At Compex 2024 in Taipei, AMD unveils the new Ryzen 9,000 CPUs, featuring the Zen 5 core on the AM5 platform. These processors support the latest technologies like PCIE 5 and DDR5, delivering improved performance and efficiency. The Ryzen 9 9950X is showcased as the fastest consumer CPU with 16 cores, 32 threads, and up to 5.67 GHz boost. AMD continues to support Socket AM4 with new Ryzen 5,000 CPUs while also announcing plans to support Socket AM5 through 2027, ensuring a long-term upgrade path for enthusiasts.
AMD also introduces the third gen Ryzen AI processors, including the STRIX processor for ultra-thin notebooks. This processor combines the new Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XD NNA 2 NPU to deliver enhanced AI performance in a power-efficient manner. The rise of AI-enabled PC applications is highlighted, with partnerships with leading software developers to accelerate adoption across various industries.
Partners like HP and Lenovo showcase their upcoming products powered by the third gen Ryzen AI processors. HP presents the new omnibook integrating the Ryzen AI 300 series for enhanced performance and user experiences. Lenovo teases a new Yoga laptop powered by the third gen Ryzen AI, promising significant advancements in AI computing and exclusive Lenovo features.
Chairman Johnny She from Asus announces the launch of cutting-edge laptops powered by the third gen Ryzen AI processors. These laptops feature the world’s most powerful MPU with 50 TOPS, offering higher AI performance than competing products. Additionally, the fifth gen Epic processor ‘Turin’ is previewed, featuring 192 cores and 384 threads built on three and six nanometer process technology for improved performance in scientific and AI workloads.
Turin demonstrates superior performance in scientific simulations and AI inferencing tasks, showcasing its potential in drug research, material science, and AI applications. The demo emphasizes Turin’s scalability and efficiency in handling multiple AI workloads simultaneously, outperforming competitors in terms of throughput and latency. With a planned launch in the second half of the year, AMD aims to continue pushing the boundaries of performance in high-performance computing and AI applications.
