① Sparkle showcased its Intel Arc Pro B60 GPUs at Computex 2025, confirming dual-GPU prototypes for AI inference and professional workloads;
② The card features 24GB GDDR6 memory and three cooling solutions (blower, passive, and liquid), though liquid cooling's necessity for a 200W TDP design is questioned;
③ Priced for workstation/server markets, these entry-level GPUs aim to compete via affordability rather than raw performance.
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.
➀ AmberSemi, a fabless semiconductor company, pioneers next-gen power management solutions with patented digital control and vertical power delivery, targeting 50% efficiency improvements in AI data centers;
➁ Its two core technologies—advanced power conversion and solid-state switching—eliminate cascade failures (3,000x faster protection) and reduce AI server power losses, saving $4B/year;
➂ The company collaborates with 50+ alpha/beta customers, with AC-DC conversion and protection product lines launching in 2024-2025 to address AI's escalating power demands.
➀ Pliops accelerates GenAI infrastructure performance through its XDP LightningAI, improving data access by 50x while reducing computational load;
➁ The company focuses on GPU-centric solutions to enhance AI/ML applications' efficiency, cutting power consumption and carbon footprint;
➂ Pliops addresses critical challenges in data center power constraints and AI infrastructure margins through innovative memory tiering and resource optimization.
➀ Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU owners are facing system stability issues with blue screen crashes and game-breaking bugs.
➁ Game developers are warning users against installing the latest 572.xx GeForce drivers due to performance and stability issues.
➂ Users are recommended to roll back to the older 566.36 driver from December 2024 for stability.
➀ US Senator Elizabeth Warren and progressive groups urge DOJ to investigate NVIDIA's dominance in AI GPU market;
➀ Concerns raised about NVIDIA's hardware-software bundling creating monopoly and stifling innovation;
➂ NVIDIA responds by emphasizing compliance and open market availability while holding $3.3T market cap.
➀ AMD发布了Radeon RX 9070和RX 9070 XT GPU，但没有发布参考设计，而是依赖合作伙伴的型号。
➁ 现已出现一款未发布的Radeon RX 9070参考设计，其双风扇设计让人联想到AMD为RDNA 3系列设计的Radeon RX 7000系列。
➂ 该GPU在3DMark基准测试中表现出色，但可能仅用于合作伙伴的预发布测试和验证。
➀ MSI在其网站上暗示了一款配备24GB GDDR7内存的GeForce RTX 5080显卡，比标准16GB版本有所提升；
➁ 这款新显卡在MSI的网站上列出了与MAG X870 Tomahawk Wi-Fi主板兼容的信息；
➂ 24GB版本的RTX 5080可能会填补RTX 5080和RTX 5090之间的空白。
➀ ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090，Blackwell旗舰显卡的高端版本，采用金色外壳，并由NVIDIA首席执行官黄仁勋亲自签名。
➁ 预计该GPU的售价约为20,000美元，并可能通过慈善拍卖进行出售。
➂ 尽管ASUS ROG Astral旗舰显卡本身价格不菲，但这款金色签名版的ROG Astral RTX 5090的售价将远超数千美元。
➀ According to Yeston, a Chinese graphics card maker, AMD's RX 9070 GPU supply is expected to become more stable after April.
➁ The improved supply may also apply to other graphics card manufacturers, including AMD's major partners like ASUS and Sapphire.
➂ There is hope that the healthier stock levels will lead to more RX 9070 graphics cards being available at their MSRP or close to it.
➀ NVIDIA的DLSS 4技术迅速被采用，1.5个月内已有100多款游戏支持，比之前的版本快得多。
➁ RTX 50系列显卡，包括RTX 5090和RTX 5080，通过提升图像质量和性能来增强游戏体验。
➂ DLSS 4的新特性，如多帧生成，已集成到许多新游戏和即将推出的游戏中。
➀ Der8auer 使用 PowerColor RX 9070 XT Red Devil 显卡，将 RDNA 4 GPU 超频至 3.3GHz，在 Cyberpunk 2077 和 3DMark 中击败了 RTX 5080；
➁ PowerColor 的定制 RX 9070 XT Red Devil 显卡采用高质量组件和高端散热器，在 Cyberpunk 2077 和 3DMark Time Spy Extreme 中表现出色；
➂ 通过降频和超频，RX 9070 XT 在 Cyberpunk 2077 中以 4K 超级分辨率和 RT + PT 关闭的情况下，比 RTX 5080 快 1FPS。
➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.
➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.
➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.
➀ NVIDIA plans to release two GeForce RTX 5060 Ti models with 8GB and 16GB of GDDR7 memory;
➁ The cards will be powered by the GB206-300-A1 RTX Blackwell chip with 4608 CUDA Cores;
➂ The performance is expected to be similar to the RTX 4070, with a rumored launch in April or May 2025.
➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
➀ NVIDIA可能会在下周或下下周初宣布GeForce RTX 5060 Ti和RTX 5060 GPU；
➁ RTX 5060系列预计将在3月中旬发布，具体日期为3月17日之后；
➂ RTX 5060系列包括基础RTX 5060（8GB）和两种RTX 5060 Ti版本（8GB和16GB），预计在发布后一个月左右上市。
➀ FragPunk是一款新的免费英雄射击游戏，支持DLSS 4，在GeForce RTX 50系列GPU上展示出高帧率；
➁ 尽管在GeForce RTX 5090上可以达到4K 500 FPS，但这并不是一个实际或现实的统计数据，因为不存在这样的刷新率显示器；
➂ NVIDIA建议将性能限制在匹配显示刷新率，以获得最佳体验。
➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.
➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.
➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.
➀ The complexity of semiconductor chip design has increased the demand for scalable cloud solutions in post-tapeout flow management.
➁ Cloud platforms offer dynamic scaling and cost-effective resource management.
➂ Strategic partnerships and cloud services like Siemens EDA and AWS are revolutionizing PTOF processes.
➀ CyberPowerPC is addressing the missing ROPs issue in NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs by testing each unit before shipping.
➁ The company is ensuring every RTX 50 series powered desktop gaming PC is tested for the correct amount of ROPs before they ship out to customers.
➂ NVIDIA has confirmed the issue, advising RTX 50 owners to contact their AIB manufacturer for a replacement.
