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 unveiled its groundbreaking Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards, featuring the revolutionary RDNA 2 architecture which delivers up to 2X higher performance and 54% higher performance-per-watt. The flagship Radeon RX 6900 XT emerges as the fastest AMD gaming graphics card ever, supporting high-bandwidth PCIe 4.0 and offering 16GB of GDDR6 memory. Available from November 18, 2020, the RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT are priced at $579 and $649, respectively, while the RX 6900 XT will launch on December 8, 2020, priced at $999.
AMD has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Xilinx in an all-stock transaction valued at $35 billion, aiming to enhance its technology portfolio and expand its data center business. The acquisition is projected to increase AMD's total addressable market to $110 billion and is expected to be immediately accretive to margins, cash flow, and EPS. AMD anticipates achieving operational efficiencies of approximately $300 million within 18 months post-closure. The deal has been unanimously approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close by the end of 2021, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
AMD reported a record revenue of $2.80 billion for Q3 2020, marking a 56% year-over-year increase. The operating income reached $449 million, and net income soared to $390 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.32. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $501 million and EPS was $0.41. Strong demand for PC, gaming, and data center products fueled this growth, with the Computing and Graphics segment generating $1.67 billion and the Enterprise segment $1.13 billion in revenue. AMD is well-positioned for future growth with upcoming product launches.
AMD will report its third quarter 2020 financial results on October 27, 2020, after market close. Management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. The call will be accessible via AMD's Investor Relations website. An archive of the webcast will be available for one year.
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AMD announces that Azure Data Explorer now utilizes Azure Virtual Machines equipped with AMD EPYC processors, enhancing performance for data analytics by 30-50% at no extra cost. This collaboration aims to provide better real-time analysis of extensive data streams from various sources like applications and IoT devices. According to AMD and Microsoft representatives, the integration showcases the processors' efficiency and capability to support demanding workloads, benefiting customers in their data-driven decision-making processes.
AMD announced the expansion of its EPYC processor ecosystem for virtualized environments and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) with Lenovo's new ThinkAgile HX solution, optimizing Nutanix's hybrid cloud infrastructure. This collaboration allows customers to streamline data center operations while improving performance and security in a 'work from anywhere' environment. EPYC processors offer superior virtualization and HCI performance, helping businesses achieve better data center efficiency with reduced costs. AMD continues to partner with major tech firms to enhance its cloud and virtualization offerings.
AMD announced the launch of its Ryzen 5000 Series Desktop Processors based on the new Zen 3 architecture. These processors aim to lead in performance for gamers and creators, with the Ryzen 9 5950X offering 16 cores and up to a 26% improvement in gaming performance over its predecessor. The single-thread performance of these processors is touted as the highest in the desktop gaming market. Additionally, the Ryzen 5000 series is compatible with existing AMD 500 series motherboards and expected to be available for purchase on November 5, 2020.
On October 1, 2020, AMD announced the deployment of its EPYC 7702 processors at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) for a new high-performance computing system. This supercomputer will deliver 2.36 petaflops of power to support various computational research areas, driven by a significant increase in user demand. OIST highlighted key advantages of AMD's processors, including cost-performance efficiency and high core counts. AMD's EPYC technology is positioned to support OIST’s expanding research goals in fields like bioinformatics and physics.
AMD has announced that VMware vSphere 7.0U1 now supports AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization-Encrypted State (SEV-ES), enhancing data security in virtualized environments. This feature is part of the AMD Infinity Guard and is available on all 2nd Gen EPYC processors. VMware claims that the EPYC processors deliver up to 2.3x better performance than competitors on VMmark. AMD and VMware's collaboration aims to provide high-performance virtualization solutions while ensuring simple security implementation for customers.
On September 22, 2020, AMD announced new Ryzen and Athlon mobile processors for Chromebooks, promising up to 178% faster web browsing than prior generations. These processors, developed with Google, will be featured in systems from major partners like Acer, ASUS, HP, and Lenovo, launching in Q4 2020. The Ryzen 3000 C-Series Mobile Processors enhance multitasking by up to 212% and feature built-in Radeon graphics for superior performance. The processors support Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, making them optimal for remote work and online education.