Recent #GPU news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

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.

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4 months ago

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。

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4 months ago

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。

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4 months ago

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.

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4 months ago

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。

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4 months ago

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.

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4 months ago

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.

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5 months ago

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.

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5 months ago

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.

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5 months ago

➀ AI software modeling represents a significant shift from traditional programming, enabling systems to learn from data.

➁ The complexity of AI systems lies in their model parameters, which can number in the billions or trillions.

➂ GPUs have become essential for AI processing, but they face efficiency challenges, particularly during inference with large language models.

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5 months ago

➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.

➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.

➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.

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5 months ago

➀ NVIDIA is reportedly using scarcity marketing for its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, creating an impression of shortage despite sufficient inventory.

➁ The real reason for the low availability of the GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs is that NVIDIA is engaging in 'scarcity marketing', controlling the supply and not releasing the GPUs.

➂ The GPUs are expected to be released in large quantities by April or May.

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