May 26, 2022

AMD specific news

AMD Mendocino laptops, AMD Ryzen 7000 series 5nm processors, AMD Socket AM5 platformedit

AMD unveiled the Ryzen 7000 series processors, which are based on the Zen 5 architecture. AMD demonstrated their AMD Socket AM5 platform, which will be used to house the upcoming Ryzen 7000 processors.

Publication: The Gadgets Cafe

AMD Announces Epyc Confidential Computing on Google Cloudedit

Advanced Micro Devices has announced a sensitive virtual machine on Google Cloud with an AMD Epyc processor. The VM is on an existing N2D and C2D VM on Google Cloud. These VMs extend the AMD Epyc processor portfolio for sensitive computing on Google Cloud to deliver the performance of 3rd generation Epyc processors for non-computing VMs.

Publication: Exbulletin

AMD Expands Secret Computing Presence in Google Cloudedit

The main Confidential Computing component provided by AMD EPYC processors is AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV), part of AMD Infinity Guard.

Publication: Genshin Data

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Ryzen 7 4800H Review: Is It Worth Upgrading to the New Ryzen Laptops? (PROACTIVE)edit

The Ryzen 6000 “Rembrandt” family isn’t technically a refresh. You get a brand new graphics architecture, faster DDR5 memory, and higher clocked CPU cores courtesy of TSMC’s N6 node. The Radeon 680M is the main highlight, offering comparable performance to the RTX 3050/2050. The CPU, although only marginally faster than its predecessor, is incredibly power efficient with a highly responsive power profile.

Publication : Hardware Times

AMD Zen 4 flagship CPU looks a major threat to Intel with 5.5GHz boost out of the boxedit

AMDs Zen 4 flagship CPU, the 16core model that’ll likely turn out to be the Ryzen 9 7950X, will be capable of hitting 5.5GHz boost speeds by default, with no overclocking needed.

Publication: Tech Radar

AMD Announces Epyc Confidential Computing on Google Cloudedit

Advanced Micro Devices has announced a sensitive virtual machine on Google Cloud with an AMD Epyc processor. The VM is on an existing N2D and C2D VM on Google Cloud. These VMs extend the AMD Epyc processor portfolio for sensitive computing on Google Cloud to deliver the performance of 3rd generation Epyc processors for non-computing VMs

Publication: Exbulletin

AMD brand mentions

LG has a new 48inch OLED gaming monitor, and one with DisplayHDR 1000edit

Because it’s a gaming monitor, of course it also comes with a 120Hz standard refresh rate, though you can overclock it up to 138Hz, too. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is Nvidia GSync Compatible. One of the big benefits of OLED panels is that they have very fast response times of 0.1ms, making it ideal for games where splitsecond reactions are important.

Publication: Gaming Sym

Earnings Outlook: Nvidias data-center sales likely to eclipse gaming that might not be a good thingedit

So far, earnings season has shown strong gains for server chips. Intel Corp. INTC, 0.22% doubled down on its fullyear outlook as data-center revenue improved 22% to $ 6 billion, and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD, 0.18% posted its first $ 5 billion plus quarter and guided for its first $ 6 billion plus period.

Publication: Stocks Market

The Next $1 Trillion US Tech Stock Is Far Away From Exclusive Clubedit

This earnings season, Wall Street has been rewarding companies that provide clear guidance on how they’ll handle slowing economic growth, supply chain issues and inflationary pressures, while punishing the rest. Earlier this month, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. gained after giving a strong sales forecast for the current quarter.

Publication: The Economic Times

Efforts to Diversify Semiconductor Supply Chain Gather Paceedit

The legislation to this effect, which is broadly supported by the chip industry, would also facilitate funding for new chip fab units. This would help the companies that build them and fabless companies such as AMD, Nvidia and Qualcomm, which rely on contractors to manufacture their products.

Publication: Cellit

Competition in news

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Rumored to Have Better Power Efficiency Than any other existing Qualcomm SoCsedit

Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is expected to arrive towards the end of the year, and while that is a long time to wait, one source claims that the SoC shows promise, at least in terms of efficiency. This improvement could be due to the San Diego semiconductor firm switching foundries completely.

Publication: Techno Sports

Microsoft Build 2022 announces Project Volterra, a stackable miniPC with AI in its mindedit

Microsoft announced Project Volterra, a device powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, at the three day (May 2426) annual Build 2022 conference. Project Volterra will enable developers to explore AI scenarios with the help of Qualcomm’s new Neural Processing SDK for Windows toolkit

Publication: CNBC TV18

Nvidia forecasts decline in video gaming market, shares drop by 7%edit

Chip designer Nvidia Corp forecast its sales of video game chips would decline in the current quarter and startled some analysts by laying out new supply chain issues resulting from Chinas COVID19 lockdowns.

Publication: CNBC TV18

Davos gathering overshadowed by global economic worriesedit

As we run our business, we think a correction is now well underway in the global economy, Pat Gelsinger, CEO of chipmaker Intel, said on the sidelines of the meeting. Gelsinger said the semiconductor industry is still grappling with supply chain issues, including a slowdown in deliveries of the advanced equipment used to manufacture computer chips.

Publication: The New Indian Express

Nvidia to release its Arm CPUs and Hopper GPUs in Q1 of 2023edit

Nvidia already offers CGX, OVX, and HGX systems with Intel and AMD x86 CPUs, and the firm says it will continue to offer those servers and build additional editions with Intel and AMD chips. But it doesnt imply Nvidia will hold back on performance.

Publication: Techno Sports

LG has a new 48inch OLED gaming monitor, and one with DisplayHDR 1000edit

Because it’s a gaming monitor, of course it also comes with a 120Hz standard refresh rate, though you can overclock it up to 138Hz, too. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is Nvidia GSync Compatible. One of the big benefits of OLED panels is that they have very fast response times of 0.1ms, making it ideal for games where splitsecond reactions are important.

Publication: Gaming Sym

Earnings Outlook: Nvidias data-center sales likely to eclipse gaming that might not be a good thingedit

So far, earnings season has shown strong gains for server chips. Intel Corp. INTC, 0.22% doubled down on its fullyear outlook as data-center revenue improved 22% to $ 6 billion, and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD, 0.18% posted its first $ 5 billion plus quarter and guided for its first $ 6 billion plus period.

Publication: Stocks Market

Chip Off the New Blockedit

In September 2021, Modi met leaders of semiconductor manufacturers, including Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon, in the backdrop of the first in-person Quad summit in Washington. For most of 2020 and 2021, India was reeling from a chip shortage crisis.

Publication: The Economic Times

Partner in news

AMD Announces Epyc Confidential Computing on Google Cloudedit

Advanced Micro Devices has announced a sensitive virtual machine on Google Cloud with an AMD Epyc processor. The VM is on an existing N2D and C2D VM on Google Cloud. These VMs extend the AMD Epyc processor portfolio for sensitive computing on Google Cloud to deliver the performance of 3rd generation Epyc processors for non-computing VMs.

Publication: Exbulletin

Huawei unveils MateBook 16s, D16, 14 2022, and D14 2022 laptops along with Mate View SE Monitoredit

The MateView SE runs at 75Hz and supports AMD FreeSync. The monitor can be fully vertical, tilt and swivel up to 18 degrees, and move up and down by 110mm. Theres one HDMI, one Display Port, and a power connector; unfortunately, theres no USBC.

Publication: Techno Sports

Sony to ramp up PS5 manufacturing as shortages easeedit

With supply chain snarls resolving, Sony Group Corps gaming head said on May 26 that the tech conglomerate aimed to push up manufacturing of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console.

Publication: Live Mint

Industry news

HARMAN Joins the Global Semiconductor Allianceedit

Through this alliance we plan to share our thought leadership on our expertise in modernizing semiconductor space using our smart product engineering, silicon, embedded technology, and data analytic solutions, said David Owens, Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation Solutions at HARMAN.

Publication: Times Now News

Govt sets up panel to regulate online gamingedit

The government has set up a committee to regulate online gaming and to identify a ministry to oversee it, according to documents HT has examined. The panel will include the chief executive officer of government think tank NITI Aayog and secretaries of the ministries of home, sports and youth affairs, information and broadcasting, electronics and information technology, etc.

Publication: Hindustan Times

GoMs proposal of 28% GST: Black market will thrive, FDI will be hit, says gaming industryedit

A higher tax slab for online gaming will not only lead to proliferation of a parallel black market but also act as a major barrier when it comes to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), say industry experts.

Publication: The Financial Express

Davos gathering overshadowed by global economic worriesedit

As we run our business, we think a correction is now well underway in the global economy, Pat Gelsinger, CEO of chipmaker Intel, said on the sidelines of the meeting. Gelsinger said the semiconductor industry is still grappling with supply chain issues, including a slowdown in deliveries of the advanced equipment used to manufacture computer chips.

Publication: The New Indian Express

Chip, supply issues cost BEL Rs.2,200 cr.’edit

Bharat Electronics Ltd. lost business to the tune of Rs 2,200 crore during fiscal 2021-22 following chip shortages and disruptions in the global supply chain, a top official said.

Publication: The Hindu

Chip Off the New Blockedit

In September 2021, Modi met leaders of semiconductor manufacturers, including Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon, in the backdrop of the first in-person Quad summit in Washington. For most of 2020 and 2021, India was reeling from a chip shortage crisis.

Publication: The Economic Times

The Next $1 Trillion US Tech Stock Is Far Away From Exclusive Clubedit

This earnings season, Wall Street has been rewarding companies that provide clear guidance on how they’ll handle slowing economic growth, supply chain issues and inflationary pressures, while punishing the rest. Earlier this month, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. gained after giving a strong sales forecast for the current quarter.

Publication: The Economic Times

Efforts to Diversify Semiconductor Supply Chain Gather Paceedit

The legislation to this effect, which is broadly supported by the chip industry, would also facilitate funding for new chip fab units. This would help the companies that build them and fabless companies such as AMD, Nvidia and Qualcomm, which rely on contractors to manufacture their products.

Publication: Cellit

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