AMD specific news
AMD will release the first non-overclockable processor in years? The unique Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU is currently out of statusedit
Unique Processor Ryzen 7 5800X3Dwhich will go on sale at the end of April for $450, does not appear to support overclocking.
Publication: Digit News
AMD fixes the stuttering issue on Ryzen systems caused by firmware-TPMedit
AMD has discovered the root of an fTPM-induced system stuttering issue on Ryzen systems and has given a BIOS repair to motherboard manufacturers. The BIOS updates, on the other hand, will take some time to reach the market, with the first one arriving in May 2022. Meanwhile, AMD recommends utilising a ‘workaround’ that uses a discrete TPM key instead of the processor’s built-in version. Notably, not all systems, particularly laptops, support this.
Publication: TechnoSports
AMD brand mentions
Nvidia RTX 40series and RTX 30series will share the same market in futureedit
Nvidia has been selling cards from multiple generations side by side for quite some time in this manner. Its not uncommon for a chipmaker to keep making outdated silicon. Intel and AMD, for example, on the CPU side, frequently produce processors that are many generations old.
Publication: TechnoSports
AMD Radeon™ PRO W6600X GPU for Mac Pro Unleashes New Creative Possibilities for Design and Content Creation Professionals (PROACTIVE)edit
New AMD GPU is built on high-performance, energy-efficient AMD RDNA 2 architecture, and features AMD Infinity Cache and other advanced technologies to power professional workloads.
Publication: IT News Online
AMD announces new US$700 Radeon Pro W6600X MPX GPU for Mac Pro (PROACTIVE)edit
AMD has announced a new mid-range workstation MPX GPU for the Mac Pro. The new AMD Radeon Pro W6600X offers 32 CUs, 8 GB GDDR6 128-bit memory and up to 9.8 TF peak FP32 performance. Buyers configuring the Mac Pro can now opt for the Radeon Pro W6600X MPX card for US$700.
Publication: Notebook Check
Explained: Why Apple’s Mac Studio PC with M1 Ultra chip puts Cupertino giant in a league of its ownedit
This approach is nothing new. AMD has implemented the same technique in Ryzen Threadripper chips in the past. But fusing dies together can result in inefficiencies. To address this issue, Apple is using a technique called UltraFusion for scaling up processing performance, which doesn’t have the same trade-offs by connecting two chips up to a motherboard.
Publication: The Indian Express
Apple M1 Ultra to worry Intel, and there’s nothing understated about Mac Studioedit
Succeeded by its more powerful siblings later, there are still many Intel and AMD chips that struggle to match that sort of performance. According to Apple’s calculations, the M1 Ultra is 8 times more powerful than the M1 chip.
Publication: Hindustan Times
Elevate Business Productivity with AMD EPYC Processorsedit
AMD EPYC processors, the world’s highest performing x86 server CPU1, are designed to meet the growing demand from HPC, cloud and enterprise customers who are looking for high-performance, cost-effective solutions with optimal TCO. The EPYC processors are also enabling customers to run some of their most demanding and intense workloads with ease, helping them design their products or solve complex IT challenges, faster.
Publication: CRN
New AMD Radeon PRO W6600X GPUs now available for Mac Pro (PROACTIVE)edit
While Apple launched its new Mac Studio with its own CPU and GPU combo i.e. with M1 Max and M1 Ultra, the next day, it has partnered with AMD to make a new GPU option available to the Mac Pro. The new GPU option that Mac Pro buyers can configure with is the RDNA2 based Radeon PRO W6600X.
Publication: TechnoSports
Competition in news
Nvidia RTX 40series and RTX 30series will share the same market in futureedit
Nvidia has been selling cards from multiple generations side by side for quite some time in this manner. Its not uncommon for a chipmaker to keep making outdated silicon. Intel and AMD, for example, on the CPU side, frequently produce processors that are many generations old.
Publication: TechnoSports
Telcos, Tech Players Spar over Fibre for Data Centresedit
Having “insurmountable barriers to entry” will also affect the welfare of consumers, said the BIF, which counts Amazon, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, Facebook-owner Meta, Qualcomm and Intel among its members.
Publication: The Economic Times
Explained: How The Shortage Of Semiconductor Chips Is Going To Affect Usedit
According to a report published in Outlook India, several companies, namely, Intel, Samsung and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have announced new chip fabrication plants but the process itself takes years to be completed.
Publication: IndiaTimes
Telcos to opt for hybrid model for 5G network rolloutedit
Telecom operators are looking at rolling out their 5G networks through a hybrid model, with equipment sourced from both vendors like Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung as well as players in the emerging area called open RAN. Mavenir, Cisco, TCS, Intel etc operate in the open RAN segment, which is a system integrator model. Operators feel that the use of open or virtualised radio networks (RAN) reduces costs and enhances productivity.
Publication: The Financial Express
Shobha Gasti and Nivruti Rai from Karnataka honoured by the Presidentedit
Shobha Gasti from Belagavi and Nivruti Rai from Bengaluru were among the 29 others who were awarded the Nari Shakti Puruskar on the occasion of International Women’s Day in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the empowerment of women.
Publication: Hindustan Times
Who is Nivruti Rai? All you need to know about the Nari Shakti Puraskar winneredit
A mother of two and a designer at heart, she left the youth to believe in the power of technology and reskilling. Phenomenal in her career and vision, she is a stellar figure and an inspiration for all who dream big. Meet Nivruti Rati – recipient of Nari Shakti Purushkar:
Publication: Hindustan Times
Explained: Why Apple’s Mac Studio PC with M1 Ultra chip puts Cupertino giant in a league of its ownedit
This approach is nothing new. AMD has implemented the same technique in Ryzen Threadripper chips in the past. But fusing dies together can result in inefficiencies. To address this issue, Apple is using a technique called UltraFusion for scaling up processing performance, which doesn’t have the same trade-offs by connecting two chips up to a motherboard.
Publication: The Indian Express
Apple discontinues Intel-powered 27-inch iMacedit
This iMac was one of the few Macs that were still powered by the Intel chipset, while the others are now powered by Apple’s in-house silicon chips. This move makes sense because there was no other option than the said iMac if a buyer wanted to purchase a large but affordable desktop. Notably, the 24-inch iMac is now the only all-in-one desktop computer by Apple in the market.
Publication: BGR
Apple M1 Ultra to worry Intel, and there’s nothing understated about Mac Studioedit
Succeeded by its more powerful siblings later, there are still many Intel and AMD chips that struggle to match that sort of performance. According to Apple’s calculations, the M1 Ultra is 8 times more powerful than the M1 chip.
Publication: Hindustan Times
Nari Shakti: Salute to the real ‘hero’ of the country, who made a mark with her workedit
Nivruti Rai is the country head of Intel India. Nivruti has designed a semiconductor chip, which consumes very little energy. Along with this, he has also developed New Rural Connectivity Solution. Through which internet can be reached in villages through electric wires.
Publication: The Quint
Partner in news
AMD Radeon™ PRO W6600X GPU for Mac Pro Unleashes New Creative Possibilities for Design and Content Creation Professionals (PROACTIVE)edit
New AMD GPU is built on high-performance, energy-efficient AMD RDNA 2 architecture, and features AMD Infinity Cache and other advanced technologies to power professional workloads.
Publication: IT News Online
AMD announces new US$700 Radeon Pro W6600X MPX GPU for Mac Pro (PROACTIVE)edit
AMD has announced a new mid-range workstation MPX GPU for the Mac Pro. The new AMD Radeon Pro W6600X offers 32 CUs, 8 GB GDDR6 128-bit memory and up to 9.8 TF peak FP32 performance. Buyers configuring the Mac Pro can now opt for the Radeon Pro W6600X MPX card for US$700.
Publication: Notebook Check
Explained: Why Apple’s Mac Studio PC with M1 Ultra chip puts Cupertino giant in a league of its ownedit
This approach is nothing new. AMD has implemented the same technique in Ryzen Threadripper chips in the past. But fusing dies together can result in inefficiencies. To address this issue, Apple is using a technique called UltraFusion for scaling up processing performance, which doesn’t have the same trade-offs by connecting two chips up to a motherboard.
Publication: The Indian Express
Apple discontinues Intel-powered 27-inch iMacedit
This iMac was one of the few Macs that were still powered by the Intel chipset, while the others are now powered by Apple’s in-house silicon chips. This move makes sense because there was no other option than the said iMac if a buyer wanted to purchase a large but affordable desktop. Notably, the 24-inch iMac is now the only all-in-one desktop computer by Apple in the market.
Publication: BGR
Apple M1 Ultra to worry Intel, and there’s nothing understated about Mac Studioedit
Succeeded by its more powerful siblings later, there are still many Intel and AMD chips that struggle to match that sort of performance. According to Apple’s calculations, the M1 Ultra is 8 times more powerful than the M1 chip.
Publication: Hindustan Times
Industry news
Telcos, Tech Players Spar over Fibre for Data Centresedit
Having “insurmountable barriers to entry” will also affect the welfare of consumers, said the BIF, which counts Amazon, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, Facebook-owner Meta, Qualcomm and Intel among its members.
Publication: The Economic Times
Explained: How The Shortage Of Semiconductor Chips Is Going To Affect Usedit
According to a report published in Outlook India, several companies, namely, Intel, Samsung and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have announced new chip fabrication plants but the process itself takes years to be completed.
Publication: IndiaTimes
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