On several occasions, AMD executives pointed out that the Zen and Zen+ cores, which are used in the current Ryzen line-up, would be succeeded with a full line of worthy successors. An overview on Zen 2, Zen 3 and Zen …
New Spectre V3a and V4 vulnerabilities found. AMD processors not vulnerable for Spectre 3a variant
According to a update to the security post on AMD’s newsroom section of the AMD website, AMD’s latest processors are not vulnerable for latest Spectre 3a variant revealed by Microsoft and Google Project Zero.
PlayStation 5 win in sight for AMD as Sony works on optimising Zen compiler code
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe engineer was spotted spending time to clean up and improve the “znver1” AMD first generation Zen support in the LLVM compiler. A compiler turns human readable programming code into executable binaries which users can actually run.
3D chip stacking rumored for next generation Zen 2
After releasing the Zen+ based desktop processors, AMD will focus on getting the real successor to Zen, dubbed ‘Zen 2’, out of the door. Zen 2 will be manufactured on a new 7nm process and will sport many more enhancements than just a process improvement.
Possible August release for second generation Threadripper
On AMD’s roadmap, the Threadripper 12 nm Zen+ refresh was always scheduled for the third quarter of 2018. In the recent Ryzen Pro announcements it became clear that AMD is still on track on delivering the successor to AMD’s high-end desktop segment processor line up. Q3 Release Whisper in knowledgable circles is that AMD’s top […]
Spectre Next Generation security flaw probably not applicable to AMD’s Zen-based processors
The latest Spectre NG security flaw is not applicable on AMD’s Ryzen and Epyc processors. AMD’s processors were not mentioned in the Spectre NG press release.
Production issues threaten Intel’s 14nm H310 chipset release
The new H310 chipset, which is aimed at budget PCs, is the first to move over to the smaller 14nm process. Offering possible improvements in speed, power consumption and lower production costs.
After media backlash, NVIDIA cancels GeForce Partner Program
Responding to the industry, media and gamer community public outcry for the first time, NVIDIA decided to throw in the towel and cancel the GeForce Partner Program.
Atari announces the AMD powered Atari VCS
The newly announced VCS is Atari’s re-entry into the gaming console market and will be inspired by the blockbuster Atari 2600 console from the 1980s. The new console is a completely new connected gaming device, designed in California by Atari and powered by AMD.
7nm Vega 20 benchmarks leaked
According to entries in the 3DMark database, a lot can be expected from AMD’s next-gen Vega 20 based graphic card offerings.