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Advanced Micro Devices reports news on high-performance and AI computing products used across cloud and AI infrastructure, embedded systems, AI PCs and gaming. Recurring updates cover AMD Instinct GPUs, AMD EPYC processors, Ryzen AI processors, networking and software, along with customer and ecosystem collaborations tied to AI infrastructure and full-stack computing platforms.
Company news also includes quarterly financial results, earnings-call materials, annual stockholder meeting notices, product portfolio launches and strategic technology collaborations involving memory, compute infrastructure and AI platforms. These developments reflect AMD’s role as a semiconductor operating company serving data center, PC, gaming, embedded, industrial and automotive markets.
AMD announces the launch of its new spatial upscaling solution, FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), with support from over 40 game developers. This open-source technology enhances framerates and delivers high-quality gaming experiences, now available in seven games with more expected soon. FSR promises up to 2.4X higher performance at 4K in certain titles compared to native resolution. It is compatible with various AMD graphics products and will be available for developers from mid-July 2021 as a free download on AMD GPUOpen.
AMD announced its collaboration with Google Cloud to launch the T2D instance, part of the new Tau Virtual Machines (VMs) powered by 3rd Gen AMD EPYC processors. This instance boasts a 56% increase in absolute performance and over 40% higher price-performance for scale-out workloads. The T2D instances support various applications, including web servers and containerized microservices, and are available in eight predefined VM shapes. This partnership emphasizes AMD's focus on high-performance, cost-effective solutions for cloud computing, with T2D expected to be available in Q3.
AMD EPYC processors are powering the new HPE Alletra 6000, announced on June 10, 2021, showcasing significant advancements in cloud-native data infrastructure. The Alletra 6000 offers up to 3X faster performance than previous HPE storage solutions and supports core counts from 8 to 64, leveraging PCIe® 4 capabilities. This collaboration emphasizes a shift towards on-demand IT services and enhances efficiency for business-critical workloads. AMD's processors deliver double the storage processing per socket and support large SAP HANA deployments, signifying a robust growth in the EPYC ecosystem.
AMD has launched the Radeon PRO W6000 series workstation graphics, featuring the powerful Radeon PRO W6800, which claims to offer up to 79% faster performance compared to its predecessor. Built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, these graphics cards cater to demanding workloads in architecture, media, and engineering. The W6800 retails at $2,249, while the W6600 will be available later at $649. Key features include real-time ray tracing, Smart Access Memory, and certification for leading applications.
At COMPUTEX 2021, AMD highlighted its advancements in high-performance computing, featuring new 3D chiplet technology and expansions in gaming and data center sectors. CEO Dr. Lisa Su announced partnerships with Tesla and Samsung to integrate AMD technologies into automotive and mobile devices. Key product launches included new AMD Ryzen processors and AMD Radeon graphics. The 3rd Gen EPYC processors demonstrated superior performance, handling 50% more business transactions than Intel’s top two-socket system. AMD continues to innovate with its technology, focusing on enhancing user experiences.
At Computex 2021, AMD unveiled the Radeon RX 6000M Series Mobile Graphics, achieving up to 1.5X performance improvements over previous architectures. The lineup includes the RX 6800M, offering desktop-class performance for 1440p gaming. Additionally, the AMD Advantage Design Framework enhances laptop performance with cutting-edge technologies like Smart Access Memory and SmartShift, aiming for over 100FPS in demanding titles. The new AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology promises up to 2.5X higher performance than native resolution in selected games, with broad support from developers.
AMD has announced the unveiling of the Perlmutter supercomputer at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, significantly boosting computational power by four times. This advanced supercomputer, featuring AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series processors, aims to facilitate cutting-edge research in clean energy, climate science, artificial intelligence, and microelectronics. Phase 1 deployment includes 1,536 nodes and a high-bandwidth storage system, while Phase 2 will introduce additional nodes later this year. This partnership is expected to drive major scientific discoveries.
AMD announces that Dan McNamara, Senior Vice President and General Manager of AMD's Server Business Unit, will present at the Bank of America 2021 Global Technology Conference on June 9, 2021, at 10:45 AM ET.
A live webcast will be available on AMD's Investor Relations website, with replay access starting four hours after the event and lasting one year.
For over 50 years, AMD has innovated in computing and visualization technologies, essential for gaming and data centers.
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team has chosen AMD as its hardware partner, utilizing AMD Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards to enhance their gaming performance.
This strategic partnership aims to provide ultra-low latency and high-framerate gaming, giving the team a competitive advantage in virtual racing. The AMD-powered systems will be used in a new esports training facility set to launch later in 2021. AMD's technologies, including Smart Access Memory and Anti-Lag, will optimize the gaming experience for the esports athletes, further supporting their competitive edge.
AMD is set to showcase its vision for the future of computing during the keynote at COMPUTEX 2021, themed "Building Global Technology Ecosystems." The presentation, titled "AMD Accelerating – The High-Performance Computing Ecosystem," will be delivered by CEO Dr. Lisa Su on June 1, 2021, at 10:00 AM (GMT+8). This event will emphasize AMD's advancements in high-performance computing and graphics solutions. The keynote will be livestreamed on various platforms, enhancing accessibility for global viewers.