US DoE and AMD Launch $1B AI Supercomputing Initiative to Accelerate Nuclear, Fusion, and Quantum Research

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has partnered with AMD to build two of the world’s fastest AI supercomputers, aimed at advancing nuclear power, fusion energy, and quantum technologies.

On October 27, AMD and the U.S. DOE announced two next-generation systems at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) designed to expand America’s leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), the Lux AI supercomputer and the Discovery supercomputer.

• Strategic Partnership Overview
  • Investment: $1 billion collaboration between the U.S. DOE and AMD
  • Purpose: Construct two cutting-edge AI supercomputers for scientific and national security challenges
  • Partners: AMD (hardware), Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Oracle (infrastructure and software)
• Scientific and Technological Focus
  • Nuclear & Fusion: Accelerate simulations for next-gen reactors and fusion containment
  • Quantum Tech: Support quantum algorithm development and hybrid computing experiments
  • Medical Breakthroughs: Drug discovery and cancer modeling using massive datasets
  • National Security: Defense simulations, threat detection, and strategic planning
• AI Capabilities
  • Performance: Among the fastest AI systems globally, real-time data processing
  • Use Cases: Scientific discovery, energy dominance, and national security operations
• Geopolitical Implications
  • Reinforces U.S. leadership in AI and high-performance computing
  • Supports President Trump’s push to repatriate advanced tech infrastructure

Lux and Discovery are two next-generation AI supercomputers being developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), with deployment planned for 2026 and 2028 respectively. Lux will serve as the nation’s first AI Factory for science, while Discovery will be a second-generation exascale system designed to unify AI and high-performance computing.

• Lux AI Supercomputer (Deployment: Early 2026)

• • Purpose: First U.S. AI Factory supercomputer for science, energy, and national security
  • Architecture: AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs, AMD Pensando networking
  • Platform: Multi-tenant, cloud-like system for flexible AI training and inference
  • Use Cases: Fusion energy, quantum computing, cancer research, cybersecurity
  • Partners: ORNL, AMD, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, HPE

• Discovery Supercomputer (Deployment: 2028)

• • Purpose: Second-generation exascale successor to ORNL’s Frontier system
  • Architecture: HPE Cray Supercomputing GX5000 and K3000 storage systems
  • Performance: Up to 10X productivity boost over current systems
  • Use Cases: Precision medicine, nuclear energy, aerospace, climate modeling
  • Strategic Role: Supports secure, federated AI infrastructure and sovereign AI leadership
• Combined Impact
  • Investment: $1 billion joint public-private funding
  • Strategy: Aligned with U.S. AI Action Plan for scientific and competitive leadership
  • Location: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Tennessee

Tech Mahindra Taps AMD to Power AI-Driven Infrastructure Across Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Ecosystems

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced an agreement with AMD, the leader in high-performance and adaptive computing, to accelerate enterprise transformation through next-generation infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and AI adoption. The collaboration aims to empower enterprises across key sectors, including manufacturing, finance, telecommunications, and healthcare, to harness the full potential of AI-driven infrastructure.

Through this collaboration, Tech Mahindra will integrate AMD’s compute engines and infrastructure with its Cloud BlazeTech solution to drive AI adoption across enterprise workloads. It plans to develop new solutions to enable enterprises to optimize workloads across end-user devices, servers, and cloud infrastructure, including public, private, and hybrid environments. 

Mohit Joshi, CEO and Managing Director, Tech Mahindra, said, “Enterprises worldwide are scrambling to maximize ROI while navigating the complexity of hybrid and cloud-native ecosystems. Our strategic agreement with AMD is a step towards delivering next-generation hyper scalable solutions that seamlessly bridge on-site infrastructure with cloud-native capabilities. Through these solutions, we aim to enable customers to optimize performance across distributed environments without compromising speed, security, or control.”

Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD said, “Together, AMD and Tech Mahindra will help enterprises accelerate their cloud transformation and AI adoption with the performance and efficiency they need to scale. By combining our EPYC processors and AMD Instinct accelerators with Tech Mahindra, we can create solutions that enable customers to deploy AI on compute infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.”

Tech Mahindra and AMD are embarking on a multi-year collaboration with a comprehensive roadmap focused on infrastructure optimization and AI enablement. Leveraging leadership in compute and software capabilities from AMD, and Tech Mahindra's deep industry experience, this collaboration will empower customers to harness AI-driven innovation, delivering critical business value and operational outcomes.

About AMD

For more than 55 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high- 3 performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, LinkedIn, Facebook and X pages. 

About Tech Mahindra 

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 148,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, Tech Mahindra provides a full spectrum of services including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal, which recognizes global companies that are actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future. Tech Mahindra is part of the Mahindra Group, founded in 1945, one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies.

AMD Doubles Down on AI in Southeast Asia with Penang Mega Hub

Global semiconductor leader AMD has officially inaugurated its new mega facility in Bayan Lepas, Penang, marking a strategic leap in its commitment to AI and high-performance computing across Southeast Asia. The 209,000-square-foot campus is designed to accelerate AMD’s innovation pipeline, bolster regional talent, and reinforce Malaysia’s position as a rising force in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

A Strategic Investment in AI and Engineering Excellence

The Penang facility will serve as a regional hub for AMD’s cutting-edge research and development, focusing on adaptive computing, AI-driven architectures, and next-generation semiconductor technologies. With capacity for over 1,200 employees, the site features state-of-the-art engineering labs, collaborative workspaces, and advanced testing environments tailored to AMD’s expanding product portfolio.

“Malaysia has long been a cornerstone of AMD’s global operations,” said Victor Peng, President of AMD’s Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group. “This new facility reflects our confidence in the region’s talent and its growing importance in the future of AI and semiconductor innovation.”

Aligning with Malaysia’s National Tech Vision

The launch aligns closely with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, the National Semiconductor Strategy, and the 13th Malaysia Plan, all of which aim to transform the country into a high-tech, knowledge-driven economy. AMD’s investment supports the government’s ambition to produce the first generation of “Made by Malaysia” chips—designed, developed, and tested locally.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who attended the launch event, hailed the facility as a “milestone in Penang’s evolution from a manufacturing base to a global innovation hub.”

Public-Private Synergy

The project received strong backing from InvestPenang and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), both of which emphasized AMD’s role in catalyzing local innovation, job creation, and global competitiveness.

“This is more than just a facility—it’s a signal to the world that Malaysia is ready to lead in the age of AI,” said Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman, CEO of MIDA.

Regional Impact and Future Outlook

AMD’s Penang expansion is expected to generate high-value employment, deepen local supply chains, and foster collaboration with universities and startups. It also complements AMD’s broader strategy to diversify its global footprint and tap into emerging markets with strong engineering talent.

As AI continues to reshape industries—from healthcare to autonomous systems—AMD’s Penang mega hub positions Southeast Asia at the forefront of this transformation.

HCLTech and AMD Forge Strategic Alliance to Develop Future-Ready Solutions Across AI, Digital and Cloud

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), a leader in high-performance and adaptive computing, have announced a strategic alliance to accelerate enterprise digital transformation worldwide through advanced solutions in AI, digital and cloud.

This collaboration combines the strengths of both companies to create a robust digital ecosystem that boosts enterprise digital transformation and enhances customer experience. By co-investing in innovation labs and training programs, HCLTech and AMD aim to provide enterprises with innovative tools that unlock new business opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.

The joint development centers established through this alliance will serve as testbeds for advanced technologies, conducting proof-of-concept tests to hasten the time-to-market for innovative enterprise tools. Workforce training and reskilling initiatives will ensure that enterprises are well-equipped to navigate the evolving digital landscape.

“Through this expanded collaboration, AMD and HCLTech can provide businesses across multiple industries with the leading-edge technology solutions they need to accelerate innovation and drive long-term growth. Combining HCLTech’s expertise in digital transformation with our industry-leading EPYC, Instinct and Ryzen PRO processors will enable us to provide enterprises with customized, future-ready solutions that maximize the potential of AI, cloud computing and advanced analytics,” said Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD.

"We are collaborating closely with our ecosystem partners such as AMD, a semiconductor leader, as well as hyperscalers, TechOEMs and ISVs - to deliver a full-stack cloud native innovation from silicon to application. By integrating AMD’s cutting-edge silicon innovations with our deep understanding of technology, we’re enabling enterprises to stay ahead of technology trends with greater agility, performance and long-term compatibility. This partnership empowers our clients to make smarter technology investments and accelerate their digital and AI-led transformations with confidence,” said C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech.

As digital transformation continues to reshape the business landscape, the HCLTech and AMD alliance is poised to play a pivotal role in helping enterprises navigate and thrive in this new era of technology-driven growth.

Jio Platforms, Nokia, AMD and Cisco to Build An Open AI Platform for Telecom

• The planned platform is a solutions-oriented, multi-domain intelligence framework aimed at enhancing network security and efficiency, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), along with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia, plans to build an Open Telecom AI Platform to redefine telecom operations with cutting-edge AI integration
• Technology from these industry leaders is pioneering the use of AI across its different forms including Agentic AI, general and domain specific LLMs and SLMs, and other non-GenAI ML techniques to set new standards for the future of telecom

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), in collaboration with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia, has announced the launch of an Open Telecom AI Platform. This initiative, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2025, aims to revolutionize the telecom industry by integrating AI and automation into every layer of network operations. This was announced by the companies at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. 

The platform will be LLM agnostic and utilize open APIs to optimize its functionality and capabilities. It combines agentic AI with Large Language Models (LLMs), domain-specific Small Language Models (SLMs), and non-GenAI machine learning techniques to enable end-to-end intelligence for network management and operations.

Reliance Jio will be the first customer to deploy this platform, creating a replicable reference architecture for the global service provider industry. The platform is designed to enhance network efficiency, security, and operational intelligence while creating new revenue opportunities for service providers.

 

This collaboration aims to transform networks into self-optimizing, customer-aware ecosystems that adapt in real-time, enhance user experiences, and create new service and revenue opportunities across the digital ecosystem.

The platform will support multiple LLMs, ensuring flexibility and adaptability across various applications. Domain-specific SLMs will be utilized to provide targeted intelligence for specific network functions.

Traditional machine learning methods i.e. Non-GenAI Machine Learning Techniques will be integrated to enable end-to-end intelligence for network management and operations.

In this collaboration for open telcos AI platform, AMD will contribute high-performance CPUs and GPUs to enhance the platform's scalability, security, and efficiency. Cisco will provide integrated solutions to support the platform's overall functionality. Nokia will bring its expertise in the areas of RAN, Core, Fixed Broadband, and Transport Technologies to ensure comprehensive AI integration across the network.

Jio Platforms (JPL) plays a pivotal role in the development and deployment of the Open Telecom AI Platform. Jio will be the first customer to deploy the platform, creating a replicable reference architecture for the global service provider industry.

These technologies will work together to create a centralized intelligence layer for telecom and digital services, optimizing network performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Jio will be the first customer to deploy the platform, creating a replicable reference architecture for the global service provider industry.

The platform is designed to enhance network efficiency, security, and operational intelligence while creating new revenue opportunities for service providers. Jio's involvement ensures that the platform is adaptable and scalable, meeting the needs of modern telecom operators.

AMD and Fujitsu Partner to Create Energy-Efficient Computing Platforms and Accelerate Open-Source AI Initiatives

On November 1, 2024, AMD and Fujitsu announced a strategic partnership to develop more sustainable computing infrastructure aimed at accelerating open-source Al initiatives.

The partnership aims for Sustainable Computing by focusing on creating energy-efficient computing platforms that combine Fujitsu's next-generation Arm-based FUJITSU-MONAKA processors with AMD's Instinct™ accelerators.

Further for accelerating Open-Source Artificial Intelligence (Al), the collaboration aims to advance the development of open-source Al software optimized for these new computing platforms. This will help expand the ecosystem and promote the societal implementation of Al. Engineering, Ecosystems, and Business: The partnership will focus

Additionally, the partnership will focus on three strategic areas – engineering innovative computing platforms, fostering an open-source ecosystem, and expanding business opportunities globally.

Fujitsu and AMD plan to jointly develop these computing platforms by 2027, offering more sustainable options in both hardware and software.

This collaboration is expected to bring together Fujitsu's advanced CPU technology and AMD's GPU technology to create a more sustainable and efficient Al/HPC platform ecosystem.

Fujitsu and AMD will also collaborate on marketing and co-creation with customers to offer these AI computing platforms globally. In addition, to expand AI use cases and promote the societal implementation of AI, based on the computing infrastructure of FUJITSU-MONAKA and AMD Instinct accelerators, both companies will collaborate to build an open and more sustainable AI/HPC platform ecosystem, including a joint customer center.

Through this collaboration, Fujitsu and AMD are bringing their respective world-leading technologies together and will promote open-source AI initiatives by offering more sustainable options in both hardware and software that can be utilized by many companies.

AMD Acquires ZT Systems for $4.9 Billion To Expand Its Data Center AI Capabilities

On Monday, AMD announced that it has signed of a definitive agreement to acquire ZT Systems, a leading provider of AI infrastructure for the world’s largest hyperscale computing companies, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $4.9 billion, inclusive of a contingent payment of up to $400 million based on certain post-closing milestones.

AMD expects the transaction to be accretive on a non-GAAP basis by the end of 2025.

This acquisition is expected to significantly enhance AMD's capabilities in the data center and AI markets. By integrating ZT Systems' expertise in custom server solutions, AMD aims to provide more comprehensive and innovative solutions to meet the growing demands of cloud and AI infrastructure.

This acquisition also positions AMD to better compete with other major players in the industry, such as Intel and NVIDIA, by expanding its market reach and strengthening its product offerings.

Upon completion of the acquisition, ZT Systems will join the AMD Data Center Solutions Business Group. ZT CEO Frank Zhang will lead the manufacturing business and ZT President Doug Huang will lead the design and customer enablement teams, both reporting to AMD Executive Vice President and General Manager Forrest Norrod.

ZT Systems is a prominent provider of server solutions, specializing in creating cloud-enabling server infrastructure for leading cloud and telecom providers. They design, manufacture, and deploy custom solutions that balance cost, capability, and creativity to meet complex server needs.

Founded in 1994, by Frank Zhang, and based in New Jersey, ZT Systems focuses on hyperscale cloud computing, cloud storage, artificial intelligence, and machine-to-machine transactions.

Initially, ZT Systems focused on providing custom server solutions for various industries. Their emphasis on quality and customization helped them build a strong reputation. Over the years, ZT Systems expanded its capabilities to address the needs of hyperscale cloud computing, AI, and telecom providers. The company leveraged its engineering expertise and global manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-performance, cost-effective solutions. Headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company continuously innovated, adapting to the rapidly changing technology landscape. It focused on developing solutions for complex compute, storage, and accelerator needs, ensuring they stayed ahead of industry trends.

Besides, ZT Systems formed strong partnerships with leading technology suppliers like NVIDIA and Intel, enhancing their ability to provide cutting-edge server solutions.

Last year in October, ZT Systems announced the acquisition of a new manufacturing site in the Greater Austin, Texas area. This facility is expected to bolster their production capabilities and support the growing demand for their advanced server solutions.

AMD Acquiring EU's Largest Private AI Lab for $665 Mn To Expand Enterprise AI Solutions Globally

AMD has recently made a announced that it is expanding its enterprise AI solutions by acquiring Silo AI, Europe's largest private AI lab. In an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $665 million, AMD is set to enhance its open-source AI software capabilities for efficient training and inference on AMD compute platforms.

Silo AI, based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in end-to-end AI-driven solutions, serving customers like Allianz, Philips, Rolls-Royce, and Unilever. Their expertise will further accelerate AMD's AI strategy, benefiting global customers with tailored AI models and solutions.

It is worth to note that Silo AI has been a pioneer in scaling large language model (LLM) training on LUMI, Europe’s fastest supercomputer powered by over 12,000 AMD Instinct MI250X GPUs.

Founded in 2017 by group of visionary individuals, Silo AI is Europe's largest private AI lab and on a mission to build a flagship AI company. They collaborate with industry leaders to create smarter products and businesses by integrating cutting-edge AI into core operations. The company expertise spans machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. Notably, they've successfully implemented over 200 AI solutions across diverse markets, serving clients like Allianz, Philips, Rolls-Royce, and Unilever.

Silo AI CEO and co-founder Peter Sarlin will continue to lead the Silo AI team as part of the AMD Artificial Intelligence Group, reporting to AMD senior vice president Vamsi Boppana. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2024.

“Across every industry, enterprises are looking for fast and effective ways to develop and deploy AI solutions for their unique business needs,” said Vamsi Boppana, senior vice president of the Artificial Intelligence Group at AMD. “Silo AI’s team of trusted AI experts and proven experience developing leadership AI models and solutions, including state-of-the-art LLMs built on AMD platforms, will further accelerate our AI strategy and advance the build-out and rapid implementation of AI solutions for our global customers.”

Silo AI has introduced the multilingual large language model (LLM) called Poro 34B. It addresses language bias in AI and exhibits best-in-class performance for low-resource languages while excelling in English. Silo AI has also launched Poro, a revolutionary open-source AI model with a special focus on European languages. Poro aims to extend multilingual AI capabilities significantly, empowering developers and researchers.

Silo AI marks the latest in a series of acquisitions and corporate investments to support the AMD AI strategy. AMD has invested over $125 million across a dozen AI companies in the last 12 months and also acquired Mipsology and Nod.ai to expand the AMD AI ecosystem, support partners and advance leadership AMD computing platforms.

In 2022, AMD completed the all-stock acquisition of Xilinx, a leading FPGA maker, in a deal worth $49 billion. This strategic move strengthens AMD's position in high-performance and adaptive computing, combining their complementary products and IP.

AMD also acquired Pensando Systems, enhancing their innovation and diversity. Pensando brings expertise in areas like smart networking and software-defined infrastructure.

AMD Launches New Spartan UltraScale+ Family FPGAs, Built for Cost-Sensitive Edge Applications

New FPGAs offer high I/O counts, power efficiency, and state-of-the-art security features for embedded vision, healthcare, industrial networking, robotics, and video applications

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has announced the AMD Spartan™ UltraScale+™ FPGA family, the newest addition to the extensive portfolio of AMD Cost-Optimized FPGAs and adaptive SoCs. Delivering cost and power-efficient performance for a wide range of I/O-intensive applications at the edge, Spartan UltraScale+ devices offer the industry’s highest I/O to logic cell ratio in FPGAs built in 28nm and lower process technologyi, deliver up to 30 percent lower total power consumption versus the previous generationii, and contain the most robust set of security featuresiii in the AMD Cost-Optimized Portfolio.

“For over 25 years the Spartan FPGA family has helped power some of humanity’s finest achievements, from lifesaving automated defibrillators to the CERN particle accelerator advancing the boundaries of human knowledge,” said Kirk Saban, corporate vice president, Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group, AMD. “Building on proven 16nm technology, the Spartan UltraScale+ family’s enhanced security and features, common design tools, and long product lifecycles further strengthen our market-leading FPGA portfolio and underscore our commitment to delivering cost-optimized products for customers.”

Flexible I/O Interfacing and Power Efficient Compute

Spartan UltraScale+ FPGAs are optimized for the edge, delivering high I/O counts and flexible interfaces which allow the FPGAs to seamlessly integrate and efficiently interface with multiple devices or systems to address the explosion of sensors and connected devices.

The family offers the industry’s highest I/O to logic cell ratio of FPGAs built on 28nm and below process technology, with up to 572 I/Os and voltage support up to 3.3V, enabling any-to-any connectivity for edge sensing and control applications. The proven 16nm fabric and support for a wide array of packaging, starting as small as 10x10mm, provide high I/O density in an ultra-compact footprint. The extensive AMD FPGA portfolio also provides the scalability to start with cost-optimized FPGAs and continue through to midrange and high-end products.

The Spartan UltraScale+ family is estimated to offer up to a 30 percent reduction in power compared to the 28nm Artix™ 7 family, through 16nm FinFET technology and hardened connectivity. They are the first AMD UltraScale+ FPGAs with a hardened LPDDR5 memory controller and PCIe® Gen4 x8 support, providing both power efficiency and future-ready capabilities for customers.

State-of-the-Art Security Features

Spartan UltraScale+ FPGAs offer the most state-of-the-art security features in the AMD Cost-Optimized FPGA portfolio.

• Protecting IP: Support for Post-Quantum Cryptography with NIST-approved algorithms offers state-of-the-art IP protection against evolving cyber-attacks and threats. A physical unclonable function provides each device with a unique fingerprint for added security.
• Preventing tampering: PPK/SPK key support helps manage obsolete or compromised security keys while differential power analysis helps protect against side-channel attacks. The devices contain a permanent tamper penalty to further protect against misuse.
• Maximizing uptime: Enhanced single-event upset performance helps fast and secure configuration with increased reliability for customers.

The entire AMD portfolio of FPGAs and adaptive SoCs are supported by the AMD Vivado™ Design Suite and Vitis™ Unified Software Platform, allowing hardware and software designers to leverage the productivity benefits of these tools and included IPs via a single designer cockpit from design to verification.

AMD Spartan UltraScale+ FPGA family sampling and evaluation kits are expected to be available in the first half of 2025. Documentation is available today with tools support starting with the AMD Vivado Design Suite in the fourth quarter of 2024.

About AMD

For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work, and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages.

AMD Unveils New Desktop Processors for Extreme PC Gaming and Creator Performance

Ryzen™ 8000G Series desktop processors bring immense performance for gamers and creators and unlocks new personal AI experiences with Ryzen AI

AMD bolsters desktop portfolio and extends unprecedented longevity of the AM4 platform with new Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors

Partners including Lenovo, Razer, Asus, and Acer introduce new AI PCs with AMD Ryzen™ 8040 Series mobile processors

A day before start of CES 2024, AMD  announced new products expanding its desktop portfolio, delivering premium experiences to gamers, content creators and everyday users through extraordinary performance and the power of personal AI processing. AMD is introducing the new AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series desktop processors for the AM5 platform, including the Ryzen™ 7 8700G, with the world’s most powerful built-in graphics.¹ AMD is also bringing the power of a dedicated AI neural processing unit (NPU) to desktop PC processors for the first time with the introduction of Ryzen™ AI to unlock more AI capabilities for consumers and improve productivity, efficiency, and advanced collaboration.

Building on the unprecedented longevity of socket AM4, AMD is introducing new Ryzen™ 5000 processors, offering users even more choices when it comes to building a system for productivity, gaming, or content creation. The new offerings include the new Ryzen 7 5700X3D, leveraging powerful 3D V-Cache™ technology to provide gamers with a massive boost in gaming performance.

"AMD continues to lead the AI hardware revolution by offering the broadest portfolio of processors with dedicated AI engines in the x86 market,” said Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group at AMD. “Last year at CES, we introduced the first dedicated AI engine in an x86 processor for the mobile market. This year, we are expanding our AI leadership to desktop computing through our Ryzen 8000G Series processors. We’re excited to lead the AI PC era together with our close OEM and ecosystem partners.”

AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series Desktop Processors Deliver Impressive Graphics and Productivity in a Single Package
AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series is the ultimate all-in-one desktop processor. Featuring up to eight cores and 16 threads, users can expect immense power and dominant performance for intensive workloads including gaming and content creation. These processors are optimized for efficiency with low power draw but don’t sacrifice performance or responsiveness. Built on top of AMD “Zen 4” architecture, the 8000G Series processors enable leadership energy efficiency while still leveraging the incredible speed of “Zen 4”.

At the top of the stack, AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700G features eight cores, 16 threads, 24MB of Cache, and Radeon™ 780M graphics. Meanwhile, AMD Ryzen™ 5 8600G offer six cores, 12 threads, 22MB of Cache, and Radeon 760M graphics. Both include AMD Ryzen™ AI technology, including the first NPU on a desktop PC processor, uniquely able to accelerate AI software capabilities in your PC to optimize AI workloads, improve AI processing efficiencies, and unlock exciting experiences like AI-powered noise cancellation.

All 8000G Series desktop processor models offer the fastest built-in graphics in its class with the impressive power of Radeon 700M.2 Gamers will benefit from impressive visual fidelity, providing a smooth AAA 1080p gaming experience at an affordable price point, and in small form factors. The Ryzen™ 7 8700G features Radeon 780M graphics with the fastest built-in graphics you can get in a desktop processor.³ The 8000G Series is perfect for those wanting to enter the AM5 ecosystem and enjoy a smooth 1080p experience today, with the option to upgrade with a discrete graphics card later for even higher fidelity gameplay.

The entire 8000G Series also features AMD EXPO™ technology, enabling higher memory frequencies and advanced timings to unlock smoother frame rates.⁴ Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) allows one-touch overclocking, giving users an extra CPU boost with increased power limits.5

AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series desktop processors are expected to be available to DIY customers, SI partners starting January 31st, 2024. OEM systems are expected to arrive in Q2 2024.

New AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processors Bring More Performance to Legacy Socket AM4 Platforms

For gaming enthusiasts seeking unparalleled performance, AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors are built on the proven "Zen 3" architecture, which optimizes performance with higher clock speeds and improved efficiency for a seamless gaming experience. AMD extends this series with four new processors: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X3D, AMD Ryzen™ 5 5700, AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600GT, and AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500GT.

The AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X3D is purpose-built for gamers looking for a massive boost in gaming performance. With eight cores and 16 threads, the processor leverages AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology to deliver an astonishing 100MB of on-chip memory, providing power and productivity gains for games and applications at any setting and any resolution.

The new Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors are expected to be available to DIY customers and SI partners starting January 31st, 2024.

OEM Partners Launch Additional Ryzen™ 8040 Series-Powered Laptops at CES
AMD OEM partners including ACER, ASUS, Lenovo, HP and Razer are introducing more AMD Ryzen™ 8040 Series-powered handheld gaming systems, gaming laptops and personal laptops, with incredible performance for gamers, professionals and consumers of all types, and unlocking AI-ready capabilities for content creation and everyday productivity.

First announced at the AMD “Advancing AI” event in December 2023, the Ryzen™ 8040 Series helps bring new AI PCs to market with its integrated Ryzen AI NPU on select models.

“Through our partnership with AMD, we are able to deliver seamless, AI-backed gaming experiences to customers,” said James Lin, general manager, Notebooks at Acer Inc. “Our latest Nitro V 16 laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors is a great example of how we’re bringing AI-ready gaming laptops to gamers everywhere. With Ryzen 8040 Series processors, we will deliver new and enhanced features equipping gamers with more immersive in-game experiences and a competitive edge.”

“We’re excited to launch the latest laptops, including the ROG Zephyrus G14 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and A16, all featuring Ryzen 8040 processors aimed at delivering the most exhilarating on-the-go gaming experiences to our customers,” said ASUS Co-CEO S.Y. Hsu. “We’ve completely redefined mobile gaming by partnering with AMD. The new Ryzen 8040 Series processors will provide customers with the highest quality gameplay for hours without drops in speed or game stuttering.”

“Lenovo and AMD have a long-standing partnership that continues to deliver to customers the power and flexibility they have come to expect,” said Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s vice president and general manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group. “This partnership has continued with the expansion of our product portfolio to include the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14", 9), Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (14", 9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (16", 9) all powered by new Ryzen 8040 processors to support the creative and productivity pursuits of today’s brightest thinkers and doers.”

"At HP, we are redefining the PC for the next generation of more personal computing, and partnering with AMD for our future solutions,” said Alex Cho, president, Personal Systems, HP Inc. “With AMD, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking, personalized experiences that revolutionize the way we live, work, and play.”

“The Ryzen 8040 Series processors represent a significant milestone for gamers looking for speed, performance and an AI accelerated experience,” said Travis Furst, head of Notebook and Accessories Division at Razer. “We are thrilled to launch the new Razer Blade 14, our most portable Razer Blade, integrating the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with Ryzen AI to provide gamers with an unparalleled mobile experience.”

¹An AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor with integrated Radeon 780M graphics is projected to have the fastest integrated desktop processor graphics in the world. Performance projection by AMD engineering staff. Engineering projections are not a guarantee of final performance. Specific projections are based on reference design platforms and are subject to change when final products are released in market. PXD-02.

²Each of the AMD Ryzen 8000G Series processors with integrated Radeon graphics are projected to have the fastest integrated desktop processor graphics in their respective classes. AMD defines the class as Ryzen 8000G Series processors, Intel Core i7-14700, Intel Core i5-14600, and Intel Core i3-141004 processors. Performance projections by AMD engineering staff as of October 2023. Engineering projections are not a guarantee of final performance. Specific projections are based on reference design platforms and are subject to change when final products are released in market. PXD-01.

³An AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor with integrated Radeon 780M graphics is projected to have the fastest integrated desktop processor graphics in the world. Performance projection by AMD engineering staff. Engineering projections are not a guarantee of final performance. Specific projections are based on reference design platforms and are subject to change when final products are released in market. PXD-02

⁴ Overclocking and/or Undervolting AMD processors and memory, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate outside of AMD’s published specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking / undervolting AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. GD-106.

Bengaluru Gets AMD's Largest Global Design Center; 500,000 Sq.Ft. Campus to Host ~3000 Engineers

The AMD Technostar R&D campus in Bengaluru is part of the $400 million India investment announced by the company at Semicon 2023

The 500,000-square-foot campus plans to host approximately 3000 engineers

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today inaugurated its largest global design center in Bengaluru, marking a milestone in the company's commitment to expand research, development, and engineering operations in India. The state-of-the-art campus plans to host approximately 3,000 AMD engineers in the coming years, focused on the design and development of semiconductor technology including 3D stacking, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more.

The campus was inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Cabinet Minister for Railways, Telecommunications, Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. AMD executive leaders including Mark Papermaster, executive vice president and chief technology officer; David Wang, senior vice president of GPU technologies and engineering; Brian Amick, senior vice president of central engineering; and Andrej Zdravkovic, chief software officer and senior vice president of GPU technologies along with the AMD India leadership team were present.

The AMD Technostar campus is part of the company’s $400 million investment in India over the next five years, announced at Semicon India 2023. The campus will serve as a centre of excellence for the development of leadership products across high-performance CPUs for the data center and PCs, data center and gaming GPUs, and adaptive SoCs and FPGAs for embedded devices.

The 500,000-square-foot campus and office space celebrates Indian art and craft, with huddle spaces and conference rooms designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The space features modern R&D labs spread over 60,000-square-feet and a large demo centre for visitors to experience AMD products and solutions. The campus also includes a cafeteria acoustically engineered to host gatherings of more than 2000 employees and a gym and a yoga centre to promote the holistic health and well-being of AMD employees.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Communications & Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India said, “India's semiconductor program launched under the leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays strong emphasis on supporting the design and talent ecosystem for semiconductors. AMD setting up its largest design center in Bengaluru is a testament to the confidence global companies have in India.”

Mark Papermaster, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, AMD said, “We are pleased to inaugurate our largest global design center in Bengaluru today. This investment strengthens our relationship with India and showcases our confidence in the exceptional engineering talent that the country has to offer. The relentless pursuit of engineering excellence and innovation is the cornerstone of our success. This new design center will help propel technology and product development across the AMD portfolio, fueling the next generation of high performance, adaptive and AI computing solutions for our customers around the world.”

Jaya Jagadish, India Country Head, AMD said, “The India Design Centre started with a handful of employees in 2004. Today, 25% of AMD’s global workforce is located in India and they support the development of AMD leadership products for data center, gaming, PC and embedded customers. This new facility marks the next milestone in our growth journey to be a significant contributor in the advancement of semiconductors.”

Deepak Agarwal, Bengaluru Site Lead, AMD said, “I feel extremely proud to be the site head of our new Technostar campus. It is more than just a state-of-the-art building. It is the embodiment of our mission to build great products that accelerate next generation computing experiences. The campus will provide a great workspace for our India teams to be creative and innovative in their pursuit to support the company’s growth as a high performance and adaptive computing leader.”

AMD Acquiring Indians Founded Nod.ai, An Open-Source AI Software Startup

Nod.ai to bolster AMD open-source software strategy

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), a California, US based multinational semiconductor company today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Nod.ai to expand the company’s open AI software capabilities. The addition of Nod.ai will bring an experienced team that has developed an industry-leading software technology that accelerates the deployment of AI solutions optimized for AMD Instinct™ data center accelerators, Ryzen™ AI processors, EPYC™ processors, Versal™ SoCs and Radeon™ GPUs to AMD.

The acquisition strongly aligns with the AMD AI growth strategy centered on an open software ecosystem that lowers the barriers of entry for customers through developer tools, libraries and models.

Founded in 2013, by Anush Elangovan and Harsh Menon, nod focus on Machine Intelligence, and enables its customers to effectively and efficiently train and deploy Machine Learning models using advanced Compiler and Code Generation Technologies.

Prior to establishing nod, Anush has worked on the first Google ARM Chrome book. He is an engineering graduate from Madurai Kamraj University Tamil Nadu, India as well as MS from Arizona State and a Bachelor’s from Mepco Schlenk Engineering College in India. While Harsh is a Stanford graduate and was an early employee at Zee.Aero / KittyHawk and worked on flying cars.

nod had raised about $36.5 million in total funding from several investors including 8Square Capital, Atlantic Bridge, Pointguard Ventures and Walden International.

“The acquisition of Nod.ai is expected to significantly enhance our ability to provide AI customers with open software that allows them to easily deploy highly performant AI models tuned for AMD hardware,” said Vamsi Boppana, senior vice president, Artificial Intelligence Group at AMD. “The addition of the talented Nod.ai team accelerates our ability to advance open-source compiler technology and enable portable, high-performance AI solutions across the AMD product portfolio. Nod.ai’s technologies are already widely deployed in the cloud, at the edge and across a broad range of end point devices today.”

“At Nod.ai, we are a team of engineers focused on problem solving — quickly – and moving at pace in an industry of constant change to develop solutions for the next set of problems,” said Anush Elangovan, co-founder and CEO, Nod.ai. “Our journey as a company has cemented our role as the primary maintainer and major contributor to some of the world's most important AI repositories, including SHARK, Torch-MLIR and OpenXLA/IREE code generation technology. By joining forces with AMD, we will bring this expertise to a broader range of customers on a global scale.”

Nod.ai delivers optimized AI solutions to top hyperscalers, enterprises and startups. The compiler-based automation software capabilities of Nod.ai’s SHARK software reduce the need for manual optimization and the time required to deploy highly performant AI models to run across a broad portfolio of data center, edge and client platforms powered by AMD CDNA™, XDNA™, RDNA™ and “Zen” architectures.

Last year in February, AMD acquired Xilinx, Inc., a semiconductor company for $50 billion. Xilinx is known for inventing the first commercially viable field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and creating the first fabless manufacturing model.

The Esports Club Joins Hands with AMD and Lenovo to make the TEC Challenger Series Largest Valorant Event In India

• LG Ultragear TEC Challenger Series Powered by Ideapad Gaming and AMD
• Prize money of the tournament staggeringly increased by 33%
• LG Ultragear, AMD & Lenovo are key partners for the event
• A total prize pool of INR 9 lakhs for the entire series

Bangalore, 8th October, 2020: The Esports Club, a Bangalore based esports platform today announced its partnership with Lenovo in the ongoing Valorant tournament, 'LG Ultragear TEC Challenger Series' Powered by AMD which started on 15th August 2020. The new partnership comes after 2 successful editions of the TEC Challenger Series that saw over 400 teams competing for INR 1.5 Lakhs each month!

After the two successful events, The Esports Club has joined hands with Lenovo as their third key partner as they look to elevate the event and increase the prize pool for players. The prize money, which was earlier 1.5 Lakh per series, has been staggeringly increased by nearly 33% to INR 2 Lakhs per series with the champion taking home INR 1 Lakh! The total prize money in the 'LG Ultragear TEC Challenger Series' now stands at INR 9 Lakhs with INR 2 Lakhs for each of the next 3 events set to run every month from October till December 2020. Interested gamers can signup on The Esports Club Website.

Ishaan Arya, Co Founder, The Esports Club; "We are extremely excited to welcome Lenovo on board as a partner for the TEC Challenger Series. With the joint vision of maturing the esports community in India, we look forward to creating bigger and better opportunities for our community with this strategic partnership".

Mukesh Bajpai, India Marketing Head - AMD, said, "High performance gaming is a key forte for AMD and we have always understood the pulse of gamers and catered to their changing needs. The TEC Challenger Series is a tremendous opportunity to interact with the rapidly growing gaming community in India. We are pleased to continue our strong collaboration with Lenovo in this tournament with notebooks powered by AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors empowering gamers to push their boundaries even further."

Amit Doshi, Chief Marketing Officer, Lenovo; "We are committed to providing a premium gaming experience to all our users. The partnership with The Esports Club is one step in that direction. Over the last few years, we have worked on bringing powerful gaming devices to India and creating and supporting multiple platforms for the community to engage in. We recently launched our IdeaPad Gaming 3 Notebook, powered by Ryzen 7 processor built for gamers to support with their gaming and multitasking. We are also gearing up to launch several other gaming notebooks powered with AMD later this year.The TEC Challenger Series for Valorant gives us an amazing platform to reach and engage with the esports community while also contributing to the esports growth in India."

Lenovo™ IdeaPad™ Gaming 3 is engineered with AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series processors, up to 4GB graphics, DDR4 memory and PCIe SSD storage options. With up to 8 ultra-responsive cores, the device provides the new standard for gaming performance in innovative, thin and light laptops. It projects a quiet and serene confidence with smooth, crystal-clear visuals and seamless gameplay that stays cool through improved 5th Generation thermals. The IdeaPad Gaming 3 is also stunning visually turned on or off with an up to 120 Hz clear FHD display and an advanced gaming keyboard housed in an iridescent Chameleon Blue or slick Onyx Black that refracts light at the nano-molecular level—for a gaming PC that truly catches the eye.

Mansoor 'Nabu' Ahmed ; Director of Esports, The Esports Club; " The response to the TEC Challenger series has been phenomenal. Valorant in India is at a critical stage of development and we're happy to be in a position where we can help provide a stable competitive platforms for teams as they gear up for an exciting future in esports"

The TEC Challenger Series format fits with The Esports Club's strategy to create long term and sustainable esports IP's that give players a recurring opportunity to play, improve, and win. The company is investing in the future of Valorant and working closely in sync with publisher Riot Games to help support the budding esports ecosystem with multiple tournaments and opportunities for players during its 5 months long tournament.The tournament has been received very well by players and fans alike with nearly One Million Views amassed on the official livestreams of the first two events with the trend set to grow with the new partnership with Lenovo.