Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

➀ Future Horizons CEO Malcolm Penn predicts a prolonged semiconductor industry recession, citing stagnant unit shipments 16% below the long-term trend;

➁ Siemens launches Questa One AI-powered software suite to address declining first-time silicon success rates (14% for ASIC, 13% for FPGA);

➂ Raspberry Pi OS updates include enhanced screen locking, touchscreen handling, and printer management in its final Debian Bookworm version;

➃ AMD, Nvidia, and AWS partner with Saudi Arabia's Humain to build a $5B+ AI infrastructure zone;

➄ Siemens certifies Calibre nmPlatform and Analog FastSPICE tools for Intel's 18A process technology.

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4 months ago

➀ Alphacool expands its Core GPU Cooler series with 21 new water blocks for AMD's RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs, covering models from ASRock, Asus, Gigabyte, and others;

➀ The cooling blocks feature chrome-plated copper plates, brass connectors, and include backplates and pre-applied thermal paste for optimized heat dissipation;

➂ Priced at around €200, these blocks highlight the RX 9070 series' popularity, with non-XT models gaining traction for their efficiency and value.

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4 months ago

➀ Zotac announces new mini-PCs powered by AMD's Strix Halo APUs and Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti/5070 GPUs, set to debut at Computex;

➁ Models include the Magnus-E lineup with Intel Core Ultra 7 and desktop GPUs, plus an AMD-focused Magnus EA variant with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128GB unified memory;

➂ AMD's Strix Halo APUs offer 16-core Zen 5 CPUs and 40 RDNA 3.5 CUs, rivaling RTX 4060/4070 laptop GPUs.

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4 months ago

➀ A cybersecurity expert developed proof-of-concept CPU ransomware exploiting AMD Zen vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to manipulate microcode and bypass traditional defenses;

➀ The ransomware could encrypt data at the firmware level, surviving OS reinstallation and evading antivirus detection;

➂ The researcher warns of an imminent wave of advanced attacks and calls for systemic improvements in hardware security to address weak passwords and unpatched vulnerabilities.

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4 months ago

➀ AWS plans to invest over $5 billion to establish an 'AI Zone' in Saudi Arabia, featuring data centers for AI training and services like SageMaker and Bedrock;

➁ AMD and Humain will invest $10 billion to deploy 500MW of AI compute capacity using AMD's Instinct GPUs, EPYC CPUs, and ROCm software ecosystem, targeting multi-exaflop capacity by 2026;

➂ NVIDIA and Humain will build data centers with up to 500MW capacity powered by advanced GPUs, including a Grace Blackwell AI supercomputer, and collaborate on AI talent development through the Omniverse platform.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD's EPYC 4005 'Grado' Zen 5 processors dominate the entry server market with up to 16 cores at 65W TDP, doubling Intel Xeon's core count;

➁ Features include DDR5-5600 support, AVX-512 capabilities, and a 4585PX SKU with 3D V-Cache for cache-intensive workloads;

➂ AMD's pricing undercuts Intel, offering higher core counts at lower costs, pressuring Intel's Xeon E-2400/Xeon 6300P lineup.

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4 months ago

➀ The ASRock Industrial 4X4 BOX-AI350 is a compact system powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 7 350, designed for workstation or light server use;

➁ It features a 4-inch square footprint with front/rear ports including USB4, HDMI 2.1, and dual Ethernet (1GbE/2.5GbE), but lacks port labeling;

➂ The review highlights its consistent chassis design, internal expandability, and potential for low-power AI/edge computing applications.

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4 months ago

➀ The Supermicro H13SAE-MF is an mATX motherboard designed for AMD EPYC 4000 series processors, supporting up to 192GB DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5 slots;

➁ It features front-to-back airflow optimization, dual M.2 Gen5 slots, and robust I/O including 10Gbps/20Gbps USB ports and triple gigabit NICs;

➂ Positioned for both server and workstation use, it balances high-performance connectivity with enterprise-grade reliability.

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4 months ago

➀ The review examines the Gigabyte R113-C10, a cost-effective 1U server chassis designed for AMD EPYC 4000 series CPUs, targeting dedicated hosting and entry-level server applications;

➁ It features two hot-swap 2.5" SATA drive bays, a 400W PSU, basic rear I/O with dual 1GbE ports, and a PCIe Gen5 expansion slot, but lacks NVMe support or advanced networking;

➂ Compared to Lenovo's ST45 V3, it offers shorter depth (393mm) and lower pricing, making it a budget-friendly option despite limited scalability.

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4 months ago

➀ Asus is developing two ROG Ally 2 variants: a high-end black model with AMD Z2 Extreme (8-core Zen 5, 16 CU iGPU), 64GB RAM, and an Xbox button, and a white model with an unreleased AMD "Aerith Plus" APU and 16GB RAM.

➁ The black model aligns with Microsoft's Project Kennan, likely retaining Windows 11 but adding Xbox integration, while the white model targets mainstream users with a 7-inch 120Hz display and 65W charging.

➂ Pricing concerns arise as leaks suggest the Z2 Extreme model could exceed $1,000, competing with devices like the Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo Legion Go.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D delivers 34% higher gaming performance than Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, thanks to 3D V-Cache technology;

➁ Both CPUs show comparable productivity performance, with Intel leading in single-threaded tasks by 9% while AMD excels in multi-threaded workloads;

➂ AMD's platform longevity (AM5) and superior power efficiency make it a future-proof choice despite higher initial cost.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD anticipates a $1.5 billion revenue loss in China due to US sales restrictions, impacting MI308 chips;

➁ CEO Lisa Su expresses optimism about AI infrastructure demand and expects strong growth in the second half of the year;

➂ AMD's first-quarter sales rose 36% to $7.4 billion, exceeding estimates, with gains in data center and PC-related sales;

➃ Data center revenue is expected to decline in the current period due to a $700 million reduction in MI308 chip sales;

➄ AMD shares declined after disclosing China sales impact but recovered after CEO's comments;

➅ AMD continues to gain market share in data center processors and PC chips, although it lags behind Nvidia in AI accelerators.

AMDRevenue Forecast
4 months ago

➀ A Brazilian retailer listed Gigabyte's Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16GB GDDR6 and triple-fan cooling, fueling speculation ahead of AMD's Computex 2025 launch;

➁ The leak shows Navi 44 XT GPU core, sub-200W TGP, but leaves uncertainty around an 8GB variant previously rumored;

➂ Industry insiders predict retail availability by early June, with performance positioning to be clarified through Tom's Hardware's GPU hierarchy analysis.

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