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AMD develops custom EPYC processors with integrated HBM3 memory specifically for Microsoft Azure
Nov 21, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Microsoft introduced new HPC Azure VMs powered by a custom AMD CPU, possibly known as the MI300C.
Microsoft has announced its latest HBv series virtual machines for Azure, which offer exceptional performance due to their tailor-made AMD EPYC processors. These customized EPYC processors incorporate a unique design featuring HBM3 memory, boasting up to 352 Zen 4 CPU cores and achieving 6.9 TB/s of memory bandwidth.
The new HBv5 virtual machines from Microsoft can be equipped with between 400 and 450GB of HBM3 memory. Each VM consists of four processors, with each processor housing 88 Zen 4 CPU...
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The PlayStation 6 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs are rumored to debut featuring AMD's UDNA architecture
Nov 20, 2024, 2:00 PM
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AMD's upcoming Radeon gaming GPUs, based on the next-generation UDNA architecture, are reportedly set to begin mass production in Q2 2026.
Based on a leak from insider Zhangzhonghao (as reported by Wccftech), it appears that AMD’s RDNA series of graphics architectures will conclude with RDNA 4. The future direction of AMD's GPU strategy is said to be focused on UDNA. Allegedly, AMD plans to utilize UDNA for their RX 9000 series GPUs and the upcoming Sony PlayStation 6 console.
According to this information, AMD does not intend to introduce a GPU architecture named RDNA 5. UDNA will take over...
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Intel’s ARC B580 GPU has been spotted in a shipping manifest
Nov 20, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Intel's first Arc Battlemage product, the Arc B580 graphics card, seems to have been spotted at the shipping outlet, NBD.ltd.
With the announcement of Intel’s Battlemage GPU set for next month, it’s not surprising to find next-gen Intel GPUs appearing in shipping documents. Today, @josef972 has highlighted entries that reference Intel’s “BMG B580” (Battlemage ARC B580) graphics card. Although the listing seems to pertain solely to GPU packaging, the ARC B580 designation appears to represent a genuine next-generation Intel GPU.
The B580 will serve as Intel’s successor to the ARC A580. With this new GPU, Intel...
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Revealed specifications of the RTX 5090, price could start at $1,900
Nov 19, 2024, 7:00 PM
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A leaker claims that Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 could be priced at $1,900.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is arguably one of Nvidia’s most well-guarded secrets, even as its official pricing and actual performance metrics remain unclear. It's widely anticipated that this new GPU will be unveiled at CES 2025, with rumors suggesting a possible launch date of January 20th. According to Bits And Chips, Nvidia's upcoming gaming flagship may carry a price tag of $1900.
If this pricing turns out to be accurate, Nvidia’s MSRP for the RTX 5090 will be $300 more than...
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Does AMD Ryzen AI Really 'Crush' Intel Core Ultra in Gaming Performance?
Nov 18, 2024, 2:00 PM
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The truth behind the claim that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU is up to 75% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 has been revealed.
Chip giant AMD has stirred the gaming community by making a bold claim: their new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU delivers superior gaming performance, up to 75% faster than its competitor, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V.
To back up their claim, AMD released benchmark results for 15 popular games at 1080p resolution with medium graphics settings. The results showed that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 dominated, particularly in high-demand games like Call of Duty and...
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Valve announces Limited Edition White Steam Deck OLED
Nov 15, 2024, 2:00 PM
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Valve has just unveiled a limited-edition white version of the Steam Deck OLED.
Apparently the new annual tradition from Valve is to release a limited edition Steam Deck OLED just in time for the holidays.
This limited edition features an elegant white outer shell paired with gray buttons and joysticks. In terms of specifications, the white Steam Deck OLED is identical to the black version and is only available with 1 TB of storage, though this version will arrive with a couple of different accessories. The white version gets its own white accessories, including...
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Samsung develops 400-layer NAND chip for high-capacity SSDs
Nov 14, 2024, 8:00 PM
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Tech giant Samsung is racing to advance technology with its plans to develop a 400-layer NAND chip for ultra-high-capacity SSDs.
Samsung continues to assert its leadership position in the technology race with its plan to manufacture 400-layer stacked NAND memory chips, projected for release in 2026. This groundbreaking advancement will pave the way for ultra-high-capacity SSDs, meeting the massive data storage demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
Currently, Samsung places high expectations on its 10th-generation V10 NAND chip, developed using advanced BV NAND technology. This technology enables the production of memory cells and peripheral circuits on separate wafers, which are then combined...
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Nvidia may have halted production of the RTX 4000 series in preparation for their next-gen gaming GPUs
Nov 13, 2024, 6:00 PM
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Nvidia's RTX 40 series graphics cards might not be widely available next year.
There is no official information yet, but all attention is focused on January next year at the annual CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, USA. At this event, Nvidia is likely to unveil its latest generation of graphics cards, the RTX 5000 series, based on the Blackwell GPU architecture. Around this same time, Nvidia is expected to deliver pre-ordered Blackwell chips designed for servers. These massive silicon dies contain tensor cores specifically for accelerating matrix-vector processing to power AI...
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The NVIDIA App is officially out of beta, download and experience it now!
Nov 13, 2024, 6:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Beginning today, Nvidia is launching version 1.0 of the Nvidia App, officially moving it out of beta.
After a beta testing period since February, NVIDIA has officially launched the NVIDIA App. This app combines the functionalities of GeForce Experience and Control Panel into one, along with additional features to enhance user experience and reduce the hassle when configuring NVIDIA GPU settings. In the future, NVIDIA GPU users will be able to update drivers directly through this application.
The NVIDIA App also supports gameplay recording with the AV1 codec at 4K resolution at 120fps, along...
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AMD is preparing to revolutionize integrated graphics with its upcoming Radeon 8060S GPU
Nov 12, 2024, 7:00 PM
manhkbrady
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AMD's 2025-2026 product lineup for Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs includes several offerings, such as APU refreshes, Strix Halo, and the Radeon RX 8000 series.
Details about AMD’s forthcoming “Enthusiast Gaming” Ryzen AI MAX series processors have emerged, previously referred to as “Strix Halo.” This information also discloses the AMD Radeon “8060S,” an integrated graphics solution featuring 40 Compute Units (CUs).
With a maximum of 16 Zen 5 cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, AMD’s Ryzen AI Max series processors are expected to provide substantial CPU and GPU performance for mobile users. To provide context, this CPU includes more than 2.5 times the number of...
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Intel loses desktop CPU market share to AMD
Nov 11, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Has AMD 'dethroned' Intel as its desktop CPU market share soars to nearly 30%?
The CPU market is witnessing a dramatic shift as AMD gradually closes the gap with Intel, even posing a potential threat to this long-standing industry leader. The latest report shows that AMD captured nearly 30% of the desktop CPU market share in Q3 2024, marking substantial growth compared to the same period last year.
Intel’s 13th and 14th generation Raptor Lake CPUs have received continuous complaints from users regarding stability issues, which is seen as the primary reason driving many...
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Intel might unveil the ARC Battlemage ahead of CES 2025
Nov 8, 2024, 8:00 AM
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Intel is set to launch its next-gen Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs next month, aiming to compete in the mid-range segment against NVIDIA and AMD.
Anticipated launches of GPUs are set to dominate early 2025. AMD, Intel, and Nvidia are all expected to unveil new graphics cards, marking a significant shift in the GPU landscape. Reports suggest that Intel might showcase their ARC Battlemage GPUs before CES 2025, positioning their announcement ahead of those from AMD and Nvidia.
Golden Pig Upgrade, a trusted source in hardware rumors, has indicated that gamers can anticipate “remarkable performance” from Battlemage as early as next month. Is it...
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