Recent #GPU news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Intel launched new Arc Pro B-Series GPUs (B60 and B50) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators for professional workloads;
➁ These tools target AI inference and tasks in engineering, design, and media with scalable configurations;
➂ Intel released an open-source AI Assistant Builder on GitHub to simplify AI agent development for its hardware.
➀ AMD announces Radeon RX 9060 XT with 8GB ($299) and 16GB ($349) variants, targeting competition against NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti.
➁ Featuring Navi 44 silicon on TSMC’s 4nm process, the GPU upgrades to PCIe 5.0 x16, offering 14% higher clock speeds and 11% more memory bandwidth than its predecessor.
➂ AMD highlights 6% performance lead over NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti 8GB at 1440p, but 8GB VRAM model faces criticism for potential obsolescence.
➀ AMD unveils Radeon AI Pro R9700 at Computex 2025, targeting professional AI workloads with RDNA 4 architecture and Navi 48 chip;
➁ Features 32GB GDDR6, 640GB/s bandwidth, and 1,531 TOPS AI性能,宣称在Llama 8B等模型上比RTX 5080快5倍;
➂ Set for July 2025 launch with multi-GPU支持,但价格未公布,直面NVIDIA的专业级挑战。
➀ AMD unveiled its next-gen Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU with 16GB VRAM and Threadripper Pro 9000 CPUs featuring up to 96 cores at Computex 2025.
➁ The livestream faced multiple technical interruptions, including freezes and outages, sparking humorous speculation among viewers.
➂ AMD showcased AI-driven innovations like real-time medical imaging analysis, voice translation tools, and FSR 'Redstone' for enhanced gaming graphics.
➀ AMD's Computex 2025 keynote focuses on client and workstation products, led by Senior VP Jack Huynh;
➁ Anticipated announcements include Zen 5-based Threadripper CPUs, mainstream RDNA 4 Radeon GPUs (response to NVIDIA's RTX 5060), and promotion of Ryzen AI MAX laptops;
➂ Emphasis on gaming, workstation hardware, and competition in the mainstream GPU market.
➀ Asus launches a 3000W PSU with four 12V-2x6 ports, targeting AI workstations with multi-GPU demands;
➁ Features include 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency, 50°C cooler cables to prevent melting issues, and PCIe 5.1/ATX 3.1 compatibility;
➂ Requires dedicated 240V circuitry, making it unsuitable for average gamers but ideal for high-end AI development.
➀ Intel unveiled the compact Intel Arc Pro B50 and larger Pro B60 GPUs at Computex 2025, showcasing its advanced AI capabilities for workstations.
➁ The Arc Pro B50 targets design and engineering professionals with 16GB VRAM and 170 TOPS, while the Pro B60 offers 24GB VRAM and 197 TOPS for demanding tasks.
➂ Intel also introduced the Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, providing scalable solutions for AI inferencing.
➀ Intel announced Arc Pro B50 (16GB VRAM, $299) and B60 (24GB VRAM, $500) GPUs at Computex 2025, targeting AI inference workloads;
➁ Partner systems like Maxsun's dual-GPU B60 design and Project Battlematrix workstations ($5K-$10K) showcase scalability for large AI models;
➂ Q3 2025 launch with phased software support, claiming 2.6X performance over gaming drivers and 2.7X AI gains vs NVIDIA's Ada GPUs.
➀ NVIDIA announced the upgraded Grace Blackwell Ultra GPU (GB300) shipping in Q3 2025, alongside new AI infrastructure advancements;
➁ The RTX Pro Server system delivers 4x H100 performance for DeepSeek and 1.7x gains for Llama models, with NVLink Fusion enabling cross-company hardware compatibility;
➂ Future plans include the Feynman architecture (2028) and immediate production of the DGX Spark workstation, offering 1,000 AI TOPS for researchers.
➀ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered a keynote at Computex 2025 Taipei, focusing on AI and data center computing advancements;
➁ The event hinted at potential announcements for desktop users, alongside Nvidia's latest innovations in hardware;
➂ Competing initiatives like MSI's Nvidia DGX-powered AI supercomputer and the Beyond CUDA Summit's challenge to Nvidia's dominance were also highlighted.
➀ PowerColor is rumored to be releasing a factory overclocked Radeon RX 9060 XT Hellhound OC with 16GB of VRAM.
➁ The announcement is expected around the Computex event, with AMD set to host a press conference on May 20.
➂ There are speculations about AMD offering the Radeon RX 9060 XT with both 16GB and 8GB VRAM configurations.
➀ Enthusiast tests reveal Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 paired with NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti struggles to run ray-traced games due to missing CPU instruction sets;
➁ Non-RT games show potential for decent performance, but compatibility limitations highlight hardware generation gaps;
➂ Community discussions explore balancing CPU/GPU upgrades for budget builds, emphasizing modern processor needs for advanced features.
➁ Alleged AMD RX 7500 prototype with 6GB VRAM and 1,536 shaders surfaces, showing 64 ROPs but lower specs than RX 7600.
➁ TechPowerUp lists an unverified RX 7500 XT variant with fewer shaders and ROPs, suggesting possible product line confusion.
➂ Cancelled due to market irrelevance against NVIDIA's absent RTX 4050, with 6GB VRAM deemed insufficient for modern gaming.
➀ ASUS introduces White Edition GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards (RTX 5070 to 5090) with enhanced cooling, power delivery, and aesthetic designs across ROG, TUF Gaming, and Prime lineups;
➁ Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the cards feature DLSS 4, AI-driven performance boosts, and Studio tools for creators, while incorporating vapor chambers, quad-fan cooling, and phase-change thermal compounds;
➂ Deliver high power capacity (e.g., 80A MOSFETs on RTX 5090), SFF compatibility for compact builds, and safety features like PCIe power monitoring via ASUS GPU Tweak III.
➀ MSI MAG Pano 100R PZ supports back-connect motherboards and vertical GPU installation with eight PCIe slots, offering flexible build configurations;
➁ The case delivers strong thermal performance with four pre-installed ARGB fans and supports up to ten fans/360mm radiators, though noise-normalized CPU cooling has room for improvement;
➂ Despite lacking an included GPU riser cable, it features thoughtful cable management, magnetic dust filters, and dual storage panels for SSDs/HDDs at a $159 MSRP.
➀ The RTX 5090 laptop GPU shows only marginal performance gains over the RTX 4090, with an average improvement of 1.23% at 4K and 0.02% at 1440p;
➁ Notable power efficiency improvements allow the RTX 5090 to run cooler and extend battery life during gaming sessions;
➂ With minimal performance uplift and high pricing, upgrading to the RTX 5090 is generally not recommended except for specific use cases like on-battery gaming or requiring 24GB VRAM.
➀ Intel's dual-GPU Arc B580 with 48GB VRAM is rumored to debut at Computex 2025 as a cost-effective AI/ML solution;
➁ The card combines two 24GB B580 GPUs via PCIe bridge, lacking shared memory pooling but offering 48GB VRAM at ~$800;
➂ Targets developers needing affordable high VRAM, though performance trails NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs and requires manual optimization.
➀ AMD's unreleased Radeon RX 9060 XT shows leaked specs with a 3.32 GHz boost clock and 16GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus;
➁ Despite half the memory bandwidth (320 GB/s) compared to higher-tier models, it adopts PCIe 5.0 and sub-200W TGP;
➂ Tipped for a May 20 launch, the GPU aims to compete with Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti at Computex 2025.
➀ Maxsun registered Intel Arc B580 24GB GPU models with the EEC, fueling Battlemage rumors;
➁ The 24GB variant could target both consumer and workstation markets, competing with Nvidia’s RTX 40/50 series;
➂ Intel’s BMG-G21 die offers 20 Xe cores, but faces challenges against Blackwell GPUs in raw performance.