stacking technology but plans to focus on the server market; ➂ The desktop CPU market for gamers is not large, and Intel sells more CPUs to non-gaming systems.
➀ AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip outperforms Intel Core Ultra by 75% in gaming performance; ➁ AMD showcases its new Ryzen AI 300 Series processors for thin and light laptops; ➂ The performance data indicates that AMD's technology offers significant advantages over Intel's in certain scenarios.
➀ AMD claims a clear win in laptop gaming performance against Intel, with its Radeon 890M being 75% faster on average.➁ AMD's Ryzen AI 300 processors offer more CPU cores and better Radeon drivers compared to Intel's Lunar Lake counterparts.➂ Despite the performance boost, there are trade-offs in image quality and battery life.
➀ The University of Siegen will host two major international conferences, CARV and MCPC 2025, focusing on future industrial challenges such as handling global disruptions in production and supply chains and developing intelligent systems for customized product manufacturing. ➁ The conferences will take place from September 9 to 12, 2025, with experts from around the world expected to discuss current developments and future challenges under the theme 'New Paradigms for Anticipated Uncertainty'. ➂ The two conferences, CARV and MCPC, will address complementary topics: CARV on agile and reconfigurable production systems and sustainable manufacturing processes, and MCPC on the use of digital technologies and product personalization through individual mass production.
➀ AMD is set to lay off 1000 employees, representing 4% of its global workforce, to concentrate on AI ICs; ➁ The company reported a 18% year-over-year revenue increase and a 158% profit increase in Q3 2024; ➂ AMD's data center sales doubled while gaming chips fell by 69% and PC chips rose by 29%; ➃ AMD's latest accelerator chip, MI325X, is expected to start mass production in the current quarter.
➀ The global GPU market is projected to reach nearly $100 billion by the end of the year; ➁ GPUs are becoming increasingly prevalent in various sectors, driven by the AI boom and high demand for NVIDIA GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA's GPU sales could top $90 billion, with AMD's AI GPU sales expected to reach $3 billion.
➀ A Reddit user reported a burned AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and AM5 socket; ➁ The user experienced '00' postcodes and visible damage suggests bent pins and improper seating of the CPU; ➂ The incident is likely due to installation error by the user.
➀ The global GPU market is expected to exceed $100 billion in 2024; ➁ AI GPUs are leading the market with increasing demand; ➂ Revenue from AI and HPC GPUs is significant despite low volume.
➀ AMD Ryzen 9000 series hits record-low prices at Micro Center; ➁ Zen 5 flagship Ryzen 9 9950X now $569; ➂ Price cuts may lead to increased AM5 adoption.
➀ AYANEO 3 is a new flagship gaming handheld with options for a 7-inch LCD or OLED display and powerful APUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RDNA 3.5 graphics; ➁ The AYANEO 3 features a stylish design with ergonomic features and front-facing speakers; ➂ The AI 9 HX 370 variant includes the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics and AI hardware, with access to Copilot+ features.
➀ AMD has recently released the first Zen 5 CPUs, and reports on Zen 6's release are already being shared; ➁ Zen 6 'Medusa' desktop processors are expected to be available between late 2026 and early 2027; ➂ The new processors will be based on the latest AMD socket and may introduce a new numbering system for the Ryzen desktop series.
➀ MSI introduces the 'X3D Gaming Mode' to enhance performance on Ryzen processors; ➁ The feature benefits dual CCD processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D; ➂ It allows disabling other CCD or SMT for improved gaming performance.
➀ The Ayaneo 3 is announced as the latest flagship device by Ayaneo, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. ➁ The device includes a 7-inch high-refresh LCD or OLED HDR display and additional buttons for user control. ➂ The Ayaneo 3 will compete with other handheld consoles such as the ROG Ally 2 and MSI Claw 8 AI+.
➀ AMD's desktop CPU market share increased by 5.7% in the third quarter of 2024, nearly doubling its year-over-year growth; ➁ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, with AMD's second-generation 3D V-Cache, is a hit in the market; ➂ Intel's share decreased to 71.3% from 80.8% a year ago, but may increase as inventory correction subsides.
➀ The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is selling out everywhere due to high demand; ➁ The processor offers significant gaming performance improvements with 3D V-Cache; ➂ AMD has re-engineered the 3D V-Cache for overclocking capabilities; ➃ Scalpers are selling the CPU at inflated prices, but it's expected to restock soon.