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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) (Nasdaq: AMD) is frequently in the news for developments in high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, client processors, embedded products and strategic partnerships. Company press releases describe AMD as driving innovation in high-performance and AI computing, with technology that powers billions of experiences across cloud and AI infrastructure, embedded systems, AI PCs and gaming. The AMD news flow reflects this broad scope, ranging from announcements of new AI GPUs and CPUs to collaborations with major technology and cloud partners.
Visitors to this AMD news page can expect updates on AI data center platforms such as AMD Instinct accelerator GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs, AMD Pensando networking and the ROCm open software stack, including rack-scale architectures like the Helios platform. News items also cover client and gaming products, including Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors for Copilot+ PCs, Ryzen AI Max+ processors for ultra-thin systems, and gaming-focused desktop CPUs and Radeon graphics technologies.
AMD’s news releases frequently highlight ecosystem collaborations and large deployments. Examples include work with Tata Consultancy Services to co-develop industry-specific AI and generative AI solutions, with HPE and Eviden to power supercomputers such as Herder and Alice Recoque, with Vultr to expand AI supercluster capacity using AMD Instinct GPUs, and with partners like Zyphra, Cisco and HUMAIN on AI infrastructure and large-scale model training. Regulatory and financial updates, such as earnings announcement dates and Form 8-K disclosures, also appear in AMD’s communications.
By following AMD-related news, investors and observers can track how the company’s CPUs, GPUs, embedded processors and software platforms are being adopted across cloud, enterprise, government, research and edge environments, and how new product introductions and partnerships shape its role in AI and high-performance computing.
AMD has announced the introduction of new Confidential virtual machines (VMs) powered by 3rd Gen AMD EPYC processors on Google Cloud's N2D and C2D offerings. These VMs enhance security with features like AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV), providing memory encryption without performance drawbacks. Available globally, the new VMs allow one-click implementation and easy upgrades, making advanced security accessible for various workloads. Both AMD and Google Cloud emphasize collaboration to ensure high performance and robust data protection.
AMD unveiled its next-generation Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors featuring the new Zen 4 architecture during COMPUTEX 2022, promising a significant performance boost set for release in fall 2022. The processors will offer over 15% enhancement in single-thread performance compared to the previous generation. AMD also introduced the Socket AM5 platform and expanded the Ryzen Mobile lineup with the new Mendocino processors. The new technology aims to enhance computing performance for gamers and creators with advanced connectivity options, including DDR5 support and PCIe 5.0.
Phison Electronics Corp. has announced a strategic collaboration with AMD and Micron to develop a PCIe Gen5 ecosystem, aimed at enhancing gaming and creative experiences. The initiative will feature Phison's PS5026-E26 SSD controller, boasting nearly double the performance of its predecessor while maintaining power efficiency. This collaboration is expected to greatly benefit the global markets for PCs, gaming consoles, and mobile devices due to rising demand for high-speed storage solutions.
AMD has announced that its Chair and CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, will keynote at COMPUTEX 2022, focusing on the theme “AMD Advancing the High-Performance Computing Experience.” This keynote will address advancements in mobile and desktop PC innovations.
The digital keynote is scheduled for May 23 at 2:00 P.M. (UTC+8) and will be accessible to the public via the TAITRA Computex 2022 platform and AMD's website.
AMD has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its semiconductor design capabilities by utilizing Google Cloud's electronic design automation (EDA) for chip design workloads. This collaboration allows AMD to leverage cloud resources, including compute-optimized C2D VM instances powered by 3rd Gen EPYC processors. The partnership aims to improve flexibility, increase design efficiency, and facilitate resource management for AMD's complex EDA tasks over multiple years, ensuring better performance and reduced costs.
AMD has launched the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit, a scalable platform designed to facilitate rapid development of hardware-accelerated applications for robotics and industrial automation. The kit promises a 5X productivity gain and offers performance improvements of up to 8X better performance/watt and 3.5X lower latency compared to competing Nvidia GPU solutions. Priced at $349, it supports native ROS 2 and is compatible with Ubuntu. This innovation aligns with the robotics market projected to grow at a 20.4% CAGR through 2025, reaching around $126 billion in revenue.
AMD has partnered with Qualcomm to enhance its Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors with improved Wi-Fi capabilities through the FastConnect 6900 system. This collaboration aims to deliver Wi-Fi 6 and 6E connectivity for business laptops, featuring enhanced wireless management tools for IT administrators. As a result, users will experience improved performance in video conferencing and reduced latency. This initiative demonstrates AMD's commitment to supporting enterprise needs in a hybrid work environment, ensuring reliable remote manageability and connectivity.
On May 11, 2022, AMD announced that its Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC technology has been integrated into Evenstar radio units, aimed at expanding global 4G/5G mobile network infrastructure. This collaboration with Meta Connectivity supports the Open RAN initiative, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in radio access networks. The Evenstar RUs can adapt to diverse radio configurations, meeting evolving 5G standards. This integration positions AMD to leverage new market opportunities in the fast-growing demand for internet connectivity.
AMD has launched new graphics cards in the Radeon RX 6000 Series: the Radeon RX 6950 XT, Radeon RX 6750 XT, and Radeon RX 6650 XT. These models feature faster game clocks, enhanced memory, and improved performance-per-watt based on the AMD RDNA 2 architecture. The RX 6950 XT delivers 4K gaming with 16GB GDDR6 memory, while the RX 6750 XT targets 1440p and the RX 6650 XT 1080p gaming. New titles supporting AMD's FSR 2.0 include Farming Simulator 22 and Microsoft Flight Simulator, enhancing visual performance.
AMD has announced the launch of its new Ryzen 5000 C-Series processors, leveraging the advanced 'Zen 3' architecture, aimed at enhancing performance in premium Chromebook devices. These processors, with up to eight high-performance x86 cores, are designed for Chrome OS and aim to improve productivity in both consumer and commercial markets. They promise all-day battery life and impressive graphics performance, with models like the Ryzen 7 5825C set to debut in the HP Elite c645 G2 Chromebook Enterprise in June 2022.