Recent #GPU news in the semiconductor industry

5 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.

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5 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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5 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.

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5 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.

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5 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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5 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.

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5 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。

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5 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
5 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.

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5 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.

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5 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.

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6 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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6 months ago

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.

AIGPUIntel
6 months ago

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.

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6 months ago

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.

AIAMDGPU
6 months ago

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.

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6 months ago

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.

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