➀ China responds to Trump's 10% tariff proposal with a 20% price cut on domestic products; ➁ Beijing's policy may negatively impact chipmakers such as Nvidia and Intel; ➂ Chinese industry associations call for reduced reliance on American chips.
Recent #Intel news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Intel has finalized the Xe3 'Celestial' architecture and is already working on Xe4; ➁ The Intel Arc B580 'Battlemage' GPU is set to launch on December 13, 2024; ➂ The Arc team has already moved on to developing the next generation of Xe architecture.
➀ OC champion Splave sets a new DDR5 frequency world record with a speed of DDR5-12666 using G.SKILL memory and ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF board; ➁ The record highlights the potential of Intel's Z890 platform and G.SKILL's OC-friendly kits; ➂ The achievement was made with Intel Core Ultra 285K CPU and liquid nitrogen cooling.
➀ The departure of Intel's CEO may be linked to yield issues with the 18A process; ➁ Chosun reports a 10% yield rate, raising concerns about Intel's competitiveness against TSMC; ➂ Intel's chief operations officer, Naga Chandrasekaran, offers a contrasting view, stating that yield and defect density challenges are being addressed.
➀ David Zinsner discusses Intel's core chip strategy and the search for the next CEO; ➁ He suggests the next CEO should have foundry experience; ➂ Zinsner also comments on Intel's foundry business and future investments.
➀ Intel confirms the development of Arc Xe4 'Druid' GPUs; ➁ Software optimization is the last step for the upcoming Xe3 'Celestial' GPUs; ➂ Intel's hardware teams are working on next-generation Xe4 GPUs.
➀ BAE Systems is recruiting for 2,400 jobs across the UK; ➁ Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, is leaving the company; ➃ A space startup is delivering cargo to precise locations on Earth.
➀ Intel's 18A process is on track for production ramp-up next year, according to Naga Chandrasekaran, Intel's chief global operations officer and GM of the foundry business. ➁ The plan is to sample 18A chips to customers in H1 2025 and start production in H2 at Intel's Oregon fab. ➂ The defect density on 18A is currently at 0.4 defects per cm^2, comparable to TSMC's N7 and N5 processes before mass production.
➀ The Supermicro SYS-222H-TN server is reviewed, highlighting its features with Intel Xeon 6700E 'Sierra Forest' processors and 30.72TB SSD storage. ➁ The server's design and expansion capabilities are discussed, including its high-airflow design and tool-less drive trays. ➂ The review mentions the server's modern rear design, redundant power supplies, and configurable risers.
➀ Onix Technology Limited is reportedly affiliated with Sapphire Technology Limited; ➁ Onix's new brand is seemingly associated with Sapphire; ➂ Sapphire may have chosen Intel Arc over Nvidia GPUs due to tight allocations.
➀ Intel has launched the Arc B-Series graphics cards, designed for modern gaming and AI tasks; ➁ The GPUs utilize Intel's Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI engines and XeSS 2 technology for enhanced performance; ➂ The cards offer improved efficiency, better graphics, and increased responsiveness.
➀ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has unexpectedly departed; ➁ The departure is effective December 1, 2024; ➂ Gelsinger's exit comes amidst Intel's challenges with CPU failures, AI market misses, and significant financial losses.
➀ Intel XeSS 2 is an AI-driven technology that enhances gaming performance with Super Resolution, Frame Generation, and Low Latency; ➁ It significantly boosts FPS and reduces latency, as shown in F1 24; ➂ XeSS 2 requires game integration and will be supported in titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Dying Light 2.
➀ Intel unveils its second-generation graphics cards, the Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs with the new Xe 2 architecture, promising up to 70% more performance per Xe core and up to 50% greater efficiency; ➁ The new Arc B580 GPU is up to 24% faster than the Arc A750 in games, with additional features like XeSS 2 and low-latency mode; ➂ Intel claims the Arc B580 offers the best performance per dollar, with 25% better ray-tracing performance than the RTX 4060 at the same price.
➀ Intel's initial promises under Pat Gelsinger were ambitious but execution has been lacking; ➁ The company faces challenges with a bloated workforce, risk-averse culture, and a lagging AI strategy; ➂ Intel's investments in process technology have not yielded significant results, and the company must make hard choices about its future.
➀ Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, with David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus stepping in as interim co-CEOs.
➁ The board is said to have approached TSMC's former chairman Mark Liu as a potential successor.
➂ Gelsinger's exit follows a disappointing turnaround plan and organizational changes.
➀ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced his retirement after over 40 years of outstanding career;
➁ Intel appointed David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus as interim co-CEOs;
➂ Intel's board is searching for a new CEO to replace Gelsinger.
➀ Pat Gelsinger has announced his retirement from his position as CEO of Intel; ➁ The retirement is effective December 1, 2024; ➂ Intel's board named interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus while searching for a replacement.
➀ Pat Gelsinger has retired from Intel after serving as CEO for nearly four years; ➁ Intel names David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus as interim co-CEOs; ➂ Gelsinger's tenure was marked by efforts to revitalize process manufacturing and implement IDM 2.0 strategy, but also by challenges and restructuring.
➀ Intel confirms the launch of its next-generation Arc Battlemage GPU lineup on December 3, 2024; ➁ The announcement follows the first appearance of Intel's Arc graphics in Steam's hardware survey, with a 0.01% share; ➂ The launch is expected to be a significant event in the GPU market.