AMD Ryzen 9 9950X sets a world record for 16-core processor performance
The currently unavailable AMD Ryzen 9 9950X broke the world record in Cinebench R23 with 55,327 points of multi-core performance for 16 cores.
AMD postpones Ryzen 9000 launch due to a single digit error
AMD has announced that it is delaying the release of Ryzen 9000 processors by more than a week. This may be a coincidence, but it could be due to a typo in the chip names.
AMD is preparing low-cost Athlon / Ryzen 3 processors for the AM5 platform
According to unofficial reports, AMD is working on cheaper processors for AM5. They will cost about $100, but will not be technologically different for the better.
AMD almost bought NVIDIA 20 years ago — only one person prevented it
NVIDIA is now a one of the largest players in the technology marketIts capitalization is much higher than Intel and AMD. But it turns out that AMD almost bought the company once. A former AMD engineer recently said that when NVIDIA was a startup, the company almost bought it CEO Jensen Huang then refused because he categorically demanded that he…
Cybertruck that won’t get stuck on the side of the road — Tesla pickup truck mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS goes into production
This Cybertruck does not damage someone’s car and not crash into the wall of the house. Xyber Team has introduced a mini-PC in the form of a miniature Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck with an AMD Ryzen processor.
Sony PlayStation 4 saved AMD from bankruptcy — confession of a top manager «red team»
Ten years ago, AMD was not doing too well. Analysts predicted that «red» would go bankrupt by 2020. In 2015, AMD reported a 10% decline in revenue due to the shrinking PC market.
Confidential AMD data is being sold on a hacker forum – the company has launched an investigation into a possible hack
AMD is investigating whether it has become a victim of a cyberattack. The investigation began after an attacker posted allegedly stolen data from AMD for sale on a hacker forum. He claims that the lot contains information about AMD employees, financial documents, and confidential information.
The worst computer components of 2024: what not to buy
How to build a profitable computer without making serious mistakes? It is enough to know the worst computer components in 2024 to avoid them. We have conducted a detailed analysis of the market of new and used PC parts and are ready to share useful information with our readers. There are much more good and […]
AMD processors at Computex 2024: Ryzen 9000, Ryzen AI 300, new Ryzen 5000XT for AM4 and X870 boards
At Computex 2024, AMD presented two Zen 5 processor families: the desktop Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 Granite Ridge along with X870 and X870E boards for them and other AM5 chips, the laptop Ryzen AI 300 and two new Ryzen 5000XT for AM4. The company also showed processors for servers and artificial intelligence, as well as a new professional graphics card.
AMD Ryzen 9000 processors data became known ahead of release — models, specifications, prices
Introduction of AMD Ryzen 9000 processors with Zen 5 architecture are expected at Computex 2024, and they may appear as early as July. A slide from AMD’s press conference at the exhibition has been leaked, which names four Ryzen 9000 processors with their main characteristics.
AMD announces Radeon RX 7650M XT — external graphics card from AOOSTAR
AMD is planning to release a new Radeon RX 7650M XT graphics card in an external form factor. The company announced its plans for the new product, which is scheduled to launch in July this year, the announcement was made on Discord, so the site VideoCardz I asked the company representative.
Intel and AMD will talk about Lunar Lake and Zen 5 processors at Hot Chips 2024 on August 26-27 — what we know about them now
Hot Chips 2024 conference published a detailed schedule of presentations by Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and all other participants that will take place at the event. Over the course of three days, from August 25 to 27, physical and virtual attendees will be able to familiarize themselves with tutorials, presentations, and keynotes from representatives of…
Dell’s plans for 2027 leaked: Intel Panther Lake and Nova Lake processors, three generations of Snapdragon X, NVIDIA RTX 50xx and 60xx graphics cards
A large leak from Dell contains plans for the laptop manufacturer, as well as Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AMD. The materials were published by the website VideoCardz. The journalists came across the presentation while searching for information on current Dell XPS laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. They stumbled upon a 300-page document…
Is it worth buying refurbished graphics cards? Let’s take a look at the Sapphire Radeon RX 6950 XT Nitro+
Almost unwanted at release and so desirable now, the Sapphire Radeon RX 6950 XT Nitro+ has indeed become a compromise flagship for 2022, but this has not affected the rationality of buying it in 2024. Using this video card as an example, let’s figure out whether it makes sense to buy Factory Recertified models, what […]
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G processor review: no more video cards needed
Do you really need a discrete graphics card in your computer? AMD Ryzen 5 8600G says no, and with good reason. We have tested this APU in desktop programs, video games (not only with integrated graphics), measured heating, power consumption, looked for advantages and disadvantages, and are ready to share our impressions. Test bench Motherboard…
AMD processors with Zen 5 architecture will not support Windows 10 — Lenovo manager
A Lenovo China manager noted that AMD Zen 5 Strix Point processors will not receive Windows 10 drivers. The manufacturer prioritizes compatibility with the latest version of Windows 11 24H2, which is in line with AMD’s trend towards AI computing and NPU integration in future processors.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G review: the world’s most powerful APU for home computers, or a processor for everything at once
The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is, without exaggeration, a champion in its field, because it literally has no analogues on the market. It’s a compromise processor, but for a certain category of people, it’s almost the perfect solution. We have tested the APU in games, work programs, measured power consumption, and are ready to share […]
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX instead of Ryzen 8050 — Asus «revealed» rebranding of Zen 5 processors
It seems that artificial intelligence is on the minds of AMD marketers. An Asus leak revealed new laptop models with Ryzen AI 9 HX 170 processor based on Zen 5 architecture. Probably, these are Strix Point chips, which were previously called Ryzen 8050.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor received 192 MB of L3 cache — engineering design or software error
One of the most powerful processors for gaming, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D looks like it could be even more powerful. Normally, the 16-core chip has 128 MB of L3 cache, but one user posted video and screenshot processor with 192 MB of fast on-chip memory.
AMD is losing the gaming graphics card market — revenue from them fell by 48% in the first quarter and will continue to decline
In the first quarter of 2024, AMD’s revenue from gaming solutions decreased by 48% year-on-year due to lower demand for discrete Radeon graphics cards and reduced sales of chips for PlayStation and Microsoft consoles. The company expects its gaming revenue to decline further in 2024 before recovering in 2025.
Selected NVIDIA — MSI Radeon RX graphics cards disappear
MSI Radeon RX 7000 series video cards are mysteriously disappearing from stores around the world Australia, USA and Germany. The company recognizes this fact and commented on it for the website Hardware Luxx:
Nvidia’s history: from children’s video games to world domination
Let’s talk about a successful company that has gone through a thorny path from a small electronics designer to the largest semiconductor technology empire — the story of Nvidia is a success story and an exemplary gold mine for shareholders. How did it all start, what is the GPU revolution, why are video games not […]
Gigabyte introduces Metal Gear Plus ITX mini-PCs with AMD Ryzen 8000G processors — easy replacement of all components
In recent years, the mini-PC market has been growing thanks to more energy-efficient processor architectures. Nowadays, it is easy to find an 8-core chip with powerful built-in graphics, primarily from AMD. The company recently introduced Hawk Point processors based on Zen4 and RDNA3 architectures for desktop platforms. The Ryzen 8000G series works…
AMD releases Ryzen PRO 8000G desktop processors and Ryzen PRO 8040 mobile chips
AMD today announced a new series of Ryzen Pro processors. The company has extended the Hawk Point 8040 series to laptops and workstations and introduced the new Ryzen 8000 Phoenix processors with integrated graphics for desktops. With the custom versions of the processors, AMD became the first x86 chipmaker to bring its neural processing unit (NPU)…
A year with AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, or how wine matures
After a year of active use of the most powerful «red» graphics card, we are ready to share our impressions, experience, tips, and analysis. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a rather compromise product and could have been misunderstood at release, because a year after its release, the card has become the best, literally. […]
China bans the use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers
China has introduced new rules that ban the use of American AMD and Intel processors in government computers and servers, and block Microsoft Windows and foreign databases in favor of domestic solutions, reports Financial Times.
AMD talks about Strix Point processors: Zen 5, RDNA 3+ and XDNA 2 in 2024
At an event in China, AMD shared plans for an AI PC ecosystem and the next generation of processors. The Beijing Innovation Summit showcased the 8040 series Ryzen Hawk Point processors, 8000G desktop solutions, and AMD’s plans for the next generation of Ryzen processors. Strix Point chips will combine Zen 5, RDNA 3+, and XDNA 2 architectures.
AMD announces FSR 3.1 and releases AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 24.3.1 with support for Dragon’s Dogma 2
During the Game Developers Conference (GDC), AMD has unveiled a new version of its FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 3.1 scaling and frame generation technology, which offers a number of key updates:
AMD adds Zen 5 support to GCC Linux compiler
AMD has added support for its upcoming Zen 5 microarchitecture-based processors to the GCC compiler. Znver5 is now a target in the GCC Git repository until the stable release of GCC 14.1. This move ensures that developers will have the necessary compiler support for Ryzen and EPYC processors based on Zen 5 before their release later this year.
Microsoft releases Work Graphs API that enables advanced GPU-based rendering
Microsoft has released a new Agility Software Development Kit that provides new features. Agility SDK 1.613 includes Shader Model 6.8 and support for Work Graphs API. The latter is an important feature that will facilitate the use of rendering on GPU drivers, offloading the CPU. GPUs will be able to generate work for themselves «on the fly». This…
AMD updates FreeSync specifications, FHD monitors will support 144 Hz
First introduced in 2015, AMD’s FreeSync technology has undergone several changes. The company offered its technology as an alternative to NVIDIA G-Sync and VESA VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) for tierless operation, synchronizing the monitor refresh rate with the capabilities of the GPU.
Sales of video cards increased by 32% in Q4 (year-over-year). AMD’s share increased to 19%.
The video card market continued its recovery in Q4 of last year. Shipments grew by 6.8% compared to Q3 2023 and by 32% compared to Q4 2022, according to the company’s report Jon Peddie Research. While both Nvidia and AMD increased their sales on a quarterly and year-over-year basis, AMD grew more, and its market share now stands at 19%.
HDMI Forum does not allow AMD to open source HDMI 2.1 driver code
The HDMI Forum, the licensing group that oversees the HDMI standard, has notified AMD that it does not allow open source implementations of the HDMI 2.1 (or HDMI 2.1+) specification, blocking tools such as AMD’s FreeSync from working over HDMI connections at resolution/frequency combinations such as 4K at 120Hz or 5K at 240Hz.
Microsoft is working with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to improve upscaling in PC games. The joint project is called DirectSR
Microsoft has introduced a new Windows API designed to enable game developers to seamlessly integrate AI-powered ultra-high-resolution scaling features from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.
AMD insights: RDNA 5 graphics with new processors and consoles, faster Zen 6 chips «Medusa» in 2025-2026
AMD is currently working on two main architectures: Zen 5 «Nirvana» and Zen 6 «Morpheus». These processors are expected to represent a significant upgrade to the Zen architecture in terms of performance and packaging technology.
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