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Nvidia–Meta Pact Signals End-to-End AI Compute Era
technology8 days ago

Nvidia–Meta Pact Signals End-to-End AI Compute Era

WIRED reports Nvidia’s expanded deal with Meta—billions in GPUs plus Grace CPUs and the broader push into standalone CPUs and low-latency AI tech—to build hyperscale data centers for training and inference, signaling a shift from pure GPU purchases to an end-to-end AI compute stack. Analysts say CPUs are growing in importance for agentic AI, though GPUs remain central for heavy workloads, with Meta planning roughly $115–$135 billion in AI infra this year.

Intel CES 2026 Launch: New CPUs, AI Updates, and Industry Expectations
technology1 month ago

Intel CES 2026 Launch: New CPUs, AI Updates, and Industry Expectations

Intel is launching its next-generation Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs at CES 2026, marking a significant milestone with the debut of its new 18A process technology, alongside refreshed Arrow Lake CPUs, AI innovations, and new GPU previews. The event will be streamed live on January 5, 2026, and will showcase upcoming Intel-powered devices and technologies.

AMD Unveils High-End Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series and Pricing Details
business7 months ago

AMD Unveils High-End Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series and Pricing Details

AMD's stock declined after announcing the high-priced Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series CPUs, aimed at professionals with prices ranging from $1,649 to $11,699, set for release on July 23. Despite the price hike, AMD remains popular among investors, with analysts maintaining a moderate buy rating and an average price target of $141.87, though some see a potential downside. The company is also expected to release more affordable non-Pro Threadripper processors in the future.

AMD to Release Ryzen 9 3D V-Cache CPUs in January 2025
technology1 year ago

AMD to Release Ryzen 9 3D V-Cache CPUs in January 2025

AMD is set to launch its high-end Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache technology in late January 2025, following their debut at CES 2025. These new Zen 5-based processors, featuring 16 and 12 cores respectively, aim to build on the success of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D by offering enhanced gaming efficiency and overclocking capabilities. While specific clock speeds and TDPs are yet to be confirmed, the chips are expected to maintain a high level of performance and efficiency.

Intel CPUs Face Widespread Crash Issues, Developers Switch to AMD
technology1 year ago

Intel CPUs Face Widespread Crash Issues, Developers Switch to AMD

Alderon Games is replacing its Intel 13th and 14th Gen-based servers with AMD due to significant instability issues, including thousands of crashes and potential SSD and memory corruption. Despite Intel's earlier claims that improper overclocking settings were to blame, the problems persist even on conservatively set server hardware. While some developers report improvements with recent BIOS updates, the root cause of the instability remains unresolved.

Intel Unveils Lunar Lake CPUs with Advanced AI and Graphics for 2024
technology1 year ago

Intel Unveils Lunar Lake CPUs with Advanced AI and Graphics for 2024

Intel has unveiled details about its upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs, set to compete with AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple. These processors will feature a neural processing unit (NPU) to meet Microsoft's Copilot+ PC requirements, upgraded P-cores and E-cores, a next-gen GPU architecture, and integrated RAM for improved efficiency. Lunar Lake simplifies some of the complex design elements of its predecessor, Meteor Lake, and is expected to be available in Q3 2024.

"Nvidia CEO Unveils Accelerated AI Chip Roadmap and Future Tech Vision"
technology1 year ago

"Nvidia CEO Unveils Accelerated AI Chip Roadmap and Future Tech Vision"

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang explained "CEO Math" at Computex in Taiwan, emphasizing that investing in both GPUs and CPUs can drastically reduce AI task times and increase performance, making it a cost-effective strategy for companies. He highlighted that combining these processors can turn data centers into AI factories, significantly boosting efficiency at a relatively low additional cost. Nvidia's recent advancements, including the powerful Blackwell B200 GPU, underscore its pivotal role in the AI industry.

Arm Unveils Next-Gen CPUs, GPUs, and AI Designs for 2024-2025 Devices
technology1 year ago

Arm Unveils Next-Gen CPUs, GPUs, and AI Designs for 2024-2025 Devices

Arm has unveiled its new line of CPUs and GPUs, including the Cortex-X925 and Immortalis-G925, set to power flagship Android phones in 2025. The Cortex-X925 offers a significant 36% boost in single-core performance and improved efficiency, while the Immortalis-G925 GPU promises up to 72% better performance in certain games. MediaTek and Samsung are expected to adopt these new components in their upcoming processors, while Qualcomm will use its custom Oryon CPU for its Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Arm's advancements also lay the groundwork for future Windows laptops and enhanced AI processing capabilities.