Recent #GPU news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ Borderlands 4's PC system requirements, including an RTX 3080 GPU and octa-core CPU, spark outrage among fans;

➣ Expensive Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions controversially lock gameplay content like new characters and missions behind paywalls;

➂ Potential performance concerns arise due to Unreal Engine 5 and Denuvo DRM integration, despite the game's cartoonish cel-shaded visuals.

GPUNVIDIAgaming
3 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.

AMDGPUHBM
3 months ago

➀ Alice & Bob's quantum simulation library Dynamiqs integrated with NVIDIA's CUDA-Q platform achieves up to 75x acceleration in quantum dynamic simulations;

➀ GPU-driven Dynamiqs enables efficient modeling of complex quantum systems and parameter sweeps, significantly reducing computation time;

➂ The collaboration will further optimize GPU interactions with quantum APIs and introduce new capabilities like automatic differentiation for quantum control tasks.

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3 months ago

➀ Third-person game MindsEye shocks players with severe performance issues, failing to hit 60 fps even on RTX 5090 with 19GB VRAM consumption;

➁ Despite minimal system requirements listing RTX 2060 as playable, tests reveal even high-end GPUs like AMD RX 9070 XT struggle with unstable frame rates at lowest settings;

➂ Developers promise urgent hotfix, drawing parallels to Cyberpunk 2077's notorious launch woes while players demand accountability.

GPUNVIDIAgaming
3 months ago

➀ Intel launched three new Xeon 6 CPUs optimized for AI systems and GPU-intensive workloads, featuring advanced Performance-cores (P-cores) and core management technologies like Priority Core Turbo (PCT) and Speed Select Technology.

➁ These CPUs support up to 128 P-cores, 30% faster memory speeds with MRDIMMs, enhanced PCIe lanes for data throughput, and Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX) for efficient AI computation.

➂ The processors power NVIDIA’s DGX B300 AI platform, offering enterprise-grade reliability and scalability for data centers and AI infrastructure modernization.

AIGPUIntel
3 months ago

➀ A new book compiles over 300 GPU box artworks from the 90s-2010s, blending mythical creatures and retro futurism;

➁ Taiwanese/AIB brands like Gainward and Sapphire showcased Terminator-style cyborgs and gem-armored warriors, while defunct brands evoke nostalgia;

➂ Sold-out print includes vintage ads, with publishers accepting bulk orders for potential reprints.

AsusGPU
3 months ago

➀ Nvidia's RTX 5050, set for July launch, targets sub-$300 as the most affordable Blackwell GPU with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM;

➁ Despite sharing a 128-bit interface, it adopts a strategy reminiscent of older GTX 1600-series cards, with potential GDDR7 support limitations;

➂ VRAM bottlenecks in modern games may surface, but its modest compute power could mitigate constraints.

GPUNVIDIAgaming
3 months ago

➀ Intel's Nova Lake CPUs adopt a groundbreaking chiplet design, integrating Xe3 Celestial for iGPU and Xe4 Druid for media/display engines on separate tiles;

➁ The split architecture allows TSMC N6/N5 nodes for non-critical components, improving cost-efficiency while preparing for future Druid-based products;

➂ Performance upgrades focus on media codec support (e.g., H.266 decode) and a potential tripling of iGPU power to rival low-end discrete GPUs.

ChipletGPUIntel
3 months ago

➀ A modder modified an Nvidia GTX 960 GPU by attaching a CPU cooler using a 3D-printed bracket, reducing temperatures by 13°C compared to the stock cooler.

➁ The unconventional setup achieved a record-breaking 3DMark Fire Strike score of 7642, surpassing the previous GTX 960 benchmark.

➂ The modder plans to test the concept on modern GPUs like the RTX 4080 and conduct comparative studies between CPU and GPU cooling solutions.

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3 months ago

➀ MSI launches the compact RTX 5060 8G Inspire ITX, featuring a single-fan design and dual-slot form factor (145 x 120 x 45mm) matching the reference 145W TGP;

➁ Despite its size, it offers identical core specs (3,840 GPU cores, 8GB GDDR7) as bulkier models, with OC variants reaching up to 2.527 GHz boost clock;

➂ Trade-offs include potential noise and thermal limitations compared to triple-fan designs, though retro Cyclone models offer similar performance in a slightly larger package.

GPULaptopMSI
3 months ago

➀ The U.S. extends 25% tariffs on Chinese GPUs and motherboards to August 31, 2025, providing temporary relief for tech imports;

➀ Trump's fluctuating trade policies create market uncertainty, driving manufacturers to relocate production to Vietnam;

➂ Industry analysts criticize prolonged tariff delays for complicating supply chain planning and investment decisions.

GPUNVIDIA
3 months ago

➀ NVIDIA is developing a Blackwell-based B30 AI chip for China with multi-GPU scaling, potentially using NVLink or PCIe 6.0 ConnectX-8 SuperNICs;

➁ The U.S. export ban on H20 chips impacted NVIDIA and AMD, with AMD facing $800 million losses from MI308 ban;

➂ Jensen Huang warned that U.S. export controls risk driving Chinese rivals like Huawei to innovate and set future global standards.

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3 months ago

➀ Intel launches new Arc graphics driver 32.0.101.6874 for Core Ultra 200V devices, promising up to 10% higher average FPS and 25% 99th percentile improvements in gaming performance.

➀ The driver increases iGPU memory allocation to 57% (up from 50%), enabling 9.12GB VRAM on 16GB systems, while addressing bugs across games and applications.

➂ This follows Intel's trend of software-driven optimizations, with future updates expected for next-gen Celestial (Xe3) GPUs in Panther Lake CPUs.

GPUcpugaming
3 months ago

➀ NVIDIA尚未在其移动或桌面GPU产品线中添加GeForce RTX 5050 SKU,但多次泄露和传闻表明,这只是时间问题。

➁ Acer在其一些游戏笔记本型号中提前提到了GeForce RTX 5050,揭示了部分关键规格。

➂ 根据Acer的图表,GeForce RTX 5050笔记本电脑将具有可配置的加速时钟,其中包括2,407MHz和2,550MHz作为两个选项。

GPUgamingmobile
3 months ago

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.

AIGPUIntel
3 months ago

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.

AMDGPUNVIDIAbenchmarkperformance
3 months ago

➀ NVIDIA plans to launch the Blackwell-based RTX PRO 6000D (B40) in China as a cheaper alternative to the banned H20 GPU, priced between $6,500–$8,000;

➁ The B40 uses GDDR7 memory, avoids TSMC’s CoWoS packaging, and lacks NVLink support, limiting multi-GPU scalability;

➂ Deliveries could begin by Q3 2025, relying on PCIe 6.0 switches and Spectrum-X networking for server integration.

GPUHBMNVIDIA
3 months ago

➀ ASUS launched four Radeon RX 9060 XT GPUs under TUF Gaming, Prime, and Dual series, featuring AMD's RDNA 4 architecture and FSR 4 support for enhanced gaming visuals and performance;

➁ The lineup includes the high-end 16GB OC Edition TUF model with military-grade components and advanced cooling, alongside compact Prime variants (8GB and 16GB) suited for small form factor builds;

➂ All models offer software customization via ASUS GPU Tweak III and are recommended to be paired with ASUS 750W Gold-certified PSUs for optimal power efficiency.

AsusGPUgaming
4 months ago

➀ Maxsun and Intel showcased a dual GPU card at Computex 2025, combining two 24GB Intel Arc Pro B60 GPUs for 48GB total memory;

➁ The blower-style cooler design enables deployment in workstations/servers, supporting PCIe x8 bifurcation for efficient resource allocation;

➂ Targeting AI and graphics workloads, the solution offers cost advantages over NVIDIA's RTX 6000 Ada (48GB) at a projected lower price point.

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