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AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD Ditches TSMC for Samsung: AI's Foundry Wars Heat Up

The whispers from the fabrication plants are getting louder. AMD's apparent defection from TSMC to Samsung for its next-gen 2nm silicon isn't just a supplier shuffle; it's a seismic event in the already volatile AI chip landscape.

4 min read 1 week, 5 days ago
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AI & GPU Accelerators

RX 9070 Hits New Low: 16GB AMD GPU Drops to $554

The market's been brutal for PC builders, but AMD's Radeon RX 9070 just offered a serious lifeline. This 16GB VRAM powerhouse is now available at its lowest price ever, presenting a compelling argument for gamers and productivity users alike.

5 min read 1 week, 6 days ago
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AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD's Smartphone Windfall: TSMC Capacity Opens Up

The smartphone industry's chill is blowing warm for AMD. With major players vacating TSMC lines, the chip giant is quietly cashing in on its older silicon.

5 min read 1 week, 6 days ago
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Chip Design & Architecture

AMD Boost Clocks: OS Stops Guessing [Ryzen Performance Leap]

For years, operating systems have been playing a guessing game with CPU boost clocks. AMD's upcoming CPPC HighestFreq promises to end that, giving Windows and Linux the direct data they need for optimal Ryzen performance.

4 min read 1 week, 6 days ago
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Chip Design & Architecture

AMD DGF: Next-Gen Geometry Compression Revealed

AMD's Dense Geometry Format (DGF) is here to tackle the impending geometry explosion in ray-traced games. It’s not just about more polygons; it's about packing them tighter.

5 min read 2 weeks ago
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AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD Server CPUs Poised for 80% Surge Amid AI GPU Boom

AMD is not just playing defense in the server CPU wars; they're launching a full-scale offensive, with an 80% revenue surge expected this year. But the real story? Their AI GPU pipeline looks like a rocket launch.

5 min read 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Chip Design & Architecture

AMD Leaks 16-Core Ryzen PRO CPU With 3D V-Cache

The professional desktop space is about to get a serious upgrade. AMD's next-gen Ryzen PRO CPUs are showing up, and one in particular is making waves: a 16-core behemoth with the coveted 3D V-Cache.

6 min read 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD's Ryzen AI Halo Mini PC: NVIDIA Competitor or Just Another Box?

AMD is making a play in the AI developer space with its new Ryzen AI Halo Mini PC. But is it a genuine competitor to NVIDIA's hefty offerings, or just another small form-factor box with a shiny marketing sheen?

5 min read 3 weeks, 1 day ago
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Chip Design & Architecture

FPGA Turns 40: The Chip That Unlocked Reconfigurable Hardware

It's hard to imagine modern tech without the FPGA. This unassuming chip, now 40 years old, is quietly powering everything from AI breakthroughs to critical infrastructure.

5 min read 3 weeks, 3 days ago
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Chip Design & Architecture

AMD EXPO 1.2: Subtle Upgrade, Big Zen 6 Payoff

AMD's EXPO 1.2 memory tech is finally here for AM5, promising faster DDR5 speeds. But don't expect immediate fireworks; the true potential is locked for Zen 6.

6 min read 4 weeks ago
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AI & GPU Accelerators

Intel's Gaming Shift: Software Over Silicon to Fight AMD's X3D

Intel's desktop gaming strategy is getting a radical overhaul, trading raw clock speeds for nuanced software optimizations. It's a five-year bet that could reshape how we think about CPU performance.

6 min read 4 weeks ago
GPU Architecture Compared: NVIDIA vs AMD vs Intel for AI and Gaming
AI & GPU Accelerators

GPU Architecture Compared: NVIDIA vs AMD vs Intel for AI and Gaming

NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel take fundamentally different approaches to GPU architecture. Here is how their designs compare for AI workloads and gaming.

6 min read 6 months, 1 week ago
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