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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) (Nasdaq: AMD) is frequently in the news for developments in high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, client processors, embedded products and strategic partnerships. Company press releases describe AMD as driving innovation in high-performance and AI computing, with technology that powers billions of experiences across cloud and AI infrastructure, embedded systems, AI PCs and gaming. The AMD news flow reflects this broad scope, ranging from announcements of new AI GPUs and CPUs to collaborations with major technology and cloud partners.
Visitors to this AMD news page can expect updates on AI data center platforms such as AMD Instinct accelerator GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs, AMD Pensando networking and the ROCm open software stack, including rack-scale architectures like the Helios platform. News items also cover client and gaming products, including Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors for Copilot+ PCs, Ryzen AI Max+ processors for ultra-thin systems, and gaming-focused desktop CPUs and Radeon graphics technologies.
AMD’s news releases frequently highlight ecosystem collaborations and large deployments. Examples include work with Tata Consultancy Services to co-develop industry-specific AI and generative AI solutions, with HPE and Eviden to power supercomputers such as Herder and Alice Recoque, with Vultr to expand AI supercluster capacity using AMD Instinct GPUs, and with partners like Zyphra, Cisco and HUMAIN on AI infrastructure and large-scale model training. Regulatory and financial updates, such as earnings announcement dates and Form 8-K disclosures, also appear in AMD’s communications.
By following AMD-related news, investors and observers can track how the company’s CPUs, GPUs, embedded processors and software platforms are being adopted across cloud, enterprise, government, research and edge environments, and how new product introductions and partnerships shape its role in AI and high-performance computing.
AMD will report its third quarter 2020 financial results on October 27, 2020, after market close. Management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. The call will be accessible via AMD's Investor Relations website. An archive of the webcast will be available for one year.
AMD, with 50 years of innovation in high-performance computing, serves consumers and businesses globally, enhancing productivity in various sectors.
AMD announces that Azure Data Explorer now utilizes Azure Virtual Machines equipped with AMD EPYC processors, enhancing performance for data analytics by 30-50% at no extra cost. This collaboration aims to provide better real-time analysis of extensive data streams from various sources like applications and IoT devices. According to AMD and Microsoft representatives, the integration showcases the processors' efficiency and capability to support demanding workloads, benefiting customers in their data-driven decision-making processes.
AMD announced the expansion of its EPYC processor ecosystem for virtualized environments and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) with Lenovo's new ThinkAgile HX solution, optimizing Nutanix's hybrid cloud infrastructure. This collaboration allows customers to streamline data center operations while improving performance and security in a 'work from anywhere' environment. EPYC processors offer superior virtualization and HCI performance, helping businesses achieve better data center efficiency with reduced costs. AMD continues to partner with major tech firms to enhance its cloud and virtualization offerings.
AMD announced the launch of its Ryzen 5000 Series Desktop Processors based on the new Zen 3 architecture. These processors aim to lead in performance for gamers and creators, with the Ryzen 9 5950X offering 16 cores and up to a 26% improvement in gaming performance over its predecessor. The single-thread performance of these processors is touted as the highest in the desktop gaming market. Additionally, the Ryzen 5000 series is compatible with existing AMD 500 series motherboards and expected to be available for purchase on November 5, 2020.
On October 1, 2020, AMD announced the deployment of its EPYC 7702 processors at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) for a new high-performance computing system. This supercomputer will deliver 2.36 petaflops of power to support various computational research areas, driven by a significant increase in user demand. OIST highlighted key advantages of AMD's processors, including cost-performance efficiency and high core counts. AMD's EPYC technology is positioned to support OIST’s expanding research goals in fields like bioinformatics and physics.
AMD has announced that VMware vSphere 7.0U1 now supports AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization-Encrypted State (SEV-ES), enhancing data security in virtualized environments. This feature is part of the AMD Infinity Guard and is available on all 2nd Gen EPYC processors. VMware claims that the EPYC processors deliver up to 2.3x better performance than competitors on VMmark. AMD and VMware's collaboration aims to provide high-performance virtualization solutions while ensuring simple security implementation for customers.
On September 22, 2020, AMD announced new Ryzen and Athlon mobile processors for Chromebooks, promising up to 178% faster web browsing than prior generations. These processors, developed with Google, will be featured in systems from major partners like Acer, ASUS, HP, and Lenovo, launching in Q4 2020. The Ryzen 3000 C-Series Mobile Processors enhance multitasking by up to 212% and feature built-in Radeon graphics for superior performance. The processors support Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, making them optimal for remote work and online education.
On September 16, 2020, AMD's President and CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, was announced as a keynote speaker for CES 2021, the premier technology event taking place from January 11-14, 2021. This will mark her second keynote presentation at CES, where she will discuss AMD's vision for future advancements in high-performance computing and graphics solutions. CES 2021 will be an all-digital experience, aimed at a broader audience, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, innovations, and product launches from global brands and startups.
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, the recipient of the 2020 Robert N. Noyce Award. This prestigious honor recognizes her significant contributions to the semiconductor industry in technology and policy. Dr. Su has been with AMD since 2012 and has led the company to prominence in high-performance computing. She has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the World's 50 Best CEOs by Barron's. The award presentation will take place at the SIA Leadership Forum on November 19, 2019.
AMD has announced a second round of technology contributions to aid COVID-19 research, providing high-performance computing systems to 21 research institutions worldwide. This initiative includes 12 petaflops of supercomputing capacity, ranking among the world’s fastest. The AMD COVID-19 HPC Fund, with a $15 million total contribution, aims to enhance research capabilities for vaccine development and other pandemic-related studies. Institutions like Stanford, UCLA, and UT Austin will utilize AMD's EPYC CPUs and Radeon Instinct GPUs to accelerate critical research efforts starting Q4 2020.