AMD expands its leading position with new AMD Ryzen and EPYC processors at Compu
2024-03-25 / tech
June 4, 2024 — At the Computex 2024 keynote, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) detailed new leading architectures for CPUs, NPUs, and GPUs, delivering powerful computing power for end-to-end AI infrastructure from data centers to personal computers. AMD previewed the fifth-generation AMD EPYC server processor, set to be released in the second half of 2024, with leading performance and efficiency. AMD announced the launch of the third-generation AI-enabled AMD mobile processor, AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, and the AMD Ryzen 9000 series processor for notebook and desktop personal computers.
Dr. Lisa Su, AMD's Chairman of the Board and CEO, said: "For AMD, this is an incredibly exciting time as the rapid and accelerating adoption of AI is driving increased demand for AMD's high-performance computing platforms. At Computex, we are proud to join forces with Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, and other strategic partners to launch our next-generation Ryzen desktop and notebook processors, and to preview the leading performance of our next-generation EPYC processors."
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, said: "We are in the midst of a transformative wave of large-scale AI platforms that promise to change the way we live and work, which is why our deep partnership with AMD is so important. This relationship has spanned multiple computing platforms, from custom chips for PCs to Xbox, to AI today. We are excited to collaborate with AMD on these new Copilot+ PCs powered by Ryzen AI. We are committed to working with AMD and will continue to drive the development of AI in cloud computing and edge computing together, bringing new value to our mutual customers."
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Leading AI and Enterprise Computing for Data Centers
AMD detailed its expanded multi-generational accelerator roadmap, showcasing how it plans to deliver leading performance and memory advantages in the annual development of generative AI.
The fifth-generation AMD EPYC processor (codenamed "Turin") previewed at Computex today will leverage the "Zen 5" core and continue the leading performance and efficiency of the AMD EPYC processor series. The fifth-generation AMD EPYC processor is expected to be available in the second half of 2024.
Reinventing Personal Computers for Intelligent, Personalized Experiences
Dr. Lisa Su, along with executives from Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, and ASUS, demonstrated new personal computer experiences with the third-generation AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor and the AMD Ryzen 9000 series desktop processor.
AMD detailed its next-generation processor core "Zen 5," a newly constructed core designed to provide leading performance and energy efficiency for devices ranging from supercomputers and cloud computing to personal computers. AMD also introduced the AMD XDNA 2 NPU core architecture, offering 50 TOPS of AI processing performance[1], and is expected to achieve up to 2 times the energy efficiency[2] in generative AI workloads compared to the previous generation. The NPU based on the AMD XDNA 2 architecture is the industry's first and currently the only NPU to support the advanced Block FP16 data type[3], offering higher precision without compromising performance. The "Zen 5" core, AMD XDNA 2 architecture, and AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics come together to deliver the next-generation AI experience on laptops with the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor.
During Computex, ecosystem partners demonstrated how they are working with AMD to unlock new AI experiences for personal computers. Microsoft highlighted its long-term partnership with AMD and announced that the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor exceeds Microsoft's Copilot+ PC requirements. HP unveiled new Copilot+ PCs with AMD processors, including the HP Pavilion Aero, and showcased the image generator Stable Diffusion XL Turbo running locally on HP laptops with the Ryzen AI 300 series processor. Lenovo showcased upcoming consumer and commercial laptops with the Ryzen AI 300 series processor and highlighted how it uses Ryzen AI to enable new Lenovo AI software. ASUS demonstrated an AI PC product lineup for business users, consumers, content creators, and gamers with the Ryzen AI 300 series processor.Additionally, AMD has unveiled the AMD Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors based on the "Zen 5" architecture, which are designed to deliver leading performance in gaming, work efficiency, and content creation. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor stands as the world's leading consumer-level desktop processor.
Furthermore, AMD has introduced the AMD Radeon PRO W7900 dual-slot workstation graphics card, optimized to provide scalable AI performance for platforms supporting multiple GPUs. AMD has also released the AMD ROCm 6.1 for AMD Radeon GPUs, enhancing compatibility, accessibility, and scalability for AI development and deployment based on AMD Radeon desktop GPUs.
Driving the Next Wave of Edge AI Innovation
AMD demonstrated how its AI and adaptive computing technologies are poised to drive the next wave of edge AI innovation. AMD has integrated all the necessary IP for accelerating edge AI applications. The new second-generation AMD Versal AI Edge Series integrates FPGA programmable logic for real-time pre-processing, next-generation AI engines using XDNA technology for efficient AI inference, and embedded CPUs for post-processing, aiming to provide a single-chip adaptive solution with outstanding performance for edge AI. The second-generation AMD Versal AI Edge devices are now available for early access, with over 30 major partners currently in the development phase.
AMD showcased its implementation of AI at the edge across numerous verticals, including:
- Illumina is leveraging advanced AMD technology to unlock the potential of genomic sequencing.
- Subaru is using the second-generation AMD Versal AI Edge to support its EyeSight ADAS platform, contributing to Subaru's mission of "zero fatalities" by 2030.
- Canon is employing the Versal AI Core series for its free-viewpoint video system, which is expected to revolutionize the viewing experience for sports broadcasts and live streams.
- Hitachi Energy's HVDC protection relays utilize AMD's adaptive computing technology for real-time processing to predict electrical overvoltages.
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