Recent #AMD news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

➀ Steam introduces a performance overlay distinguishing real FPS from DLSS/FSR-generated frames, providing clarity on upscaling impacts;

➁ The tool displays CPU/GPU usage, clock speeds, and RAM metrics, positioning it as an MSI Afterburner alternative with native integration;

➂ Currently Windows-exclusive, Valve aims to refine support for Linux and older GPUs in future updates.

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4 months ago

➀ The ASRock Rack 2U12L2S-SIENA is a 2U server featuring AMD's EPYC 8004 'Siena' processors, designed for users seeking balanced performance and flexibility with 12 front-accessible 3.5" drive bays;

➁ It includes redundant 800W 80Plus Platinum PSUs, dual 1GbE ports, and tool-less drive installation options for HDDs/SSDs;

➂ Compact at 680mm depth, the server targets environments prioritizing storage density and mid-range compute power without extreme core counts.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a 16-core/32-thread gaming CPU, is now available at $669 with a $50 discount on Amazon or bundled with a free MSI AIO cooler (valued at $109) at Newegg;

➁ Featuring Zen 5 X3D architecture, 5.7GHz boost clock, and integrated Radeon graphics, it earned Tom's Hardware's 'Editor's Choice' award for exceptional performance;

➂ Limited-time deals make this high-end processor more accessible for gamers and power users.

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4 months ago

➀ HPE introduced new ProLiant DL325 Gen12 and DL345 Gen12 servers at HPE Discover 2025, featuring AMD EPYC 9005 'Turin' processors;

➁ Both models support up to 24 DIMMs per socket for expanded memory capacity and include the iLO 7 management system;

➂ The 2U DL345 Gen12 offers superior storage flexibility and I/O expansion, targeting high-core-count workloads and modernization from legacy platforms.

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4 months ago

➀ HDMI 2.2 launches with Ultra96 cables offering 96 Gbps bandwidth, enabling 16K@60Hz and uncompressed 8K@60Hz;

➁ Backwards compatible with HDMI 2.1 and introduces Latency Indication Protocol for audio-video synchronization;

➂ AMD's next-gen UDNA GPUs rumored to adopt HDMI 2.2, though full bandwidth may be limited to workstation cards.

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4 months ago

➀ AMD researchers developed a procedural tree generation system using work graphs and mesh nodes, reducing VRAM usage from 34.8 GiB to just 51 KiB (a 666,352x reduction).

➁ The technique shifts geometry processing from CPU to GPU, enabling real-time procedural generation of 3D objects with minimal memory footprint.

➂ Comparable innovations like NVIDIA's neural texture compression are noted, but AMD's approach provides cross-vendor GPU compatibility.

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4 months ago

➀ China's Lisuan G100 6nm gaming GPU debuts on Geekbench with performance matching 2012's GTX 660 Ti;

➀ Early benchmark shows 32 CUs, 256MB VRAM and 300MHz clock speed, suggesting entry-level specs hampered by immature drivers;

➂ Lisuan targets mass production by late 2025, but faces challenges in driver optimization and ecosystem development as seen with Intel Arc and Moore Threads.

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5 months ago

➀ AMD announced an expanded roadmap for gaming-optimized Ryzen/Radeon chips targeting consoles, handhelds, and cloud gaming platforms;

➁ The initiative follows a new partnership with Microsoft for next-gen Xbox consoles and handheld PCs, with plans to bridge compatibility across platforms;

➂ Future APUs may integrate AI upscaling and enhanced backward compatibility, potentially reshaping gaming hardware ecosystems.

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5 months ago

① AMD confirms the upcoming Ryzen 5 9600X3D, a budget-friendly gaming CPU with 3D V-Cache, expanding its X3D lineup.

② Expected specs: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.2 GHz boost, and 96MB L3 cache via stacked 3D V-Cache technology.

③ Planned release between late Q3 and early Q4 2025, prioritizing system integrators before DIY market availability.

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5 months ago

➀ Steam's beta overlay now detects DLSS/FSR frame generation, displaying both AI-generated and native frame rates;

➁ The system provides advanced hardware monitoring, including CPU/GPU usage, temperatures, and an FPS graph;

➂ Valve's CPU utilization metrics may exceed 100% due to turbo boost calculations, offering unique insights into performance bottlenecks.

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5 months ago

➀ AMD will power Microsoft's first-party gaming systems for the foreseeable future;

➁ The partnership involves co-engineering silicon across a portfolio of devices, including next-generation Xbox consoles;

➂ Speculations about Microsoft launching another console and a potential handheld gaming device;

➃ AMD aims to advance the state of art in gaming silicon with AI-enhanced graphics and gameplay experiences.

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5 months ago

➀ AMD reveals performance data for Ryzen Threadripper 9000 CPUs, showcasing 16-25% gains over predecessors via Zen 5 architecture;

➁ Flagship 96-core Threadripper Pro 9995WX outperforms Intel's 60-core Xeon W9-3595X by 28-145% in workstation benchmarks;

➂ Pricing remains undisclosed, raising concerns about accessibility despite performance dominance.

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5 months ago

① AMD unveiled the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series, featuring Zen 5 architecture, up to 96 cores, 8-channel DDR5-6400 support, and backward compatibility with existing sTR5 platforms, delivering 15-25% performance gains.

② The Radeon AI Pro R9700 GPU utilizes RDNA 4 architecture with 32GB GDDR6, 71 TOPS AI performance, and FP8 support, targeting AI-accelerated workstation workflows.

③ AMD reinforces its workstation leadership against Intel’s aging Xeon W lineup, while the R9700 competes with both NVIDIA GPUs and AMD’s own Ryzen AI Max mobile solutions.

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5 months ago

➀ Lossless Scaling 3.1 introduces Performance Mode, reducing GPU load by up to 2x with potential image quality trade-offs;

➁ Image quality improvements include reduced ghosting, flickering, and enhanced border handling, especially in Adaptive Mode;

➂ The $6.99 GPU-agnostic tool supports both AMD FSR and Nvidia Image Scaling, offering a budget-friendly option for gamers with older hardware.

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5 months ago

➀ AMD announced the Instinct MI350 series, currently shipping to customers, featuring HBM3E memory and OAM packaging;

➁ The MI350 utilizes eight HBM3E stacks and two I/O dies, compatible with the OCP UBB platform for scalable 8-GPU configurations;

➂ Both air-cooled (MI350X) and liquid-cooled (MI355X) variants are available, promising higher performance and memory density compared to the previous MI300X generation.

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5 months ago

➀ Google Cloud announces G4 VMs with dual AMD EPYC 9005 Turin CPUs and eight NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 GPUs, delivering 768GB GDDR7 memory and 384 vCPUs;

➁ The instances feature 400Gbps network bandwidth, NVIDIA MIG partitioning for up to 32 GPU partitions, and 1.4TB system memory;

➂ Targets cost-sensitive workloads with GDDR7 instead of HBM3E, offering flexibility for AI, rendering, and VDI applications.

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5 months ago

① AMD launched the EPYC 4005 Series processors to address the server needs of SMBs and IT service providers, offering enterprise-level performance with cost efficiency;

② Built on the AM5 socket, these processors support PCIe 5.0, DDR5, and outperform Intel’s 6th Gen Xeon 6300P by up to 1.83x in benchmarks;

③ Partners like Lenovo and Supermicro highlight their energy efficiency and scalability for modern IT infrastructure and AI readiness.

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