(PR) OPENEDGES Unveils UCIe Chiplet Controller IP
OPENEDGES Technology, Inc., the leading provider of memory subsystem intellectual property (IP), today announced the launch of the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) Controller IP, named OUC. UCIe is an open industry standard for a die-to-die interconnect, and co-developed by industry giants including AMD, Arm, ASE Group, Google Cloud, Intel, Meta, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Samsung. UCIe is becoming a new trend in the semiconductor industry due to its advantages, such as increased semiconductor circuit integration, reduced production costs, and higher yields. OPENEDGES is contributing to UCIe consortium as a contributing member.
The OUC, deriving its name from OPENEDGES UCIe Controller, is tailored for highly customizable, package-level integration, facilitating die-to-die interconnect and protocol connections. It creates an interoperable, multi-vendor ecosystem set to revolutionize chip integration methodologies across the industry.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) Akeana Exits Stealth Mode with Comprehensive RISC-V Processor Por
Akeana, the company committed to driving dramatic change in semiconductor IP innovation and performance, has announced its official company launch approximately three years after its foundation, having raised over $100 million in capital, with support from A-list investors including Kleiner Perkins, Mayfield, and Fidelity. Today's launch marks the formal availability of the company's expansive line of IP solutions that are uniquely customizable for any workload or application.
Formed by the same team that designed Marvell's ThunderX2 server chips, Akeana offers a variety of IP solutions, including microcontrollers, Android clusters, AI vector cores and subsystems, and compute clusters for networking and data centers. Akeana moves the industry beyond the status quo of legacy vendors and architectures, like Arm, with equitable licensing options and processors that fill and exceed current performance gaps.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) G.Skill Announces DDR5-6400 CL30 Low Latency DDR5 Memory
G.Skill, the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is releasing an overclock memory specification with ultra-low latency at DDR5-6400 CL30-39-39-102 in 32 GB (2x 16 GB) kit capacity. This high performance specification will be available under the Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 Royal series with Intel XMP 3.0 overclock profile support, as well as under the Trident Z5 Neo RGB and Trident Z5 Royal Neo series with AMD EXPO overclock profile support.
The G.Skill R&D team strives to push the limits of memory performance, and low latency is a key factor in memory overclocking for enthusiasts and overclockers. Compared to the standard DDR5-4800 CL40, this new DDR5-6400 CL30 specification makes improvements upon the memory speed and latency. And since this is a high-performance specification, it's important to check the compatibility of the motherboard and CPU.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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"Black Myth: Wukong" Game Gets Benchmarking Tool Companion Designed to
Game Science, the developer behind the highly anticipated action RPG "Black Myth: Wukong," has released a free benchmark tool on Steam for its upcoming game. This standalone application, separate from the main game, allows PC users to evaluate their hardware performance and system compatibility in preparation for the game's launch. The "Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool" offers a unique glimpse into the game's visuals by rendering a real-time in-game sequence. While not playable, it provides valuable insights into how well a user's system will handle the game's demanding graphics and performance requirements. One of the tool's standout features is its customization options. Users can tweak various graphics settings to preview the game's visuals and performance under different configurations. This flexibility allows gamers to find the optimal balance between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay for their specific hardware setup.
However, Game Science has cautioned that due to the complexity and variability of gaming scenarios, the benchmark results may not fully represent the final gaming experience. This caveat shows the tool's role as a guide rather than a definitive measure of performance. The benchmark tool's system requirements offer a clear picture of the hardware needed to run "Black Myth: Wukong." At a minimum, users will need a Windows 10 system with an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and either an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB graphics card. For an optimal experience, the recommended specifications include an Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, or Intel Arc A750 graphics card. Interestingly, the benchmark tool supports DLSS, FSR, and XeSS technologies, indicating that the final game will likely include these performance-enhancing features. The developers also strongly recommend using an SSD for storage.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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AMD Gains Data Center Market Share in Q2 2024, Drops Share in Desktop
In a recent report by Mercury Research, AMD has shown significant progress in the CPU market during Q2 2024, particularly in the data center and laptop segments. AMD's most notable achievement comes in the server CPU space, where it now holds 24.1% of the market, a 5.6% increase year-over-year, and a 0.5% increase from the previous quarter. This growth is particularly impressive in terms of revenue, with AMD capturing 33.7% of server CPU revenue despite its lower unit share. This suggests that AMD's high-end EPYC processors carry premium prices in the data center market and are most of the unit volume. AMD has also made advancements in the laptop CPU segment, reaching a 20.3% market share. This represents a 1% increase from the previous quarter and a 3.8% rise year-over-year. The company's success in laptops can be attributed to solid demand for its existing products, propelled by Intel's reported supply issues with Meteor Lake processors.
However, AMD experienced a slight setback in the desktop CPU market, losing a 1% share to Intel quarter-over-quarter. AMD now controls 23% of this segment, compared to Intel's 77%. This dip may be due to AMD's preparation for the launch of its new Zen 5-based CPUs in August. Despite AMD's gains, Intel maintains its overall dominance in the CPU market. In the total client PC space, Intel holds a 78.9% market share, with AMD at 21.1%. Intel still holds the majority of revenue and market share on all fronts. However, AMD is executing well, and Intel's financial troubles could be a setback for team blue. More competition at every front is great to see, and we are curious to look at the data from upcoming quarters and analyze how well both of companies perform.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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NVIDIA Readies GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 Variant?
NVIDIA is possibly launching a more cost-effective variant of its GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card featuring GDDR6 memory, replacing the GDDR6X that it originally launched with. The new SKU would be better differentiated from the RTX 4070 SUPER. When NVIDIA refreshed its RTX 40-series "Ada" product stack in January, it discontinued the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080, which had been replaced in the lineup by the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and RTX 4080 SUPER, but at the time it didn't tinker with the RTX 4070, which continued to sell at a roughly $50 lower price than the RTX 4070 SUPER. This new SKU could be an attempt by NVIDIA to get further down below the $500-mark in pricing.
The RTX 4070 originally launched with 21 Gbps GDDR6X memory. This new variant sees the memory replaced with 20 Gbps conventional GDDR6. The JEDEC standard GDDR6 chips could be cheaper than GDDR6X, and could very well be the same GDDR6 chip models AMD uses in some of its higher Radeon RX 7000 series SKUs. This, however, comes with a 4.75% drop in memory bandwidth, which NVIDIA probably overcomes with increasing the GPU clocks a touch. The ASIC code for this SKU is AD104-251, compared to the AD104-250 of the original RTX 4070. The core configuration is otherwise unchanged—you get 5,888 CUDA cores across 46 streaming multiprocessors. Galax has a card based on this SKU ready.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) BIOSTAR Releases BIOS Update For Intel Core 14th and 13th Gen Des
BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, IPC solutions, and storage devices, today announces the latest BIOS updates for Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards with the 0x129 microcode to mitigate the instability of the Intel Core 14th /13th Gen desktop processors. In response to recent instability concerns with Intel Core 14th and 13th Gen desktop processors, BIOSTAR releases BIOS update for Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards including the new 0x129 microcode, designed to enhance system stability for best performance.
The first batch release will cover the Z790 VALKYRIE and Z790A-SILVER, with further updates for the entire Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards expected to follow in the coming weeks. For further information, please visit BIOSTAR official website for latest information.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) KLEVV Introduces CRAS V RGB ASUS ROG-certified DDR5 Memory Kits
KLEVV, the premier consumer memory and storage brand introduced by Essencore, proudly presents all-new CRAS V RGB ROG-certified DDR5 Gaming Memory. Engineered by the masterful collaboration of KLEVV and ROG (Republic of Gamers)'s expert team, the CRAS V RGB ROG-certified DDR5 memory is purpose-built to unleash mind-bending performance with supreme stability. Available in 16 GB x2 and 24 GB x2 kits with a base clock speed of DDR5-7200, it is tailored for hardcore gamers and PC enthusiasts who demand the best.
Furthermore, when paired with a compatible ROG motherboard, the CRAS V RGB ROG-certified DDR5 can achieve blazing clock speeds of DDR5-7400, enabled by ROG's superior hardware synergy and software tuning, making them the ideal choice for high-end AAA games and power-hungry software. Inspired by KLEVV's award-winning CRAS V RGB series, which won the Red Dot and iF Design Awards in 2024, this special edition memory stands out with its unique and striking duotone color design. Rocking a sleek black-and-white aesthetic, complemented by an eye-catching advanced RGB light array, the CRAS V RGB ROG-certified DDR5 memory perfectly matches an all-ROG system that exudes undeniable power at a glance.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) SUNON Unveils a Two-Phase Liquid Cooling Solution for Advanced Wo
In the age of AI, computing power has become a vital component for driving innovation. For most industries, using professional-grade workstations as the computing engine enables efficient computing and infinite creativity. A workstation is a multi-purpose computer that supports high-performance computing in a distributed network setting. It excels at graphics processing and task parallelism, making it suitable for a wide range of AI applications as well as common visual design tasks.
For example, the workstation can fully meet the requirements for multi-task processing, such as 3D modeling, large-scale industrial drawing, advertising rendering output, non-linear video editing, file rendering production and acceleration, and so on. The computer can also perform effectively in a wide range of model loadings and professional software, as well as remote system maintenance and monitoring in unsupervised settings, which has the potential to revolutionize the application domain.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) AMD Completes Acquisition of Silo AI
AMD today announced the completion of its acquisition of Silo AI, the largest private AI lab in Europe. The all-cash transaction valued at approximately $665 million furthers the company's commitment to deliver end-to-end AI solutions based on open standards and in strong partnership with the global AI ecosystem. Silo AI brings a team of world-class AI scientists and engineers to AMD experienced in developing cutting-edge AI models, platforms and solutions for large enterprise customers including Allianz, Philips, Rolls-Royce and Unilever. Their expertise spans diverse markets and they have created state-of-the-art open source multilingual Large Language Models (LLMs) including Poro and Viking on AMD platforms. The Silo AI team will join the AMD Artificial Intelligence Group (AIG), led by AMD Senior Vice President Vamsi Boppana.
"AI is our number one strategic priority, and we continue to invest in both the talent and software capabilities to support our growing customer deployments and roadmaps," said Vamsi Boppana, AMD senior vice president, AIG. "The Silo AI team has developed state-of-the-art language models that have been trained at scale on AMD Instinct accelerators and they have broad experience developing and integrating AI models to solve critical problems for end customers. We expect their expertise and software capabilities will directly improve the experience for customers in delivering the best performing AI solutions on AMD platforms."[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) Antec Extends its Cooling Fans Line-up with New Models
Antec Inc., leading provider of high-performance computer components and accessories for Casual and High-end gaming, is thrilled to announce the latest additions to its renowned line-up of cooling fans:
Tranquil PWM Fans: Offering an affordable cooling solution which compromises powerful airflow with low noise. Available as single fans or packs of 3 with 120 mm and 140 mm options, all with or without ARGB lighting. MSRP starting at €11.99 / £9.99 single fan and €29.99 / £24.99 for the 3 Pack.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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