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If you're upset about the dire lack of consumer RAM knocking around, this 480 GB Intel GPU isn't going to…
Intel has unveiled its new GPU D-Series, codenamed 'Crescent Island', featuring up to 480 GB of LPDDR5X memory. This AI-focused GPU is designed for inference workloads, offering a balance of memory capacity, compute performance, and power efficiency for data center deployment. The article notes the significant amount of memory compared to consumer GPUs and expresses concern that production lines may be diverted from gaming hardware to AI use cases.
Morning Tech Bits
The world's smallest GPU silicon, TinyGPU v2.0, has successfully passed real-world testing, rendering 3D graphics at up to 15 FPS. Samsung's latest report indicates that the ongoing RAM crisis is expected to continue.
Evening Tech Bits
NVIDIA has reorganized its gaming segment under edge computing and reported a 29% revenue increase from Blackwell workstations. However, sales of gaming GPUs have slowed due to high memory prices. AMD has commenced production.
Elon Musk's aerospace and AI company reportedly plans to make its own GPUs, though I doubt you'll one day be enjoying a SpaceX graphics card in your rig
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly planning to manufacture its own Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), according to a review of its S-1 filing. While the article speculates these chips will be primarily for AI workloads rather than gaming, the move signifies a substantial capital expenditure in hardware development. This endeavor is part of a larger effort involving Tesla and Intel's Terafab project for advanced chip manufacturing.
AI Yi-Yi!
A shoe company is reportedly purchasing Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and shifting its focus towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. This unusual pivot was highlighted in a recent report, drawing attention to the growing demand for AI-related hardware across various industries.
Evening Tech Bits
Intel's market capitalization reached its highest point in 25 years, exceeding $300 billion, driven by strong performance in CPUs, AI, and foundry services. The company's Arc GPUs are also seeing improved compatibility and performance.