At Computex 2024 in Taipei, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) took center stage to unveil an impressive lineup of innovations that span across AI infrastructure, data center solutions, and consumer PCs.
With significant advancements in CPU, NPU, and GPU architectures, AMD is set to redefine performance standards in these domains. Dr. Lisa Su, chair and CEO of AMD, alongside key industry partners like Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, and Asus, presented a vision of enhanced AI capabilities and unparalleled computing power.
Expanding the AMD Instinct Accelerator Roadmap
One of the key highlights was AMD's expanded AMD Instinct™ accelerator roadmap, promising an annual release of leadership AI accelerators. The new AMD Instinct MI325X, slated for Q4 2024, boasts industry-leading memory capacity, featuring 288GB of ultra-fast HBM3E memory. This accelerator is designed to extend AMD's dominance in generative AI performance.
Looking further ahead, the next-generation AMD CDNA™ 4 architecture, expected in 2025, will power the AMD Instinct MI350 Series, delivering up to 35x better AI inference performance compared to its predecessors. The CDNA "Next" architecture will follow, powering the MI400 series accelerators planned for 2026. This aggressive roadmap underscores AMD's commitment to maintaining its leadership in AI accelerator technology.
5th Gen AMD EPYC Processors: The Future of Data Center Performance
AMD also previewed its 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors, codenamed "Turin," which will leverage the "Zen 5" core to continue the EPYC family's tradition of leadership performance and efficiency. These processors, expected to be available in the second half of 2024, are designed to deliver superior performance for enterprise compute and data center applications.
During the keynote, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted the AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators' exceptional price/performance ratio for GPT-4 inference on Microsoft Azure, showcasing AMD's prowess in delivering cost-effective AI solutions for the cloud.
AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and 9000 Series: Elevating PC Experiences
Dr. Su and executives from Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, and Asus introduced new PC experiences powered by the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors. These processors are built on the next-generation "Zen 5" CPU core, designed for leadership performance and energy efficiency.
The AMD XDNA™ 2 NPU core architecture, integrated into these processors, delivers 50 TOPs of AI processing performance and up to 2x the power efficiency for generative AI workloads compared to the previous generation. This architecture supports the advanced Block FP16 data type, enhancing accuracy without compromising performance.
Ecosystem Partners Showcase AMD-Powered Innovations
On stage at Computex, ecosystem partners demonstrated how they are leveraging AMD technology to unlock new AI experiences. Microsoft emphasized the importance of its collaboration with AMD, noting that the Ryzen AI 300 Series processors exceed the requirements for Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs. HP unveiled the HP Pavilion Aero, a Copilot+ PC powered by Ryzen AI, capable of running image generator Stable Diffusion XL Turbo locally.
Lenovo showcased upcoming laptops powered by Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, highlighting how they enable new AI software for consumers and commercial users. Asus presented a diverse portfolio of AI PCs designed for business users, content creators, and gamers, all powered by Ryzen AI 300 Series processors.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series: Leading in Performance
AMD also introduced the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors based on the "Zen 5" architecture, offering leadership performance in gaming, productivity, and content creation. The Ryzen 9 9950X processors were hailed as the world's fastest consumer desktop processors, solidifying AMD's position at the forefront of PC performance.
In addition, AMD announced the AMD Radeon™ PRO W7900 Dual Slot workstation graphics card, optimized for scalable AI performance on platforms supporting multiple GPUs. The new AMD ROCm™ 6.1 for AMD Radeon GPUs aims to make AI development and deployment more compatible and scalable with AMD Radeon desktop GPUs.
Powering the Next Wave of Edge AI Innovation
AMD showcased its AI and adaptive computing technology, which is driving the next wave of AI innovation at the edge. The new AMD Versal™ AI Edge Series Gen 2 combines FPGA programmable logic for real-time pre-processing, next-gen AI Engines powered by XDNA technology for efficient AI inference, and embedded CPUs for post-processing. This integration delivers the highest performing single-chip adaptive solution for edge AI applications.
AMD highlighted how its technology is enabling AI at the edge across various industries. For instance, Illumina is leveraging AMD technology to advance genome sequencing, while Subaru uses the Versal AI Edge Gen 2 devices for its EyeSight ADAS Platform, aiming for zero fatalities by 2030. Canon's Free Viewpoint Video System, powered by the Versal AI Core series, revolutionizes live sport broadcasts and webcasts. Hitachi Energy's HVDC protection relays predict electrical overvoltage using AMD's adaptive computing technology for real-time processing.
AMD's Commitment to Innovation
For over 50 years, AMD has been at the forefront of innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies. The announcements at Computex 2024 reinforce AMD's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, from the data center to the edge and everything in between. With a robust roadmap and strategic partnerships, AMD is poised to continue its leadership in the rapidly evolving world of AI and high-performance computing.
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Overview of Key Announcements
- AMD Instinct MI325X Accelerator:
- Industry-leading memory capacity with 288GB of ultra-fast HBM3E memory.
- Planned availability in Q4 2024.
- 5th Gen AMD EPYC Processors:
- Codenamed "Turin," leveraging the "Zen 5" core.
- Targeted for availability in 2H 2024.
- AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors:
- Third-generation AI-enabled mobile processors.
- Surpass Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC requirements.
- AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Desktop Processors:
- Based on "Zen 5" architecture.
- Includes the Ryzen 9 9950X, the world’s fastest consumer desktop processor.
- AMD Radeon PRO W7900 Graphics Card:
- Dual Slot workstation graphics card for scalable AI performance.
- AMD ROCm™ 6.1:
- Designed for AI development and deployment with AMD Radeon GPUs.
- AMD Versal™ AI Edge Series Gen 2:
- Combines FPGA, AI Engines, and CPUs for edge AI application acceleration.
Partner Highlights
Microsoft
- Emphasized the collaboration with AMD to deliver Ryzen AI-powered Copilot+ PCs.
- Demonstrated leading price/performance on GPT-4 inference with AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators.
HP
- Unveiled the HP Pavilion Aero, a Copilot+ PC powered by Ryzen AI.
- Demonstrated local running of Stable Diffusion XL Turbo on a Ryzen AI 300 Series processor.
Lenovo
- Showcased upcoming laptops powered by Ryzen AI 300 Series processors.
- Highlighted new Lenovo AI software enabled by Ryzen AI.
Asus
- Presented a portfolio of AI PCs for various user segments.
- All powered by Ryzen AI 300 Series processors.
Industry Applications
Genome Sequencing
- Illumina utilizes AMD technology to unlock the potential of genome sequencing.
Automotive Safety
- Subaru's EyeSight ADAS Platform, powered by Versal AI Edge Gen 2, aims for zero fatalities by 2030.
Sports Broadcasting
- Canon's Free Viewpoint Video System revolutionizes the viewing experience for live sports.
Energy Management
- Hitachi Energy's HVDC protection relays use AMD technology for real-time electrical overvoltage prediction.
A Vision for the Future
AMD's presentations at Computex 2024 have set a new benchmark for the industry, showcasing groundbreaking advancements in AI, data center performance, and PC innovation. With a comprehensive roadmap and strong partnerships, AMD is positioned to lead the next wave of technological evolution. Stay tuned to AMD's channels for more updates and insights into their pioneering work.
