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AMD announced the launch of the Ryzen 6000 Series processors, showcasing significant performance boosts. The new processors offer up to 11% better single-threaded performance and 28% more multi-threaded performance compared to the Ryzen 5000 Series. Additionally, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D features groundbreaking 3D V-Cache technology for superior gaming. Built using TSMC's 6nm process technology, these processors promise enhanced efficiency and graphics capabilities, delivering up to 2x graphics performance. The initial laptops featuring these processors are set to launch in February 2022.

AMD has announced significant upgrades to its Radeon RX 6000M and RX 6000S mobile graphics series, offering up to 20% enhanced performance. The new RX 6500 XT desktop graphics card, priced from $199, aims to provide improved 1080p gaming access. AMD's new Software: Adrenalin Edition will introduce driver-based upscaling technology, enhancing gaming performance across multiple titles.

The upcoming products leverage the RDNA 2 architecture and will support Windows 11 and DirectX 12 Ultimate, positioning AMD favorably in the competitive gaming hardware market.

AMD announced over 30 new products, including the Ryzen 6000 Series processors and Radeon RX 6000 Series GPUs, at its 2022 Product Premiere. The Ryzen 6000 Series, built on 6nm architecture, enhances performance for notebooks with integrated graphics. The company expects more than 200 premium AMD-powered laptops to launch in 2022. The new Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processor aims to deliver superior gaming performance. AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7000 Series processors are set for a second-half 2022 launch, promising advanced technology with 5nm architecture.

AMD and Xilinx have announced progress on regulatory approvals for AMD's acquisition of Xilinx. Initially expected to close by the end of 2021, the transaction is now anticipated to finalize in Q1 2022. Ongoing discussions with regulators are described as productive, and both companies are optimistic about the benefits of the merger, which is aimed at creating a leader in high-performance and adaptive computing.

AMD will host its 2022 Product Premiere on January 4, 2022, at 10 a.m. EST, led by President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su. The event will showcase innovations in AMD Ryzen™ processors and AMD Radeon™ graphics. The livestream will be publicly accessible on AMD.com and will feature replays after the event. For more updates, follow AMD on Twitter and LinkedIn.

AMD has announced the general availability of Amazon EC2 M6a instances powered by 3rd Gen AMD EPYC processors. These instances offer up to 35% better price performance compared to the previous M5a instances and a 10% lower cost than similar x86-based instances. The M6a instances support various workloads and come in ten sizes, offering enhanced scalability and networking capabilities. Available in multiple regions, they represent a significant advancement in cloud computing performance, reflecting AMD's momentum in the industry.

AMD's Growth in Supercomputing

AMD showcased its expanding role in the high-performance computing (HPC) sector at the Supercomputing Conference 2021, marked by a 3.5x year-over-year increase in AMD-powered supercomputers, now totaling 73. Notably, 17 of these supercomputers utilize the latest AMD EPYC 7003 series processors. AMD's innovations were recognized with ten HPCwire awards, including Best HPC Server Product. The ongoing deployments of major supercomputers, like Oak Ridge's 'Frontier,' further underline AMD's leadership in advanced computing solutions.

AMD announced that IBM Cloud has adopted its 3rd Gen EPYC processors to enhance its bare metal service offerings. The new servers feature 128 CPU cores, up to 4TB of memory, and 10 NVMe drives, delivering high-performance dual-socket capabilities. IBM Cloud's VP, Suresh Gopalakrishnan, highlighted the processors' ability to meet the growing demands for processing power. Additionally, these servers cater to compute-intensive workloads, including MMO gaming, ensuring low latency and high reliability. The EPYC 7763 processors are now available through IBM Cloud.

AMD announced the launch of its new Instinct™ MI200 series accelerators, recognized as the fastest for HPC and AI workloads, during its Accelerated Data Center Premiere on November 8, 2021. The company also previewed the 3rd Gen AMD EPYC™ processors featuring AMD 3D V-Cache, enhancing performance for cloud and enterprise applications. Notably, Meta has adopted AMD EPYC CPUs for its infrastructure. The upcoming Genoa and Bergamo processors, powered by 'Zen 4' cores, are set to launch in 2022 and 2023, respectively, promising significant performance advancements.