Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago
➀ The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has been confirmed with its first benchmarks showing up on PassMark; ➁ It is a budget-friendly gaming CPU for the AM4 platform, featuring a 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 96MB of L3 cache; ➂ It offers a significant gaming performance uplift for existing AM4 users without the need for a new motherboard or RAM.
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3 months ago

➀ Nvidia and AMD allegedly agreed to pay 15% of China-sourced GPU revenues to the U.S. government to unlock restricted AI chip exports, including H20 and MI308 models;

➁ The unprecedented revenue-sharing deal reflects a strategic shift in U.S. export controls, balancing security concerns with market competition;

➂ Chinese state media criticized Nvidia's H20 chips as 'unsafe,' mirroring Western scrutiny of Chinese semiconductors, amid rising AI chip rivalry.

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3 months ago

➀ The U.S. White House allows NVIDIA and AMD to export AI chips to China under a licensing agreement requiring 15% of revenue to be paid to the U.S. government, expected to generate $2 billion in 2025;

➁ NVIDIA plans to sell over $15 billion of its H20 chip (a downgraded product for compliance) to China, while AMD aims for $800 million in M1308 chip sales, amid debates over export restrictions and technology competitiveness;

➂ NVIDIA emphasized the need for flexible export controls to maintain U.S. leadership in AI, with potential expansion of the licensing model to semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

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3 months ago

➀ A Reddit user showcased a fully cardboard-built gaming PC featuring fictional specs like an unreleased AMD 5800GT CPU, DDR8 RAM, and PCIe 6.0 SSD;

➁ The build mimics real PC assembly with detailed components, including a functional vacuum cleaner for cooling and RGB lighting;

➂ Despite non-functionality, the creative effort highlights enthusiast craftsmanship and humor, down to omitting thermal paste for a cardboard CPU.

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3 months ago

➀ AMD quietly introduced two RDNA 3-based GPUs: the Radeon RX 7400 for budget gaming and Pro W7400 for workstations.

➁ The RX 7400 uses Navi 33 silicon with 1,792 Stream Processors, 8GB GDDR6 (10.8 Gbps), and a 55W TBP, requiring no external power.

➂ Both GPUs target cost-sensitive markets, with AMD leveraging Navi 33's lower production costs to offer competitive pricing, though exact MSRPs remain unannounced.

AMDGPUgaming
3 months ago

➀ AMD reports record $7.685B Q2 2025 revenue driven by 69% YoY growth in client CPUs and 73% surge in gaming GPUs;

➁ An $800M write-off from MI308 GPU export restrictions to China slashed gross margins to 40%, but net income still rose 229% YoY;

➂ Projects Q3 revenue of $8.7B±$300M, fueled by MI350 AI accelerators and holiday season demand.

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3 months ago

➀ AMD推出Radeon RX 9060,作为9060 XT的非XT版本,占据Radeon RX 9000系列底端位置;

➁ 该入门级显卡在《刺客信条:幻景》、《地平线:零之曙光 重制版》、《生化危机》等游戏中可实现高达100帧以上的原生1080p超清设置帧率;

➂ Radeon RX 9060配备28个RDNA 4计算单元、1792个流处理器、28个光线加速器、56个AI加速器、64个ROP和112个纹理映射单元,内存为8GB GDDR6(18Gbps),总线宽度为128位,提供高达288GB/s的内存带宽。

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3 months ago

➀ Fitch Ratings downgraded Intel's credit rating to BBB due to weak demand, profitability challenges, and high debt leverage (EBITDA ratio 5.0x in 2024);

➁ Intense competition from AMD, Broadcom, and Qualcomm in PCs and AI, coupled with execution risks in technology and foundry strategies, further impacted the rating;

➂ Despite solid liquidity ($21.2B cash reserves), Intel needs successful product launches (e.g., 18A chips) and debt reduction to recover its rating.

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3 months ago

➀ AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme outperforms Intel's Lunar Lake by 8.5% in 17W gaming benchmarks on MSI Claw handheld devices, with smoother 1% lows;

➁ At 30W, AMD maintains a 6% lead despite Intel's higher power scaling, leveraging Zen 5 architecture and RDNA 3.5 GPU efficiency;

➂ Z2 Extreme's hybrid core design and 4nm process redefine handheld gaming performance, though Intel retains ultra-low power advantages (<10W).

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3 months ago

➀ The Dell PowerEdge R6715 is a 1U server with direct liquid cooling for AMD EPYC processors, emphasizing efficient thermal management for high-density computing;

➁ It features flexible configurations including multiple drive bays, dual OCP NIC 3.0 slots, and PCIe Gen5 expansion options;

➂ The system is designed for modern data centers with standardized rack liquid cooling integration and redundant Titanium-level power supplies.

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3 months ago

➀ A severely damaged AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, previously subjected to a failed DIY oven reflow attempt, was expertly repaired by Northwest Repairs through GPU core and VRAM reballing;

➁ Thermal imaging and memory tests revealed short circuits and faulty VRAM chips, requiring meticulous component replacement and pad repairs;

➂ The restoration highlights the technical mastery of professional repair services in salvaging high-end hardware, emphasizing sustainability and the value of skilled craftsmanship in DIY culture.

AMDGPUmemory
3 months ago

➀ STH explains its choice of AMD EPYC over Arm in 2025 infrastructure, citing Arm's challenges in enterprise adoption, including installed base compatibility, hardware limitations, and insufficient software support;

➁ Power efficiency gains from Arm are now minimal compared to AMD/Intel x86 CPUs, especially with AI GPU servers dominating power consumption (e.g., AMD Instinct MI325X at 1kW/accelerator);

➂ Enterprise Arm adoption faces hardware scarcity and vendor neglect: NVIDIA Grace CPUs are outdated for general workloads, while major vendors like Dell/HPE offer limited Arm options (e.g., HPE ProLiant RL300 Gen11's market failure).

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3 months ago

➀ Intel's XeSS 2.1 SDK enables cross-platform frame generation for AMD/Nvidia GPUs including GTX 10-series and RX 5000 series, though RTX 30/RX 6000+ is recommended;

➁ XeLL low-latency mode now works on non-Intel GPUs but requires active frame generation, with developers needing to adopt the updated SDK for implementation;

➂ Despite the openness, adoption is limited with only 22 games supporting XeSS 2, highlighting challenges against entrenched solutions like FSR and DLSS.

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3 months ago

➀ Battlefield 6 (BF6) requires surprisingly modest hardware, needing a 10th-gen Intel or Ryzen 3000 CPU and RTX 3060 Ti/RX 6700 XT GPU for optimal performance;

➁ EA confirms the game won’t run on Steam Deck at launch due to discrete GPU requirements but may work on handhelds with external GPUs or AMD Strix Halo chips;

➂ The free-to-play approach drives lower specs, contrasting with recent AAA titles demanding cutting-edge hardware.

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3 months ago

➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, dubbed the 'best gaming CPU,' hits a historic low price of £399 at Amazon UK;

➁ The processor leverages 3D V-Cache technology for superior gaming performance, excelling in esports and 1080p resolution with 8% gains over the previous generation;

➂ Thermal design improvements and unlocked overclocking capabilities make it a top choice for high-performance gaming builds.

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3 months ago

➀ Ayaneo announces Next 2 handheld with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and Radeon 8060S GPU (40 CUs), targeting desktop-level gaming performance;

➁ The device adopts an internal high-capacity battery and dual-fan cooling system, contrasting with GPD Win 5's external battery solution;

➂ Despite a 55W default TDP and thermal challenges, Ayaneo claims breakthrough battery life via optimized design for AMD's power-hungry Strix Halo chip.

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