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Razer is expanding into AI development hardware with a new workstation designed for AI training and inference, supporting multiple GPUs, high memory, and powerful processors, targeting AI developers and researchers.
VMware has issued security patches to fix four flaws affecting ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion, including two critical vulnerabilities that could result in code execution. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2024-22252 and CVE-2024-22253, are use-after-free bugs in the XHCI USB controller. Two other vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-22254 and CVE-2024-22255, have also been patched. VMware has provided versions addressing these issues and recommended a temporary workaround until the patches can be deployed.
NVIDIA is set to release the RTX 2000 Ada, an entry-level and small form factor workstation GPU with a sub-75W TDP, aimed at the entry-level workstation segment. The GPU is expected to come in two variants, with the "E" model targeted for enterprise use and priced between $500-$630, while the original model is expected to be priced between $600-$650. It will feature 8GB GDDR6 memory, a PCIe 4.0 x 16 interface, and a cooling design similar to the RTX 4000 SFF. The release date is expected to be next week, with more details to be revealed then.
The leaked specs for Intel's upcoming Xeon W3500 and W2500 series, part of the Sapphire Rapids Refresh lineup, reveal increased core counts, L3 cache, and TDP compared to their predecessors. The top-tier Xeon W9-3595X is set to feature 60 cores, while the W2500 series will offer SKUs with 26, 22, 18, and 14 cores, all with overclocking support and quad-channel memory. These new workstation CPUs are expected to be more budget-friendly, with exact pricing pending confirmation from Intel.
Chinese company is set to release the REV-9, a custom laptop designed for advanced compute rendering, scientific research, and the film industry. It features a 64-core EPYC CPU, desktop RTX 4080 graphics, built-in liquid cooling, and a choice between Zen3 and Zen4 architectures. The laptop offers a 17.3-inch display, multiple connectivity options, and customizable colors. It is scheduled for release on December 19, targeting professionals in need of a high-performance portable computing solution.
AMD has announced the upcoming launch of its Ryzen Threadripper 7000 family, which includes the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Pro series for workstations and the non-pro Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series for the high-end desktop market. These chips are based on AMD's Zen 4 architecture and offer up to 96 CPU cores, support for more I/O and memory, and improved performance compared to previous generations. The Threadripper 7000 Pro series is more powerful overall, while the non-pro series provides a more affordable option. Both lines feature DDR5 memory support and offer significant performance improvements for intensive workloads.
German company Mifcom has released the "BIG BOSS" workstation, priced at 29,000 euros, which features seven GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs with a total of 168GB GDDR6X memory. Designed for tasks such as deep learning, data mining, and 3D rendering, the system utilizes the powerful AMD Threadripper PRO 5995WX processor with 64 Zen3 cores. The workstation is equipped with an Asus Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI II motherboard, 128GB of DDR4-3200 memory, and two 2000W power supplies. The reduced power limit of 300W per GPU allows for quieter operation and greater efficiency.
VMware has released updates to fix multiple security flaws in its Workstation and Fusion software, including a critical stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to execute code. The company has also resolved an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, a local privilege escalation flaw, and an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability. The flaws have been addressed in Workstation version 17.0.2 and Fusion version 13.0.2. VMware is suggesting that users turn off Bluetooth support on the virtual machine as a temporary workaround for some of the vulnerabilities.
AMD has announced the Radeon Pro W7900 and Pro W7800 GPUs, both featuring the RDNA3 architecture. The W7900 has 96 Compute Units and 48GB of GDDR6 ECC memory, while the W7800 has 70 Compute Units and 32GB of GDDR6 ECC memory. The W7900 will retail at $3,999 and the W7800 at $2,499, significantly cheaper than competitors. Both GPUs offer support for DisplayPort 2.1, 8K60 AV1 encode/decode media engine, and lower power consumption.
NVIDIA has launched six new RTX Ada Lovelace architecture GPUs for laptops and desktops, including the RTX 4000 SFF Ada graphics card for mini-desktops. The new GPUs offer breakthrough performance and up to 2x the efficiency of the previous generation, enabling creators, engineers, and data scientists to meet the demands of AI, design, and the metaverse. The latest NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs provide the accelerated computing power required for today’s highly collaborative content creation, design, and AI workflows. The new NVIDIA RTX laptop GPUs deliver up to double the performance and power efficiency over the previous generation for mobile workstations.