A groundbreaking $1 billion partnership between the Department of Energy and AMD aims to build AI supercomputers that could revolutionize cancer treatment. But experts warn the real challenge isn’t computing power—it’s data access and integration.
AMD has officially announced the retail availability of its Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics card for AI developers. The standalone GPU will launch October 27 with a starting price of $1,299, featuring 32GB of VRAM and specialized AI accelerators.
AMD has confirmed that its highly anticipated Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics card will reach retail markets on October 27, with pricing starting at $1,299, according to reports from company executives. The announcement came via social media from David McAfee, AMD’s vice president and general manager of Ryzen CPU and Radeon graphics, who stated that the GPU represents a significant offering for AI developers seeking local development capabilities.
AMD has confirmed shipping dates for its highly anticipated Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics card targeting AI developers and researchers. The workstation GPU features 32GB GDDR6 memory and promises data-center-level performance for local AI model training. Pricing is set at $1299 with broader availability expected through 2025.
AMD has officially revealed the availability timeline for its Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics card, according to reports from the company’s announcement. The workstation-focused GPU, which sources indicate was initially unveiled in May, will begin shipping on October 27 after experiencing delays from its originally planned July release window. Industry analysts suggest this launch represents AMD’s significant push into the professional AI hardware market currently dominated by competitors.
Fresh BIOS updates containing support for AMD’s Krackan Point Zen 5 desktop APUs have surfaced, indicating the long-awaited processors are entering testing phases. The AGESA 1.2.7.0 firmware includes new microcode specifically for these accelerated processing units. Industry observers suggest this development points toward a late 2025 launch window for AMD’s next-generation desktop APUs.
The appearance of AGESA ComboAM5PI 1.2.7.0 firmware with specialized microcode suggests AMD’s Zen 5-based desktop APUs are progressing toward market release, according to industry reports. Sources indicate this BIOS update contains CPU microcode 00B60Fxx and SMU version 101.55.0, both specifically tied to AMD’s Krackan Point architecture currently powering the Ryzen AI 300 mobile series.
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After several years of incremental improvements in the CPU market, two breakthrough technologies are generating renewed excitement among industry observers. According to reports, Gate-All-Around Field-Effect Transistor (GAAFET) designs and Backside Power Delivery (BPD) systems promise to deliver substantial performance and efficiency gains that could reshape the competitive landscape between Intel and AMD.
Microsoft is actively developing next-generation Xbox hardware according to company president Sarah Bond. The confirmation comes amid speculation about Microsoft’s console future following recent handheld partnerships and Game Pass pricing changes.
Xbox President Sarah Bond has confirmed that Microsoft is developing next-generation hardware, according to reports from Variety. This announcement directly addresses recent speculation that Microsoft might exit the console hardware business following price increases to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the company’s expanded multiplatform strategy.
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