AMD specific news
No, Big Navi (Radeon RX 5950XT) Won’t Have 24GB HBM2E Memory and 5,120 Coresedit
Recently a rumor has been going around on the web suggesting that Big Navi based on the RDNA 2 architecture will have 24GB HBM2E memory and 5,120 shaders. I hate to say it but the leaked configuration is fake. It’s just not possible. Before I begin, let’s recall what happened the last time AMD tired to use HBM is its graphics cards. It didn’t work. There was a global shortage of units and the BOM was too high to make a decent profit out of them. Now, here’s the leaked image that was shared on Twitter:
Publication: Hardware Times
Unveiling all new family of Compact AMD Ryzen Embedded Processor based motherboardsedit
SAPPHIRE Technology builds on the reputation and strength of its embedded systems business division by announcing a new series of embedded motherboards with a compact footprint that deliver improved levels of performance, features and stability to customers. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen Embedded Processor which feature the AMD Radeon “Vega” graphics combined with the high-performance “Zen” CPU, the BP-FP5 and NP-FP5 embedded platforms provide a stable balance of low power consumption and optimized performance for the embedded markets.
Publication: ELE Times
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Microsoft unveils Xbox Series X technical details; Powered by AMD’s Zen 2 and RDNA 2 with 12 TFLOPS of poweredit
A generally quiet Monday for tech was turned on its back with Microsoft unveiling a host of technical details and design goals for their upcoming console, the Xbox Series X. The Series X, which forms part of the ninth generation of consoles alongside Sony’s under-wraps PlayStation 5, was earlier announced by Microsoft during The Game Awards, is being given a serious amount of power, in line with Phil Spencer’s goal of being “twice as fast” as the Xbox One X.
Publication: Deccan Herald
Honor 9X Pro, new Honor MagicBook Series announced: Here’s everything you need to knowedit
The laptops have power buttons that double as fingerprint scanners and webcams that are recessed into their keyboards. They both run AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processors paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage.
Publication: India TV News
Intel Launches new processor, 5G base stationedit
Intel Corp on Monday launched new microprocessors, including a second generation Xeon processor for data centers and a 10nm chip for wireless 5G base stations. Demand from cloud computing companies have boosted sales of server chips, leading to strong results from Intel and its rival AMD Corp. Intel’s Xeon chips have dominated the market for server chips, but AMD has been gaining ground since its reentry into the business three years ago with rival EPYC processors that earned positive reviews here.
Publication: The Asian Age
XBOX Series X Specs Revealededit
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Series X will not only have more graphics power and a solid-state drive for faster loading but will also be backward compatible with all the previous generations of Xbox games, Xbox boss Phil Spencer said in a blog post. The console is set for release later this year. Powering the Xbox Series X is a custom processor using RDNA 2 and Zen 2 architectures from AMD.
Publication: The Asian Age
Competition in news
Apple ARM-Based Macs To Hit Markets Early Next Yearedit
Apple might launch its first ARM-based Mac without an Intel chipset early next year. At least that’s what the reputed KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes. He believes that the company will drop the new Mac in the next 12 to 18 months. According to the 9to5Mac report, the new Mac will pack an in-house chipset instead of outsourcing it from Intel. Kuo predicted a similar situation two years ago when there were reports floating that said that Apple could ditch Intel CPUs and build its own line of processors based on ARM architecture.
Publication: Gizbot
Partner in news
Microsoft unveils Xbox Series X technical details; Powered by AMD’s Zen 2 and RDNA 2 with 12 TFLOPS of poweredit
A generally quiet Monday for tech was turned on its back with Microsoft unveiling a host of technical details and design goals for their upcoming console, the Xbox Series X. The Series X, which forms part of the ninth generation of consoles alongside Sony’s under-wraps PlayStation 5, was earlier announced by Microsoft during The Game Awards, is being given a serious amount of power, in line with Phil Spencer’s goal of being “twice as fast” as the Xbox One X.
Publication: Deccan Herald
Honor 9X Pro, new Honor MagicBook Series announced: Here’s everything you need to knowedit
The laptops have power buttons that double as fingerprint scanners and webcams that are recessed into their keyboards. They both run AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processors paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage.
Publication: India TV News
Apple may make its own processors for these devicesedit
For the longest time now, Apple has relied on other companies to make processors that power its devices. Be it the iPhone, iPad or MacBook, the processor chipsets are supplied by other companies like TSMC and Intel. Now, a new report suggests that future MacBooks may be powered by Apple’s very own processors.
Publication: The Times of India
Dell focuses on data-first approachedit
Dell Technologies recently announced a host of advancements and new options that allow organizations to benefit from Dell Technologies Cloud for both– traditional applications and cloud-native environments. More than half of organizations formulating hybrid cloud strategies have cited seamless compatibility with their on-premises infrastructure as the most important consideration, according to new research from analyst firm ESG.
Publication: Data Quest
XBOX Series X Specs Revealededit
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Series X will not only have more graphics power and a solid-state drive for faster loading but will also be backward compatible with all the previous generations of Xbox games, Xbox boss Phil Spencer said in a blog post. The console is set for release later this year. Powering the Xbox Series X is a custom processor using RDNA 2 and Zen 2 architectures from AMD.
Publication: The Asian Age
Industry news
Digital gaming: The gold mine young businesses are tapping into as millennials drive huge demandedit
The increasing use of smartphones and digital technologies in India is leading people to adapt to online gaming as a passion, hobby, time pass and for some a serious profession. Just in India, there are about 500 million internet users, which is about 35 per cent of the population. We stand second only to China in this regard.
Publication: Financial Express
Honor 9X Pro, new Honor MagicBook Series announced: Here’s everything you need to knowedit
The laptops have power buttons that double as fingerprint scanners and webcams that are recessed into their keyboards. They both run AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processors paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage.
Publication: India TV News
Apple may make its own processors for these devicesedit
For the longest time now, Apple has relied on other companies to make processors that power its devices. Be it the iPhone, iPad or MacBook, the processor chipsets are supplied by other companies like TSMC and Intel. Now, a new report suggests that future MacBooks may be powered by Apple’s very own processors.
Publication: The Times of India
Apple ARM-Based Macs To Hit Markets Early Next Yearedit
Apple might launch its first ARM-based Mac without an Intel chipset early next year. At least that’s what the reputed KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes. He believes that the company will drop the new Mac in the next 12 to 18 months. According to the 9to5Mac report, the new Mac will pack an in-house chipset instead of outsourcing it from Intel. Kuo predicted a similar situation two years ago when there were reports floating that said that Apple could ditch Intel CPUs and build its own line of processors based on ARM architecture.
Publication: Gizbot
Intel Launches new processor, 5G base stationedit
Intel Corp on Monday launched new microprocessors, including a second generation Xeon processor for data centers and a 10nm chip for wireless 5G base stations. Demand from cloud computing companies have boosted sales of server chips, leading to strong results from Intel and its rival AMD Corp. Intel’s Xeon chips have dominated the market for server chips, but AMD has been gaining ground since its reentry into the business three years ago with rival EPYC processors that earned positive reviews here.
Publication: The Asian Age
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