AMD specific news
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G Pictured and De-liddededit
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is an upcoming processor featuring integrated graphics, forming the tail-end of the company’s 3rd generation Ryzen desktop processor family. A Chinese PC enthusiast with access to an early sample pictured and de-lidded the processor. We know from older posts that while the “Matisse” MCM will form the bulk of AMD’s 3rd gen Ryzen lineup, with core counts ranging all the way from 6 to 12, and possibly 16 later, the APU lineup is rumored to be based on older “Zen+” architecture.
Publication: Tech Power Up
AMD Vega 64 Beats NVIDIA RTX 2080 In World War Z Performanceedit
When the Vulkan API was announced, it was heralded as a game changer, especially for AMD. And we did see the red team get a huge boost from Vulkan in the DOOM benchmarks. But since then, we haven’t really heard a lot about it, apart from a few instances here and there. Well, that’s about to change, thanks to a horde of zombies.
Publication: Gaming Monk
AMD RX Vega 64 Outperforms NVIDIA RTX 2080edit
AMD RX Vega 64 LC and Radeon VII, have managed to defeat Nvidia’s top-end GeForce RTX hardware, the RTX 2080 and RTX 2080 Ti, in a World War Z GPU benchmark.
Publication: The Indian Wire
AMD to introduce Ray Tracing while Nvidia incorporates FreeSyncedit
As AMD’s CES 2019 press conference wrapped up a few days ago, CEO Lisa Su engaged with the press in a Q&A session published by PC World, where she talked about the company’s future plans for Ray Tracing.
Publication: TechQuila
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G ‘Picasso’ APU Spotted Onlineedit
We already know that AMD is working on range of Ryzen 3000 processors, which it plans to reveal around Computex next month. But thanks to another leak, we have our eyes on one of the upcoming Ryzen 3 APUs, the 3200G.
Publication: Gaming Monk
AMD Expands Embedded Product Family with New Ryzen Embedded R1000 (PROACTIVE)edit
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 SoC provides a new class of performance for the embedded industry with 3X performance per watt vs. previous AMD R-Series SoC and 4X performance per dollar compared to the competition.
Publication: SME Channels
AMD brand mentions
Best Buy is discounting the Asus Vivobook and HP Envy 2-in-1 laptops by up to $150 for a limited timeedit
Next up is the HP Envy 2-in-1, which is slightly more affordable than the Asus laptop. The Envy 2-in-1 comes with a larger 15.6-inch Full HD screen, along with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and an AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics card.
Publication: Business Insider India
GIGABYTE Unveils AMD-50 Commemorative Aorus X470 Gaming 7 WiFiedit
GIGABYTE unveiled a special commemorative package of its flagship socket AM4 motherboard, the Aorus X470 Gaming 7 WiFi. Much like the Ryzen 7 2700X AMD-50 Edition processor, this GIGABYTE motherboard is a minor variation of the original it’s based on, with a handful cosmetic changes.
Publication: Tech Power Up
PS5 Price to Be $399, Specifications Include AMD Ryzen 3600G CPU: Analystedit
While Sony is yet to confirm the PS5 price, it appears the successor to the PS4 may be cheaper than originally anticipated. Due to the presence of relatively advanced features such as a solid state drive, which have been the domain of PCs outside of the PS3 Super Slim (12GB SSD) and the Xbox One Elite (1TB hybrid drive), it’s been widely speculated that the PS5 price would be on the higher side. However one analyst believes the PS5 may cost just as much as the PS4.
Publication: Gadgets360
Next-Gen Xbox Anaconda Might be More Powerful than Sony’s PS5edit
Right now, it’s just speculation and rumors. AMD is slated to reveal its Ryzen 3000 CPUs and Navi GPUs in the coming months, so things ought to get more transparent soon enough. We’ll keep you updated on this. Cheers!
Publication: TechQuila
HyperX Releases High Speed Additions to Predator DDR4 Memory Lineupedit
HyperX Predator DDR4 delivers fast frequencies and low latencies with speeds up to 4600MHz with latencies from CL12-CL19. The Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) allows users to overclock memory beyond standard industry specifications. HyperX memory modules pass a rigorous XMP certification test procedure to be certified. Intel XMP ready and certified profiles are optimized for Intel’s latest chipsets and are compatible with many of AMD’s latest chipsets.
Publication: Tech Power Up
CPU Comparison: X86 vs ARM — Will Intel i9 9900K Stay Atop?edit
The X86 CPUs like Intel and AMD use a mix of RISC/CISC hybrids while ARM CPUs utilize RISC to conserve power and offer better battery life.
Publication: Fossbytes
Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: A Beast When it Comes to Looks and Performanceedit
The AMD version of the Helios 500 is a power packed gaming notebook that doesn’t compromise on performance. And to add that gaming oomph, Acer has given it a striking look, though the monstrous design kills the factor of portability. This one, is a really good alternative to the Alienware 17.
Publication: News18
PC harnesses deep learning for protectionedit
For business users looking for more power, HP has updated its ZBook mobile workstation models with some hardware refinements as well, including new 8th generation Intel Core vPro processors and the option to add AMD Radeon 4GB graphics cards. The laptops are also upgraded to support Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi G for better wireless connectivity
Publication: The Economic Times
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Every day’s Earth Day at these Bengaluru cos: Intel recycles 100% of waste water; Cisco turns to solar poweredit
Bengaluru’s appetite for power and water is insatiable. The city consumes a third (42 million units) of the power consumed in Karnataka (140 million units a day), and 900 million litres of water a day, although the demand is for 1.3 billion litres. Despite doomsday predictions that the city will run out of water sooner than later, the technology capital is only taking baby steps in implementing rainwater harvesting.
Publication: The Economic Times
Partner in news
Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: A Beast When it Comes to Looks and Performanceedit
The AMD version of the Helios 500 is a power packed gaming notebook that doesn’t compromise on performance. And to add that gaming oomph, Acer has given it a striking look, though the monstrous design kills the factor of portability. This one, is a really good alternative to the Alienware 17.
Publication: News18
PC harnesses deep learning for protectionedit
For business users looking for more power, HP has updated its ZBook mobile workstation models with some hardware refinements as well, including new 8th generation Intel Core vPro processors and the option to add AMD Radeon 4GB graphics cards. The laptops are also upgraded to support Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi G for better wireless connectivity
Publication: The Economic Times
Industry news
TSMC upbeat on chip outlook after Apple-Qualcomm settlementedit
Taiwan’s TSMC struck an upbeat note about the outlook for the depressed global chip market, betting that a rollout of the faster 5G mobile network would buoy demand, even as it posted its steepest quarterly profit drop in more than seven years.
Publication: Telecom Live
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