AMD specific news
Compal Buying more AMD CPUs due to Intel’s 14nm Shortagesedit
Even though a few manufacturers are waiting for Intel’s production to increase, most have moved on to AMD. AMD has taken advantage of this opportunity and introduced CPUs catering to these markets. At CES 2019, it unveiled 2 Athlon A-Series processors for chromebooks. HP and Acer were quick to embrace the new processors.
Publication: Techquila
Google Stadia Will Use AMD GPUs but Not CPUs, AMD Confirmsedit
Google confirmed that its Stadia game streaming service uses GPUs manufactured by AMD at the time of its official launch announcement at this year’s GDC conference. However, the company was not as forthcoming regarding the CPUs that it has decided to use in its Stadia datacentres. The only information released was that the CPUs would be based on the x86 architecture which means that Intel and AMD were the only possible manufacturers. Curiously, the description of a “custom 2.7GHz hyper-threaded x86 CPU with AVX2 SIMD and 9.5MB L2+L3 cache” CPU strongly indicated that Intel is the manufacturer, since Hyper-Threading is an Intel trademark. AMD uses the term Simultaneous Multi-Threading, or SMT.
Publication: NDTV Gadgets 360
AMD brand mentions
Google Stadia, proceed with extreme cautionedit
Google has teamed up with AMD as they jump head first into gaming with Stadia. Their brand new streaming platform that runs on custom AMD GPU’s in their datacentres to deliver high resolution gameplay to any compatible device — mobile, tablet, smart TV or desktop.
Publication: Deccan Chronicle
Deals: Gaming Gear, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Amazon Fire Tabletedit
Publication: PC Mag
Acer Nitro 5 (AMD Ryzen 5) long term review: Casual gaming in a tight budgetedit
The base variant of the Acer Nitro 5 offers AMD Ryzen 5 processor with Radeon RX560 graphics while high-end options include 8th generation Intel Core i5, Core i5+, Core i7, and Core i7+ processors coupled with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or GTX 1050Ti graphics and Optane memory technology.
Publication: Gadgets Now
Asus announces 2019 peripherals road map for Indiaedit
Part of the Asus Expedition series, the EX-A320M-GAMING is an AMD chipset that supports AMD’s Ryzen family of processors, 7th Generation A series of APUs and Athlon CPUs. It is VR-ready and Aura Sync RGB compatible. Positioned as a budget motherboard, the EX-A320M-GAMING will sell for Rs 5,000.
Publication: Digit, APN News, Asian Age, VAR India, Click IT News, Telecom Live, IT Voice, Tech Power Up
ASUS TUF FX505DY and FX705DY gaming laptops launched in Indiaedit
Powered by AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Radeon GPUs, the new ASUS TUF FX505DY and FX 705DY are officially available across India. While 505DY is 15.6″ variant, the 705DY is a 17″ variant. The FX505DY will be available only on Amazon India, priced at Rs. 59,990. The bigger sibling will be available in offline and online stores for Rs.69,990/-.
Publication: Gadget Detail
Now, game sans consoleedit
Several gaming giants are working on cracking this, as it cuts down hardware costs, and eliminates piracy. Google showed off its numerous data centres the world over equipped with hardware created by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to be able to support the demands of gaming.
Publication: The Hindu – Metro Plus
Partner in news
Acer Nitro 5 (AMD Ryzen 5) long term review: Casual gaming in a tight budgetedit
The base variant of the Acer Nitro 5 offers AMD Ryzen 5 processor with Radeon RX560 graphics while high-end options include 8th generation Intel Core i5, Core i5+, Core i7, and Core i7+ processors coupled with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or GTX 1050Ti graphics and Optane memory technology.
Publication: Gadgets Now
Asus announces 2019 peripherals road map for Indiaedit
Part of the Asus Expedition series, the EX-A320M-GAMING is an AMD chipset that supports AMD’s Ryzen family of processors, 7th Generation A series of APUs and Athlon CPUs. It is VR-ready and Aura Sync RGB compatible. Positioned as a budget motherboard, the EX-A320M-GAMING will sell for Rs 5,000.
Publication: Digit, APN News, Asian Age, VAR India, Click IT News, Telecom Live, IT Voice, Tech Power Up
ASUS TUF FX505DY and FX705DY gaming laptops launched in Indiaedit
Powered by AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Radeon GPUs, the new ASUS TUF FX505DY and FX 705DY are officially available across India. While 505DY is 15.6″ variant, the 705DY is a 17″ variant. The FX505DY will be available only on Amazon India, priced at Rs. 59,990. The bigger sibling will be available in offline and online stores for Rs.69,990/-.
Publication: Gadget Detail
Colour my futureedit
Last week, Apple updated its iMac line with up to 8-core Intel 9th-generation processors for the first time, and powerful Vega graphics options, delivering dramatic increases in both compute and graphics performance. With up to 14.7 million pixels, 1 billion colours, 500 nits of brightness, P3 wide colour gamut and an incredible viewing angle, iMac’s Retina display delivers an immersive front-of-screen experience.
Publication: The Hindu
Industry news
Google Stadia, proceed with extreme cautionedit
Google has teamed up with AMD as they jump head first into gaming with Stadia. Their brand new streaming platform that runs on custom AMD GPU’s in their datacentres to deliver high resolution gameplay to any compatible device — mobile, tablet, smart TV or desktop.
Publication: Deccan Chronicle
Now, game sans consoleedit
Several gaming giants are working on cracking this, as it cuts down hardware costs, and eliminates piracy. Google showed off its numerous data centres the world over equipped with hardware created by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to be able to support the demands of gaming.
Publication: The Hindu – Metro Plus
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