AMD specific news
AMD partner Sapphire reportedly leaks Navi XT and Navi Pro GPUs before launchedit
AMD is set to announce new technologies and products at its Computex 2019 keynote by none other than AMD President and CEO, Dr Lisa Su. While there have been rumours that the company will be announcing new Ryzen CPUs and the highly awaited Radeon Navi graphics cards, an AMD partner may have spilled the beans on the GPUs.
Publication: Tech2
AMD Radeon RX 5700 Revealed, 10% Faster than NVIDIA RTX 2070edit
The RX 5700 is the first Navi GPU, powered by the RDNA macro-architecture and is the world’s first PCIe Gen 4 based GPU which delivers a significant performance improvement over PCIe3 (almost 2x). The RDNA architecture features a new compute unit design along with multi-level cache hierarchy to deliver faster clock speeds at lower power along with a 1.25x higher IPC and 1.5x more performance per watt. The presentation showed the Radeon RX 5700 when placed against NVIDIA’s Turing based GeForce RTX 2070, gave up to 10% more performance.
Publication: Techquila
COMPUTEX 2019: AMD UNVEILS 3RD GEN RYZEN 3000 7NM CPUS WITH 12-CORES, RADEON RX 5700 7NM GRAPHICS CARDSedit
COMPUTEX 2019 kicked-off with the first ever launch keynote given by none other than AMD’s CEO, Dr. Lisa Su. AMD had several major announcements lined up of which we had noticed a few leaks but nothing too concrete. All we knew was that Radeon Navi GPUs and 3rd Gen Ryzen processors would certainly be announced. Here are the announcements in detail.
Publication: Digit
AMD Zen 2 CPUs to Support Official JEDEC 3200 MHz Memory Speedsedit
An AMD-based system’s most important performance pairing lies in the CPU and system RAM, as a million articles written ever since the introduction of AMD’s first generation Ryzen CPUs have shown (remember the races for Samsung B-die based memory?). There are even tools that allow you to eke out the most performance out of your AMD system via fine memory overclocking and timings adjustment, which just goes to show the importance the enthusiast community derives from such tiny details that maximize your AMD Zen-based CPU performance.
Publication: Tech PowerUp
AMD partner Sapphire reportedly leaks Navi XT and Navi Pro GPUs before launchedit
AMD is set to announce new technologies and products at its Computex 2019 keynote by none other than AMD President and CEO, Dr Lisa Su. While there have been rumours that the company will be announcing new Ryzen CPUs and the highly awaited Radeon Navi graphics cards, an AMD partner may have spilled the beans on the GPUs.
Publication: Tech2
6 Core/12 Thread AMD Ryzen 3 3300/X Spotted on Geekbench; 25% Faster than 2nd Gen Ryzen 5 2600edit
There are less than two days left till AMD’s Computex press conference where company CEO, Dr. Lisa Su is expected to announce the hotly anticipated 7nm Zen2 based Ryzen 3000 processors. Both fans, as well as media, have been going mad over the past one month or so over these supercharged chips, that are going to send shockwaves through the CPU market, possibly changing the dynamics just like the 1st Gen Ryzen processors did a few years back.
Publication: Techquila
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 to Have 6 Cores/12 Threads with a Boost Clock of 4.2GHz [RUMOR]edit
So, just nine hours before AMD’s Computex press conference, we’re hearing reports that the recently leaked hex-core Zen 2 chip will actually be the Ryzen 5 3600. According to TUM_APISAK on Twitter, the CPU will be clocked at a base clock of 3.6GHz and a boost of 4.2GHz. This is very likely as an octa-core Ryzen 5 on par with the Intel Core i9 seemed a bit too much. Still, this is once again an unconfirmed rumor, and we’ll know for sure tomorrow.
Publication: Techquila
Re-watch AMD’s Computex Keynote Hereedit
The AMD Computex 2019 Keynote goes live at 10 am Monday, May 27th in Taipei or 7:30 am IST – that’s less than 9 hours away from the most anticipated product launch of this decade!
Publication: Techquila
AMD Computex 2019 CEO Keynote: Live Blogedit
Lisa Su is heading the opening Keynote at the 2019 Computex trade-show in Taipei. Her company is on the inflection point of new product-lines, namely the 3rd generation Ryzen desktop processors, 2nd generation EPYC, and Radeon Navi graphics cards. This post serves as our Live Blog of the event.
Publication: Tech Powerup
WHAT IS COMPUTEX?edit
After teasing the 7-nanometer Zen 2 architecture at CES, AMD is expected to reveal more details about it at Computex. Speculation is also rife that AMD will unveil the AMD Navi 10 graphics card.
Publication: The Asian Age
WHAT IS COMPUTEX?edit
After teasing the 7-nanometer Zen 2 architecture at CES, AMD is expected to reveal more details about it at Computex. Speculation is also rife that AMD will unveil the AMD Navi 10 graphics card.
Publication: Deccan Chronicle
AMD brand mentions
Acer’s latest laptops go all-AMD with Ryzen and Radeon insideedit
Computex remains to be days away however the parade of notebooks has already begun. Past due Wednesday, Acer presented two AMD-powered laptops to its lineup with new variations of the Nitro five gaming pocket book and Swift three ultrabook.
Publication: News R
ViewSonic’s VX2458-C-mhd for Gaming and Entertainment Odysseyedit
ViewSonic VX2458-C-mhd comes with an immersive curved screen and provides a stunning viewing experience. The monitor has been designed with an 1800R curve along with 85% NTSC colour coverage to deliver the perfect balance of comfort and immersion. A high refresh rate of 144Hz brings smooth animations with minimal input lag while AMD FreeSync virtually eliminates screen tearing and stuttering to provide a fluid gaming experience.
Publication: SME Channels
ASUS Teases Collage of Upcoming AMD X570 Motherboardsedit
With AMD expected to launch its 3rd generation Ryzen processor family at the 2019 Computex, the show is expected to have unveilings of several compatible motherboards based on the new AMD X570 chipset. ASUS posted a collage picture that teases its upcoming X570 lineup. This appears to include boards from pretty much all of ASUS’s brands, including the high-end ROG Crosshair, the upper mainstream ROG Strix, the mainstream TUF Gaming, and the sober Prime series.
Publication: Tech PowerUp
ADATA Launches XPG SPECTRIX S40G RGB Gaming SSDedit
The S40G supports the NVMe standard and utilizes the high-speed PCIe Gen3 x4 interface to let users enjoy sustained read/write speeds of up to 3500/3000 MB per second. What’s more, sporting next-generation 3D Flash memory it offers a leap forward in capacity, efficiency, and durability. Also with the M.2 2280 specification, it supports the latest Intel and AMD platforms.
Publication: Tech PowerUp
Acer’s latest laptops go all-AMD with Ryzen and Radeon insideedit
Computex remains to be days away however the parade of notebooks has already begun. Past due Wednesday, Acer presented two AMD-powered laptops to its lineup with new variations of the Nitro five gaming pocket book and Swift three ultrabook. The 15.6-inch Acer Nitro five pairs AMD’s Second-gen Ryzen 7 3750H processor
Publication: News R
Huawei now barred from using SD and microSD cardsedit
Google has suspended Android support for all the smartphones from the company, and Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD have also cut off supplies for the Chinese telecommunication giant.
Publication: Gizbot
Huawei is banned from using SD cards in future devicesedit
Google suspended Android support for the company’s phones and chipmakers Intel, Qualcomm and AMD have cut off supplies to the Chinese tech maker.
Publication: MSN
What is Comptutex?edit
After teasing the 7-nanometer Zen 2 architecture at CES, AMD is expected to reveal more details about it at Computex. Speculation is also rife that AMD will unveil the AMD Navi 10 graphics card
Publication: Asian Age
What Is Computex?edit
After teasing the 7-nanometer Zen 2 architecture at CES, AMD is expected to reveal more details about it at Computex. Speculation is also rife that AMD will unveil the AMD Navi 10 graphics card.
Publication – Deccan Chronicle
Gigabyte Teases World’s First PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD With Speeds up to 5000 MB/s, Other Computex Announcementsedit
GIGABYTE is one of the very few computer tech companies to design workstation grade motherboards that are compatible with NVIDIA’s Quadro graphics cards for professional individuals. At Computex, GIGABYTE also releases the world’s first PCIe 4.0 interface M.2 SSD on the latest AMD platform to provide video editors with 5000 MB/s read/write speeds in low temperatures.
Publication: Tech Powerup
Top 5 laptops available in India under Rs. 35,000edit
The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 sports a 15.6-inch full HD display, a web camera, and full-size keyboard. It comes with 7th-generation Intel Core i3 chipset, 4GB RAM, 2GB AMD Radeon 520 Graphics, 1TB HDD, pre-loaded Windows 10 as well as MS Office Home.
Publication: NewsByte
NVIDIA Files Patent for 3080 Amid Reports of 7nm Navi Based Radeon RX 3080 GPUsedit
The GPU war between AMD and NVIDIA has taken a weird turn, with reports claiming that AMD‘s top-end Radeon Navi graphics card will be called the RX 3080, one-upping the Turing based RTX 2080. It’s nothing sinister, just human psychology- a 3080 is better than a 2080, regardless of how they perform. AMD’s CPU team did the same thing with the X370 chipset to challenge Intel’s Z270 platform, following which the company had to change its naming scheme.
Publication: Techquila
Acer intros Nitro 5 gaming laptop, Swift 3 thin-and-light with 2nd-generation AMD Ryzen processorsedit
Acer Nitro five AMD could have rolled out its second-gen Ryzen processors for desktop PCs final August — and it is already prepping the 3rd era — however it is only lately that its newest CPU era is beginning to seem in new laptops.
Publication: NewsR
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Nvidia teases something ‘Super’ for Computex 2019edit
Nvidia is all set to kick off its Computex press conference on 27 May at Taipei and going by a recent teaser, we have something ‘Super’ to look forward too from the green team.
Publication: PC Mag India
Work hard, put in best efforts and success will follow, says CNR Raoedit
Intel India senior director (strategy and operations) Jitendra Chaddah stressed the importance on job-creating careers rather than job-seeking careers. Over 500 CBSE schools teach data-centric subjects. Student ambassadors would be appointed for AI, and there will be an AI programme for teachers and students, he said.
Publication: The Times of India
Gigabyte Teases World’s First PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD With Speeds up to 5000 MB/s, Other Computex Announcementsedit
GIGABYTE is one of the very few computer tech companies to design workstation grade motherboards that are compatible with NVIDIA’s Quadro graphics cards for professional individuals. At Computex, GIGABYTE also releases the world’s first PCIe 4.0 interface M.2 SSD on the latest AMD platform to provide video editors with 5000 MB/s read/write speeds in low temperatures.
Publication: Tech Powerup
NVIDIA Files Patent for 3080 Amid Reports of 7nm Navi Based Radeon RX 3080 GPUsedit
The GPU war between AMD and NVIDIA has taken a weird turn, with reports claiming that AMD‘s top-end Radeon Navi graphics card will be called the RX 3080, one-upping the Turing based RTX 2080. It’s nothing sinister, just human psychology- a 3080 is better than a 2080, regardless of how they perform. AMD’s CPU team did the same thing with the X370 chipset to challenge Intel’s Z270 platform, following which the company had to change its naming scheme.
Publication: Techquila
MSI GT76 Titan Overview: This Laptop Runs a Desktop i9 9900K, an NVIDIA RTX 2080 and 128GB DDR4 RAMedit
MSI claims that its upcoming GT76 Titan will run the desktop Core i9 9900K at a 5GHz steady OC. The laptop will launch this June for a price $3600. This little beast weighing 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg) rocks the NVIDIA RTX 2080 paired with up to 128 GB of DDR4 2666 RAM. The laptop gives plenty of storage options with 3x 2280 PCIe NVMe Gen3 SSDs and 1x 2.5-inch SATA hard drive.
Publication: Techquila
Intel Showcases Core i9-9900KS: 5 GHz Boost For All 8 Cores, Better Than The Best?edit
Intel already had the world’s best gaming processor in its arsenal in the form of the Core i9-9900K, but now the company has decided to further improve the chip and its result is the new Core i9-9900KS. Intel showed off a 28-core Xeon processor during its keynote last year and that CPU ran all of its cores at 5 GHz. Now, that processor has finally become a reality.
Publication: Techquila
Intel Teases 10nm ‘Ice Lake’ CPUs, Special Edition Core i9edit
In an inversion of the usual Computex order of things—in which Intel typically sets the tone with its major keynote on Tuesday, the trade show’s opening day—AMD is instead in the perceived 2019 Computex driver’s seat. AMD’s CEO and president, Dr. Lisa Su, is slated to head off the Computex trade show with presumptive big news from the world of consumer CPUs as the keynote speaker on Monday morning.
Publication: PC Mag
Google to ARM: List of companies that severed ties with Huawei after US banedit
According to a Bloomberg report, Intel, Qualcomm, Xilinx and Broadcom have all told their respective employees they will not supply Huawei until further notice, according to people familiar with their actions. Xilinx said the company was aware of the Denial Order issued by the US Department of Commerce and is cooperating, Reuters reported.
Publication: The Indian Express
Industry news
TSMC to continue making semiconductors for Huaweiedit
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) – the world’s largest contract chipset maker – has said it would continue delivering critical semiconductors to Huawei Technologies even as chip designer ARM has cut ties with the tech giant.
Publication: India TV
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