Recent #Intel news in the semiconductor industry
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.
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 Intel is exploring the sale or partnership of its Network and Edge Group (NEX) to refocus on PC and datacenter strategies, following previous divestments like Altera and Fab 34;
➁ NEX revenue fell to $5.8B in 2023 (from $8.4B in 2022) amid strong Broadcom competition, signaling a shift away from non-core businesses;
➂ Intel holds $50B debt and $21B cash, with CEO Lip-Bu Tan prioritizing core products under ongoing financial restructuring.
➀ Intel unveiled its Arc Pro B50 and B60 GPUs at Computex 2025, targeting the workstation and AI market with 16GB (B50) and 24GB (B60) memory capacities, emphasizing cost efficiency and AI inference capabilities;
➁ The B50 features a 70W bus-powered design, while the B60 supports up to 200W, with a focus on Linux-based virtualization (SR-IOV) and scalable configurations like dual-GPU systems for AI workloads;
➂ Intel also showcased its Panther Lake 18A processors, aiming to challenge TSMC's process leadership, with GPUs expected to launch in Q3 2025 to address the underserved low-end AI inference and server market.
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 Intel showcased fully functional Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 laptop chips at Computex 2025, powered by the groundbreaking 18A process, slated for early 2026 release;
➁ Demonstrated AI workloads including live Python game coding with Clippy AI model and Da Vinci video editing with real-time AI effects, though specific metrics remain under wraps;
➂ Revealed advanced packaging with CPU/GPU/SoC tiles and hinted at Xe3 iGPU architecture positioning between Lunar/Arrow Lake, signaling Intel's multi-die integration maturity.
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.
➀ Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU hits a record low price of $269, down from its $404 MSRP;
➁ The processor features 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency), 5.5 GHz max turbo, 33 TOPS NPU, and supports PCIe 4.0/5.0 and DDR5-6400 memory;
➂ Potential caveat: LGA1851 socket compatibility may require future motherboard upgrades.
➀ AMD's desktop CPU market share surged to 28%, up from 27.1% in the previous quarter and 23.9% a year ago.
➁ AMD's server share reached a new record high of 27.2%.
➂ Despite a decline in mobile market share, AMD's overall mobile share is still up from last year.
➀ Future Horizons CEO Malcolm Penn predicts a prolonged semiconductor industry recession, citing stagnant unit shipments 16% below the long-term trend;
➁ Siemens launches Questa One AI-powered software suite to address declining first-time silicon success rates (14% for ASIC, 13% for FPGA);
➂ Raspberry Pi OS updates include enhanced screen locking, touchscreen handling, and printer management in its final Debian Bookworm version;
➃ AMD, Nvidia, and AWS partner with Saudi Arabia's Humain to build a $5B+ AI infrastructure zone;
➄ Siemens certifies Calibre nmPlatform and Analog FastSPICE tools for Intel's 18A process technology.
➀ AMD's EPYC 4005 'Grado' Zen 5 processors dominate the entry server market with up to 16 cores at 65W TDP, doubling Intel Xeon's core count;
➁ Features include DDR5-5600 support, AVX-512 capabilities, and a 4585PX SKU with 3D V-Cache for cache-intensive workloads;
➂ AMD's pricing undercuts Intel, offering higher core counts at lower costs, pressuring Intel's Xeon E-2400/Xeon 6300P lineup.
➀ ETH Zurich researchers identified a new class of vulnerabilities (BPRC) in Intel processors, exploiting speculative execution to breach privilege barriers between CPU users and access cached/RAM data;
➁ The flaw affects all Intel processors since 2018, particularly threatening cloud environments where hardware resources are shared, enabling attackers to read up to 5,000 bytes per second of others' memory;
➂ Intel has implemented mitigations via microcode updates, but the discovery highlights fundamental architectural risks in speculative technologies requiring ongoing security patches.
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 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.
➀ Siemens and Intel Foundry certify Calibre nmPlatform and Solido tools for Intel 18A PDK, enabling early design work and IP development;
➁ A reference workflow for EMIB-T and EMIB technologies using Siemens' 3D IC tools is established, supporting design exploration;
➂ Siemens joins the Intel Foundry Accelerator Chiplet Alliance to advance multi-die interconnect solutions.
➀ Intel has issued a new microcode update to address the '13th/14th Gen Vmin Shift Instability' phenomenon.
➁ The update, version 0x12F, aims to improve system conditions that can potentially contribute to Vmin Shift Instability.
➂ Intel notes that the update does not alter the root cause of the problem but may mitigate its effects under specific scenarios.
➀ The G.Skill Trident Z5 CK DDR5-8800 C42 delivers cutting-edge DDR5-8800 speeds, optimized for Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors;
➁ Built with SK Hynix M-die ICs and CUDIMM design, it excels in stability and overclocking but faces compatibility issues with AMD platforms;
➂ Despite its premium price, it remains a top-tier choice for enthusiasts pursuing extreme performance.