➀ Intel and AMD are testing 12V-2x6 PCIe power connectors for their next-gen Radeon and Arc GPUs; ➁ The new standard is expected to be used in upcoming GPUs; ➂ Despite the new standard's benefits, Intel and AMD are hesitant to change due to the reliability of traditional connectors.
Recent #Power Connectors news in the semiconductor industry
1. ASRock rebrands its Radeon 7900 WS series to the Creator Series. 2. Features include a blower-style cooler and a newer 12V-2x6 power connector. 3. Designed for multi-GPU clusters, AI inference, generative AI, and professional workstation use.