Tag: Zen
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AMD Ryzen Z2: A Rumor of a Custom APU for Handheld Gaming Consoles
Published: at 03:43 PMRumors suggest AMD is developing a Ryzen Z2 APU for handheld gaming, possibly based on Zen 4 or Zen 5 and RDNA 3 or 3.5 architectures, aiming to improve performance and efficiency.
AMD's Zen 6 "Venice" EPYC CPU Die Unveiled: A Glimpse into Next-Gen Server Performance
Published: at 03:14 PMAMD CEO Lisa Su revealed a die shot of the upcoming Zen 6 "Venice" EPYC CPU, signalling future performance and efficiency advancements for the company's server processor lineup.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series "Granite Ridge" Desktop CPUs Officially Confirmed
Published: at 05:51 AMAMD's Ryzen 9000 series, codenamed Granite Ridge and based on Zen 5, is officially confirmed for a second-half 2024 launch, retaining compatibility with the AM5 platform. Performance details remain undisclosed.
AMD Tapes Out Zen 6 "Venice" CPU Chiplets on TSMC's N2 Node
Published: at 03:55 PMAMD has taped out their Zen 6 "Venice" CPU chiplets on TSMC's 2nm (N2) node, with product launches expected in 2026 or later. This represents a key step towards next-generation performance and efficiency.
AMD Zen 6 "Medusa" CPUs: Dual IMCs and Potential DDR5 Memory Orientation Changes
Published: at 08:48 AMThe article highlights the rumor of AMD's Zen 6 "Medusa" CPUs possibly featuring dual IMCs, which could lead to changes in DDR5 memory module orientation and a potential boost in memory bandwidth and performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D Review: A Gaming Powerhouse with a Caveat
Published: at 06:17 AMThe Ryzen 9 9900X3D excels in gaming, thanks to 3D V-Cache, often outperforming Intel's flagship. However, its productivity performance lags due to lower core counts, making it a specialized, albeit powerful, gaming CPU.
AMD Microcode Vulnerability Extends to Zen 5 CPUs
Published: at 05:27 AMA microcode vulnerability affecting older AMD Zen architectures now extends to the latest Zen 5 CPUs. AMD is developing fixes, but prompt deployment of these updates is critical for mitigating security risks.
AMD Confirms Next-Gen EPYC "Venice" CPUs Based on Zen 6 Architecture, First HPC Product on TSMC 2nm N2 Process
Published: at 09:16 PMAMD confirms their Zen 6 based "Venice" EPYC CPUs will utilize TSMC's 2nm process, initially targeting the HPC market. They also reiterate their commitment to TSMC Arizona for 5th Gen EPYC "Turin" processors.
AMD Zen 6 "Medusa" CPUs: Dual IMCs and DDR5 Orientation Changes
Published: at 07:57 PMThe article details rumors surrounding AMD's Zen 6 "Medusa" CPUs, suggesting the inclusion of dual IMCs and changes to DDR5 memory orientation, potentially boosting memory bandwidth and performance.
Google-Backed Contest Aims to Run RISC-V on AMD Zen CPUs: A Feasibility Challenge
Published: at 11:07 PMGoogle is sponsoring a competition to run RISC-V code effectively on AMD Zen CPUs using a translation toolchain. While performance challenges remain, this initiative could advance cross-ISA translation and offer insights into architecture optimization.