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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 pricing and availability of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor, boasting up to 15% more gaming performance due to its cutting-edge AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This processor will be available globally starting April 20 at a price of $449 USD. Additionally, AMD is expanding its Ryzen Desktop portfolio by introducing six new processors based on the Zen 3 and Zen 2 architectures, further enhancing options for PC builders. Extended support for Ryzen 5000 Series on AMD 300 Series chipsets will also be offered, beginning April.
AMD has launched the Radeon PRO W6600X GPU for Mac Pro, designed for professional workloads. Built on the AMD RDNA 2 architecture, this GPU features Infinity Cache and delivers exceptional performance for creative applications. Key features include 8GB of GDDR6 memory, 32MB Infinity Cache, and support for 8K processing and HDR. This addition completes the W6000X series and enhances productivity for professionals in graphics-rich content creation.
AMD has launched its new Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series processors, led by the 64-core, 128-thread Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. These processors advance performance across multiple workstation workloads using the Zen 3 architecture, with up to double the performance of competing single-socket solutions. They also consume up to 67% less power per core, enhancing efficiency. The new Lenovo ThinkStation P620 features all five models from this series, providing industry-leading performance for users in creative and engineering sectors.
Ranovus and AMD showcased their Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) solution at OFC 2022, featuring the Odin™ Analog-Drive CPO 2.0, which offers 800Gbps performance. This tech eliminates the need for a retimer, leading to a 75% smaller footprint and 40% savings in cost and power consumption. The CPO technology is optimized for AI and ML workloads, maximizing efficiency and throughput in data centers. This collaboration aims to drive advancements in optical interconnect solutions, demonstrating significant improvements in power and cost efficiency.
AMD has announced an $8 billion share repurchase program, supplementing the previous $4 billion plan. To date, approximately $3 billion has been repurchased under the earlier program. The initiative aims to enhance shareholder value by offsetting dilution and reducing share count over time. AMD expects to fund these repurchases with cash generated from operations, utilizing strong financial performance to support long-term growth while returning value to shareholders.
AMD announced the launch of Amazon EC2 C6a instances, optimized for compute-intensive workloads, which utilize 3rd Gen AMD EPYC processors. The C6a instances deliver 15% better compute price performance compared to the previous C5a instances, supporting tasks like batch processing and video encoding. They feature high core density with instance sizes up to 192 vCPUs and 284 GB of memory. General availability starts in US East, US West, and Europe. This aligns with AMD's commitment to providing powerful cloud solutions.
AMD has elected Dr. Lisa Su as chair of the board, with John Caldwell appointed as lead independent director. Caldwell has been a board member since 2006 and chair since 2016. Former Xilinx board members Jon Olson and Elizabeth Vanderslice join the AMD board after the completion of AMD's Xilinx acquisition. Dr. Su aims to enhance AMD's focus and shareholder value, supported by Caldwell's praised leadership. Olson and Vanderslice bring extensive industry experience to the board as AMD seeks to maintain its position as a leader in high-performance computing.
AMD has completed its acquisition of Xilinx in an all-stock deal, enhancing its position in high-performance and adaptive computing. Announced initially on October 27, 2020, this transaction is set to create a significant market opportunity valued at approximately $135 billion. AMD anticipates the acquisition will positively impact non-GAAP margins, EPS, and free cash flow generation within the first year. Former Xilinx CEO Victor Peng is now leading the newly formed Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group within AMD.
AMD announced that its EPYC processors will power Google Cloud's new C2D virtual machine instances, enhancing performance for high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. This marks the third instance family using 3rd Gen EPYC processors, joining T2D and N2D. The C2D VMs offer up to 30% better performance than previous EPYC generations. Currently available in multiple regions, the C2D instances target demanding applications in electronic design automation and computational fluid dynamics. Notably, EPYC chipsets power 73 supercomputers globally, underlining their prominence in HPC.
AMD has received all necessary approvals to proceed with its acquisition of Xilinx, expecting the deal to close on or about February 14, 2022. This all-stock transaction, first announced on October 27, 2020, aims to combine their complementary product portfolios, including CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs. The merger is anticipated to drive leadership in computing platforms for cloud, edge, and intelligent devices, enhancing AMD's market position.