Tag: AMD


  • Intel and AMD Unveil New x86 Changes: FRED, AVX10, ACE, and ChkTag Drive Safer, Faster Processing

    Intel and AMD Unveil New x86 Changes: FRED, AVX10, ACE, and ChkTag Drive Safer, Faster Processing

    New x86 Enhancements Aimed at Security and Performance Intel and AMD are continuing to push the x86 instruction set forward as Arm and RISC‑V expand their footholds in modern computing. In the latest disclosures from the x86 ecosystem advisory group (EAG) founders, the two chip giants are rolling out a set of standardized instructions designed…

  • AMD FSR 4 Deep Dive: Is Unofficial Support Worth It on Older GPUs?

    AMD FSR 4 Deep Dive: Is Unofficial Support Worth It on Older GPUs?

    Overview: FSR 4 lands on older GPUs through community hacks AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) has sparked interest beyond officially supported hardware after an accidental source code release. Modders quickly created DLL injections to enable FSR 4 on RDNA 2 (Radeon 6000 series) and RDNA 3 (Radeon 7000 series) GPUs, including various APU…

  • Intel and AMD Details New x86 Improvements to Keep the Instruction Set Relevant

    Intel and AMD Details New x86 Improvements to Keep the Instruction Set Relevant

    Intel and AMD Push Forward with New x86 Improvements In a move aimed at keeping the x86 instruction set relevant in an era where Arm and RISC‑V are gaining ground, Intel and AMD have been quietly laying groundwork through the x86 ecosystem advisory group (EAG). A year after the group’s formation, engineers on both sides…

  • Intel and AMD Reveal x86 Improvements to Keep Chips Relevant

    Intel and AMD Reveal x86 Improvements to Keep Chips Relevant

    Intel and AMD Unveil Concrete x86 Enhancements Through Ecosystem Group In a coordinated move to keep x86 computing competitive against rising alternatives like Arm, Intel and AMD announced a set of performance, security, and reliability improvements aimed at the x86 instruction set architecture. The announcements, timed to mark the one-year anniversary of the x86 Ecosystem…

  • Intel and AMD Unveil x86 Improvements to Bolster Performance, Security

    Intel and AMD Unveil x86 Improvements to Bolster Performance, Security

    Intel and AMD Unveil a Year of x86 Improvements In a coordinated move to keep x86 computing relevant amid rising demand for alternative architectures, Intel and AMD announced a set of performance, security, and reliability enhancements slated for future x86 processors. Marking the one-year anniversary of the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group (x86 EAG), the companies…

  • x86 Improvements: Intel and AMD Unveil FRED, AXV10, ChkTag

    x86 Improvements: Intel and AMD Unveil FRED, AXV10, ChkTag

    Overview: A Year of x86 Ecosystem Collaboration In a bid to keep x86 computing competitive amid rising alternatives like Arm, Intel and AMD outlined their latest performance, security, and reliability enhancements to the x86 instruction set architecture. The announcements, timed to the one-year anniversary of the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, emphasize a collaborative push to…

  • ETH Researchers Reveal RMPocalypse: A Flaw in Confidential Cloud Computing

    ETH Researchers Reveal RMPocalypse: A Flaw in Confidential Cloud Computing

    Overview: The Rise of Confidential Cloud Computing Cloud services have become essential for individuals and businesses alike, enabling secure storage and processing of data remotely. For highly sensitive workloads—such as healthcare or financial data—cloud providers offer confidential computing environments. These environments are designed so that neither the cloud provider nor the host operating system can…

  • A tangled web of AI deals fans fears of a Silicon Valley bubble

    A tangled web of AI deals fans fears of a Silicon Valley bubble

    Overview: The AI bubble debate lands in Silicon Valley The dialogue around the AI sector’s meteoric rise has shifted from triumph to consternation. As major players assemble vast coalitions of capital, critics question whether the valuation of AI startups and open-­source models reflects real earnings potential or a wave of financial engineering. At the center…

  • Dow Jones Advances as OpenAI-AMD Deal Fuels AMD Rally and Bitcoin Reaches New High

    Dow Jones Advances as OpenAI-AMD Deal Fuels AMD Rally and Bitcoin Reaches New High

    Stocks Rise on OpenAI-AMD News as Dow Jones Edges Higher The mood in U.S. equity markets improved Monday as investors welcomed a surprise partnership between OpenAI and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), signaling stronger demand for AI-related hardware. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted gains, helped by a rally in tech components and a broader appetite…

  • Dow Jones Rallies as AMD Surges on OpenAI Deal; Bitcoin Reaches Record High While Gold and Crypto ETFs Attract Demand

    Dow Jones Rallies as AMD Surges on OpenAI Deal; Bitcoin Reaches Record High While Gold and Crypto ETFs Attract Demand

    Market Snapshot: Stocks Advance as Tech and AI Memos Drive Momentum Stock markets opened the week with a broad, primarily positive tilt as investors weighed big tech moves and the latest signals from the AI sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led gains in early trade, buoyed by upbeat earnings chatter and expectations of continued…