AMD specific news
AMD Doubles L3 Cache Per CCX with Zen 2 “Rome”edit
A SiSoft SANDRA results database entry for a 2P AMD “Rome” EPYC machine sheds light on the lower cache hierarchy. Each 64-core EPYC “Rome” processor is made up of eight 7 nm 8-core “Zen 2” CPU chiplets, which converge at a 14 nm I/O controller die, which handles memory and PCIe connectivity of the processor.
Publication: Tech Power Up
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ASRock Intros X399 Phantom Gaming 6 Motherboard for AMD Threadripper Xedit
ASRock today launched the X399 Phantom Gaming 6, its latest addition to the popular Phantom Gaming series for AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors. Note that this board only supports up to 16-core Threadripper models, the 24-core and 32-core Threadripper WX series are not supported.
Publication: Tech Power Up
AMD and Nvidia’s crypto problems ‘will persist longer than expected,’ RBC saysedit
As cryptocurrencies plunge to their lowest levels in more than a year, crypto-mining chipmakers such as AMD and Nvidia are feeling the long-lasting pain, RBC said in a note titled “Crypto mining issues likely to persist longer than expected.”
Publication: Business Insider India
The Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals: 99-Cent Hulu, Laptops, Roku, Moreedit
Today Only: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler for $264.99 at Amazon (list price $329).
Publication: PC Mag
14nm 6th Time Over: Intel Readies 10-core “Comet Lake” Die to Preempt “Zen 2” AM4edit
The latter two saw Intel increase core-counts after AMD broke its slumber. It turns out that Intel won’t let the 8-core “Coffee Lake Refresh” die pull the weight of Intel’s competitiveness and prestige through 2019, and is planning yet another stopgap, codenamed “Comet Lake.”
Publication: Tech Power Up
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AMD and Nvidia’s crypto problems ‘will persist longer than expected,’ RBC saysedit
As cryptocurrencies plunge to their lowest levels in more than a year, crypto-mining chipmakers such as AMD and Nvidia are feeling the long-lasting pain, RBC said in a note titled “Crypto mining issues likely to persist longer than expected.”
Publication: Business Insider India
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 SoC to come with tri-cluster CPU design: Reportedit
Both Apple and Huawei have already launched their flagship chipsets, the A12 Bionic and Kirin 980, and now, it is time for Qualcomm to reveal its next-gen chip. According to a report that we came across last week, Qualcomm is hosting its yearly Technology Summit in Hawaii, and the flagship chipset could be announced at the event on December 4.
Publication: BGR
Nvidia has a new Battlefield V Bundleedit
Nvidia has announced a new Battlefield V bundle for it’s RTX cards. Gamers who purchase a new RTX 2080Ti, RTX 2080 or a RTX 2070 will receive a free copy of Battlefield V till January 7, 2019, or till supplies last.
Publication: PC Mag
14nm 6th Time Over: Intel Readies 10-core “Comet Lake” Die to Preempt “Zen 2” AM4edit
The latter two saw Intel increase core-counts after AMD broke its slumber. It turns out that Intel won’t let the 8-core “Coffee Lake Refresh” die pull the weight of Intel’s competitiveness and prestige through 2019, and is planning yet another stopgap, codenamed “Comet Lake.”
Publication: Tech Power Up
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Acer: Get in the gameedit
Jason Chen had spent 23 years in big global tech, but when Acer’s board of directors asked him how he would turn the ailing Taiwan icon around, he paused. “I said, ‘I’ve never done that’, and the next question was, ‘How are you going to do it?’” Chen recalls.
Publication: Forbes India
Industry news
A broader talent management game: Embracing new-age performance philosophiesedit
The talent management landscape has been growing and changing radically , and retaining talent has not been getting any easier. It is only natural then, that performance management systems have been undergoing a renaissance in terms of concept, functionality and business relevance.
Publication: People Matters
IT firms expect margin rise despite stronger rupeeedit
Indian IT services firms will see improvement in margins in the quarter to December despite rupee appreciation on the back of lower crude prices, say analysts, who have factored in an average dollar rate of Rs 71.5 in the third quarter as against Rs 70.7, the exchange rate on Monday, to arrive at their estimates.
Publication: The Economic Times
ACT Fibernet join hands with Indiajoy as connectivity partnersedit
Broadband service provider ACT Fibernet has collaborated with Indiajoy as their official connectivity partners. Parth Biswas, COO, ACT Fibernet said, “This is the first time a gaming, animation media and entertainment event of this stature is happening in India and we are thrilled to be a part of it. It is in our constant endeavor to support and encourage platforms that showcase new products and innovations.”
Publication: Gizbot
India cannot afford to ignore Data Scienceedit
The world is waking up to the vast possibilities of emerging technologies. With numerous breakthroughs within the past few years, terms such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) that were relatively unknown terms, have become buzzwords.
Publication: The Economic Times
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