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AMD business and news from across the web.- Evening Tech BitsIntel's upcoming Z970 and Z990 chipsets are expected to consume up to 14W at peak load, featuring increased PCIe 5.0 support. Meanwhile, AMD claims its Zen 6 architecture will offer a 256-core design, positioning itself competitively against Nvidia.
- Morning Tech BitsThis article rounds up recent tech news, including a discovery of an AMD artifact belonging to former CEO Rory Read and updates for Microsoft PowerToys and Visual Studio Code. The piece highlights a specific version update for PowerToys and Visual Studio Code.
Redditor finds AMD museum piece that once belonged to ex-CEO Rory Read, stashed away in a basementA Redditor working as an HVAC technician discovered a PC in a customer's basement that appears to be a parting gift for former AMD CEO Rory Read, signed by employees including Lisa Su. The unopened computer, a prebuilt featuring an AMD Radeon R9 285, dates back to around 2014, when Read stepped down. The PC was found in its original packaging, suggesting it was never used.
Asha Sharma Says Xbox Has to Think Differently About Helix PricingXbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the gaming industry is facing a crisis in hardware pricing due to shortages and exponential cost increases for memory and storage. She indicated that Xbox will explore innovative and flexible pricing and storage options for its upcoming Project Helix console to ensure affordability and broader consumer access, moving away from a purely 'premium' experience.
Linux driver for vintage AMD GPUs gets an update with a helping hand from Copilot AI, keeping old hardware alive and…An open-source Linux driver for vintage AMD Terascale architecture GPUs, specifically the R600 Gallium3D package for Mesa, has received an update. The refactoring of the shader compiler code was assisted by Microsoft's Copilot AI, helping to maintain support for hardware dating back to 2007.
'The thing that gives me hope is there is an enormous amount of capacity being built' - AMD's head of Ryzen and Radeon is pinning hopes of an end to the memory crisis on a supply ramp into 2028AMD's David McAfee expressed hope that the memory crisis, exacerbated by AI demand, could ease by 2028 as manufacturers ramp up DDR5 production. While acknowledging the significant capacity being built, McAfee noted that the unprecedented demand from AI and server refreshes makes it uncertain if supply will meet future needs. Other industry figures and companies like Samsung and SK hynix are also investing in new facilities, though they cautiously manage risks of oversupply.
2026 is shaping up to be one of the worst years ever for new graphics cards as Nvidia's RTX 50 Super Series refresh…New rumors suggest that Nvidia's RTX 50 Super Series graphics cards, initially rumored for late 2026, have been delayed to early 2027, potentially launching at CES. So far in 2026, only minor revisions like the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE and laptop-specific Nvidia RTX 5070 12 GB have been released, with next-generation architectures from both AMD and Nvidia not expected until late 2027 or 2028.- Business and FinanceThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating a potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Separately, AMD has reportedly met its 2030 earnings targets two years ahead of schedule, indicating strong financial performance.
- Hardware ReviewsThis article features reviews of various hardware components, including the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU with a focus on its maximum cache, and the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 and Dark Rock Pro 6 CPU coolers. It also briefly mentions the Brother MFC-L8970CDW printer.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
New rumour claims with '100%' confidence that AMD's next-gen Zen 6 desktop CPU will run at over 6.5 GHzNew rumors suggest AMD's upcoming Zen 6 desktop CPUs, codenamed Medusa, will exceed 6.5 GHz, setting a new record for factory-spec processors. This potential clock speed increase is attributed to the use of TSMC's cutting-edge N2 silicon. The leak also indicates a possible increase in core count to 12 cores per die, potentially leading to 24 cores in top-tier consumer CPUs.
AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs not out until late 2027 or even early 2028 according to new report citing graphics card…A new report suggests AMD's RDNA 5 graphics cards may not launch until late 2027 or early 2028, potentially breaking the traditional two-year release cadence. This delay, along with Nvidia's similar timeline for its next-gen Rubin GPUs, is partly attributed to the ongoing AI boom impacting chip production and pricing. The extended wait could lead to more affordable hardware if chip prices stabilize, but there's also a risk of both late and expensive releases.
If these new Nvidia RTX 50 Super series rumors are true, it could a death knell for AMD GPUsNew rumors suggest Nvidia will release a refreshed RTX 50 Super series of graphics cards with increased VRAM as early as the start of 2027. This potential lineup, including models like the RTX 5070 Super and RTX 5060 Super with 18GB and 12GB of VRAM respectively, could significantly impact AMD's market position. The increased VRAM aims to address performance limitations seen in current-generation cards with demanding titles.
Intel Nova Lake-S photo leak shows what the company's new gaming CPUs will look likeA leaked photo reveals the underside of Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S gaming CPUs, showcasing the new LGA 1954 motherboard socket. These new chips are expected to offer significant performance improvements over the current Core Ultra 200 lineup and may launch by late 2024 or early 2025, potentially challenging AMD's top-tier gaming processors.
AMD's next generation of Radeon GPUs might not launch until 2028, according to its partnersAccording to sources from AMD's graphics card partners, the next generation of RDNA 5 GPUs may not launch until late 2027 or even 2028, a significant delay from previous expectations. This potential launch window, coupled with current high GPU prices and demand from AI data centers, means a longer wait for refreshed competition in the PC gaming hardware market. Nvidia's RTX 5000 series refresh is also reportedly delayed to a similar timeframe.
Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis system requirementsThe system requirements for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis have been revealed, indicating a need for hardware comparable to modern games. Minimum GPU requirements include an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700, with recommended specs featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. The game will require 16GB of RAM and 80GB of storage, with no specific SSD requirement mentioned but recommended.- Morning Tech BitsAMD has not yet decided on bringing FSR 4.1 to RDNA 3.5 GPUs, a statement that appears to contradict previous information. Additionally, the article notes a problem with DisplayPort 2.1 cables.
- Hardware ReviewsThis article features reviews of various PC hardware components, including the NZXT H6 RGB+ case, the TRYX FLOVA F50 case, and the ASUS ROG RYUO IV 360 ARGB CPU cooler. It also includes a review of AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card.
AMD says that no decision has been made about bringing FSR 4.1 to RDNA 3.5 GPUs, which seems to contradict AMD also saying that it has no current plans to do so because of hardware reasonsAMD has provided conflicting statements regarding the future of its FSR 4.1 technology on RDNA 3.5 GPUs. Initially, a senior executive suggested no plans for implementation due to hardware limitations, but another figure later stated no decision has been made. The company claims to be listening to customer feedback on the matter.
The overclocking headroom in AMD's Radeon 7000-series GPUs 'was certainly not accidental... the core of Radeon has to be all about value to the end user'AMD's David McAfee stated that the overclocking headroom in their Radeon 7000-series GPUs, specifically the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, was intentional. He explained that AMD's strategy is to provide value to end-users by allowing them room for experimentation and customization, a philosophy they are applying to future product generations.