Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ The Minisforum MS-A2 is an AMD Ryzen-based upgrade to the popular Intel MS-01, featuring dual 10GbE SFP+ and 2.5GbE ports for homelab use;

➁ It supports up to 128GB non-ECC RAM and partially works with 96GB ECC RAM, addressing prior hardware limitations like problematic SSD configurations;

➂ The compact 1.7L chassis includes mixed NIC vendors (Intel and Realtek) and lacks clear port labeling, but offers PCIe expansion and improved thermal design for multi-node setups.

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3 months ago

➀ The RTX 5070 and RX 9070 are closely matched in 1080p gaming, but AMD gains a notable edge at 1440p and 4K resolutions thanks to its RDNA4 architecture and Infinity Cache design.

➁ NVIDIA maintains advantages in ray tracing (especially path-tracing), software ecosystem (DLSS 4, RTX tools), and current market availability, while AMD offers superior raw performance per dollar at higher resolutions.

➂ With both GPUs priced at $549 MSRP, real-world pricing and availability significantly impact value, creating a rare near-tie in the mid-range GPU market.

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3 months ago

➀ Auras showcased its AMD SP7 liquid cooling cold plate for 600W CPUs at Computex 2025, targeting next-gen high-performance server processors;

➁ The compact cold plate measures 120.1×100.6×22.3mm and supports dual-socket designs with six mounting points, outperforming Intel's upcoming Oak Stream counterpart in size;

➂ AMD's SP7 platform, though not yet detailed publicly, is expected to power next-generation servers with 16-channel memory and higher core counts for advanced computing workloads.

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3 months ago

➀ The article compares the performance and cost efficiency of AMD and NVIDIA GPUs for various AI tasks such as chat, translation, reasoning, and summarization.

➁ It highlights the MI325X and MI300X as cost-effective options for Llama3 70B chat and translation tasks.

➂ The analysis reveals that AMD GPUs are less cost-effective in rental scenarios due to limited availability and higher prices.

➃ The article discusses the need for better inference benchmarks and explores the features and capabilities of NVIDIA's Dynamo framework.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD launches Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series with Zen 5 architecture and 96 cores, extending its lead over Intel's Xeon W-series.

➁ Phison's E28 SSD controller achieves 14.8 GB/s speeds with 6nm efficiency, poised to dominate PCIe 5.0 storage.

➂ Retro-inspired SilverStone FLP02 case and innovative peripherals like Asus’s split-keyboard Falcata redefine gaming aesthetics.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD announced the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 family at Computex 2025, featuring Zen 5 architecture with up to 96 cores, 384MB L3 cache, and support for DDR5-6400 memory and PCIe 5.0 lanes;

➁ The Threadripper Pro 9000 series targets professional workstations with 12-96 cores and 128 PCIe 5 lanes, while the non-Pro models (24-64 cores, 48 PCIe 5 lanes) cater to HEDT users, offering backward compatibility with existing sTR5 motherboards;

➂ Zen 5 delivers ~16% IPC gains and up to 5.4GHz boost clocks, enabling ~20% performance improvement over previous gen, with availability starting July 2025 for retail and OEM systems.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD announces Radeon RX 9060 XT with 8GB ($299) and 16GB ($349) variants, targeting competition against NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti.

➁ Featuring Navi 44 silicon on TSMC’s 4nm process, the GPU upgrades to PCIe 5.0 x16, offering 14% higher clock speeds and 11% more memory bandwidth than its predecessor.

➂ AMD highlights 6% performance lead over NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti 8GB at 1440p, but 8GB VRAM model faces criticism for potential obsolescence.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD unveils Zen 5-based Threadripper Pro 9000 WX and non-Pro CPUs, featuring up to 96 cores and 192 threads in flagship models;

➁ Zen 5 architecture delivers 22% performance gains, DDR5-6400 memory support, with up to 2.2X rendering speed over Intel Xeon-W;

➂ sTR5 socket compatibility maintained, estimated July 2025 availability starting at $1,400 for HEDT models.

AMDHPCcpu
4 months ago

➀ AMD unveiled its next-gen Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU with 16GB VRAM and Threadripper Pro 9000 CPUs featuring up to 96 cores at Computex 2025.

➁ The livestream faced multiple technical interruptions, including freezes and outages, sparking humorous speculation among viewers.

➂ AMD showcased AI-driven innovations like real-time medical imaging analysis, voice translation tools, and FSR 'Redstone' for enhanced gaming graphics.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD's Computex 2025 keynote focuses on client and workstation products, led by Senior VP Jack Huynh;

➁ Anticipated announcements include Zen 5-based Threadripper CPUs, mainstream RDNA 4 Radeon GPUs (response to NVIDIA's RTX 5060), and promotion of Ryzen AI MAX laptops;

➂ Emphasis on gaming, workstation hardware, and competition in the mainstream GPU market.

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4 months ago

➀ Razer unveils the thinnest Blade 14 laptop at Computex 2025, featuring Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs (5060/5070) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor.

➀ The laptop boasts a redesigned thermal system with a 'Thermal Hood' and vapor chamber, a 14-inch 3K OLED 120Hz display, and up to 11-hour battery life.

➂ Priced from $2,299, it aims to challenge Asus TUF Gaming A14 as the top 14-inch gaming laptop.

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4 months ago

➀ MSI introduced its first AMD-powered gaming handheld, the Claw A8 BZ2EM, featuring AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Hall Effect controls, and a modular M.2 SSD design;

➁ Refreshed Crosshair (Intel/AMD) and Cyborg gaming laptops debuted with RTX 5060/5070 GPUs, 240Hz screens, and prices starting at $1,149;

➂ MSI expanded partnerships with AMG Motorsport for specialty laptops but withheld global pricing and availability details for new devices

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4 months ago

➀ Sanmina acquired ZT Systems' manufacturing division from AMD for $2.55B upfront and up to $3B total, aiming to expand U.S. production capacity;

➁ The sale follows AMD's 2024 acquisition of ZT Systems for data center infrastructure capabilities, with AMD divesting manufacturing to avoid conflicts with customers;

➂ Transition allows AMD to focus on rack-scale system design while Sanmina gains hyperscale manufacturing expertise tied to clients like Microsoft Azure.

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4 months ago

➀ The Endorfy Fortis 5 air cooler delivers quiet operation and sufficient cooling for AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D at stock settings, though it struggles with Intel i7/i9 CPUs.

➁ Featuring six direct-touch copper heatpipes, a thick single-tower heatsink, and a 140mm ARGB fan with 100,000+ hour durability, it prioritizes real-world usability over extreme overclocking.

➂ Tested in closed-case environments for authenticity, it offers easy installation and full RAM clearance, making it ideal for mainstream users seeking reliable thermal performance.

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