Advanced Micro Devices Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

AMD and Xilinx have announced progress on regulatory approvals for AMD's acquisition of Xilinx. Initially expected to close by the end of 2021, the transaction is now anticipated to finalize in Q1 2022. Ongoing discussions with regulators are described as productive, and both companies are optimistic about the benefits of the merger, which is aimed at creating a leader in high-performance and adaptive computing.

AMD will host its 2022 Product Premiere on January 4, 2022, at 10 a.m. EST, led by President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su. The event will showcase innovations in AMD Ryzen™ processors and AMD Radeon™ graphics. The livestream will be publicly accessible on AMD.com and will feature replays after the event. For more updates, follow AMD on Twitter and LinkedIn.

AMD has announced the general availability of Amazon EC2 M6a instances powered by 3rd Gen AMD EPYC processors. These instances offer up to 35% better price performance compared to the previous M5a instances and a 10% lower cost than similar x86-based instances. The M6a instances support various workloads and come in ten sizes, offering enhanced scalability and networking capabilities. Available in multiple regions, they represent a significant advancement in cloud computing performance, reflecting AMD's momentum in the industry.

AMD's Growth in Supercomputing

AMD showcased its expanding role in the high-performance computing (HPC) sector at the Supercomputing Conference 2021, marked by a 3.5x year-over-year increase in AMD-powered supercomputers, now totaling 73. Notably, 17 of these supercomputers utilize the latest AMD EPYC 7003 series processors. AMD's innovations were recognized with ten HPCwire awards, including Best HPC Server Product. The ongoing deployments of major supercomputers, like Oak Ridge's 'Frontier,' further underline AMD's leadership in advanced computing solutions.

AMD announced that IBM Cloud has adopted its 3rd Gen EPYC processors to enhance its bare metal service offerings. The new servers feature 128 CPU cores, up to 4TB of memory, and 10 NVMe drives, delivering high-performance dual-socket capabilities. IBM Cloud's VP, Suresh Gopalakrishnan, highlighted the processors' ability to meet the growing demands for processing power. Additionally, these servers cater to compute-intensive workloads, including MMO gaming, ensuring low latency and high reliability. The EPYC 7763 processors are now available through IBM Cloud.

AMD announced the launch of its new Instinct™ MI200 series accelerators, recognized as the fastest for HPC and AI workloads, during its Accelerated Data Center Premiere on November 8, 2021. The company also previewed the 3rd Gen AMD EPYC™ processors featuring AMD 3D V-Cache, enhancing performance for cloud and enterprise applications. Notably, Meta has adopted AMD EPYC CPUs for its infrastructure. The upcoming Genoa and Bergamo processors, powered by 'Zen 4' cores, are set to launch in 2022 and 2023, respectively, promising significant performance advancements.

AMD has launched the new Instinct MI200 series accelerators, featuring the CDNA 2 architecture, which offers up to 4.9x improved performance in high-performance computing (HPC) compared to rivals. Key features include the world's fastest GPU, MI250X, supporting 128GB of HBM2e memory and peak performance reaching 380 teraflops for AI workloads. The collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory aims for a supercomputer expected to exceed 1.5 exaflops in power. These advancements target various scientific applications, enhancing data-driven research significantly.

AMD has announced the launch of new Dasv5 and Easv5 Virtual Machines (VMs) on Microsoft Azure, powered by 3rd Gen EPYC processors. These optimally designed VMs enhance performance for general-purpose and memory-intensive workloads. Additionally, Azure introduces confidential VMs (DCasv5 and ECasv5) featuring Secure Encrypted Virtualization-Secure Nested Paging (SEV-SNP), offering security-focused applications the ability to encrypt data during use, transit, and rest. These innovations facilitate improved price-performance and security for Azure users with specific workload needs.

AMD has unveiled the Radeon PRO™ V620 GPU, designed with the advanced AMD RDNA™ 2 architecture. It offers high-performance GPU acceleration for demanding cloud workloads, including AAA gaming and 3D applications. With features such as 32GB GDDR6 memory, multi-stream hardware-accelerated encoders, and innovative GPU-partitioning capabilities, it provides scalable graphics resources for multiple users. The product aims to enhance cloud gaming, boasting low latency content streaming, while supporting modern applications like Vulkan® and DirectX® 12 Ultimate.