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No GPU Upgrade Needed as Upscaling and Tweaks Lift FPS
Engadget details how to boost FPS on older GPUs with DLSS, FSR, frame generation and settings optimization without upgrading.
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Mesa 26.3 Merges Anti-Lag Support Into RADV to Cut Latency
Valve-developed VK_AMD_anti_lag support merges into RADV in Mesa 26.3, strengthening latency reduction with a generic framework.
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Valve Revives Decade-Old AMD GPUs for Linux Gaming
Valve's Kristof moves GCN 1.0/1.1 to AMDGPU, fixing display and power management to improve Linux gaming.
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Linux 7.3 Improves Strix Halo NUMA Performance
Ubuntu 26.10 comparison of Linux 7.2 vs 7.3 shows improved NUMA on Strix Halo with minor graphics and latency gains.
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SMT Performance Comparison: Xeon 678X vs Threadripper 9980X
Explaining the setup and aim of testing SMT on/off for the Xeon 678X and Threadripper 9980X under identical conditions.
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Mesa 26.2.3 Released with Support for AMD GFX1171
Mesa 26.2.3 released with AMD GFX1171 support and bug fixes for RadeonSI, RADV, Intel ANV and more.
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AMD Releases SEV-TIO Linux Patches for EPYC Venice
AMD publishes 17 Linux patches enabling SEV-TIO TDISP for EPYC 9006 Venice, focusing on device assignment protection for PCIe 6.0 and beyond.
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AMD ESMTP Blocks SMT Threats on EPYC, Linux Support Begins
AMD begins Linux support for ESMTP, an SMT protection feature for SEV-SNP VMs, likely new in the EPYC 9006 Venice generation.
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Running CUDA on AMD GPUs Demonstrated on RX 9060 XT
An attempt to run CUDA assets on AMD GPUs in Windows by linking ZLUDA and HIP has emerged. Demonstrated on the RX 9060 XT.
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New Kindle Jailbreak SpiderCat and High-Performance NAS Arrive
Roundup of Kindle jailbreak SpiderCat, Xteink X3 printer mod, high-performance NAS, and Lenovo long-term tablet.
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AMD Launches Ryzen 5 5500F and 7500 Starting at $99
AMD launches the $99 Ryzen 5 5500F and $189 7500 in the U.S., supporting budget DIY builds on AM4 and AM5.
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AMD Expands Rust Across Entire GPU Stack, Forms Elite Team
AMD forms elite team to expand Rust across its entire GPU stack, from firmware to drivers and compilers, as NVIDIA makes similar moves.
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New Onimusha Tested on 31 CPUs, X3D Fastest
31 CPUs tested in Capcom's new 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword.' X3D beats flagships by ~10%, while 12-core chips underperform.
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AMDGPU Splits Off HDMI Passive VRR Support, Targets Linux 7.4
AMD has split off its HDMI Passive VRR patches for AMDGPU to curb blanking and flicker, targeting integration in Linux 7.4.
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AMD P-State Linux Patch Improves Minimum Gaming FPS by 31%
Meta kernel hacker David Vernet proposes the epp_boost feature for the AMD P-State driver, improving low FPS on Steam Deck by 31.8%.
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AMD PMF Test Tool to Be Added to Linux 7.3 Kernel
AMD Platform Management Framework (PMF) testing and debugging tool "test_amd_pmf" is expected to be added to the source tree in the next Linux 7.3 kernel cycle. Useful for verifying user presence detection and thermal characteristics.
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AMD ROCm.AI Aims to Surpass CUDA in AI Code Optimization
AMD unveils its new AI-optimized platform "ROCm.AI," leveraging frontier models for automatic tuning to break through CUDA's dominance in GPU programming.
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AMD ROCm Shifts to a Six-Week Release Cycle
At the "Advancing AI" event, AMD announced a shift in the ROCm release cycle from quarterly to every six weeks, with the next release set for August, featuring new AI software.
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AMD to Release Zen 7 "Florence" in 2028 and Zen 8 "Ravenna" in 2030
AMD unveiled its CPU roadmap at the Advancing AI event. Following the 256-core EPYC with Zen 6 Venice, Zen 7 "Florence" is set for 2028, and Zen 8 "Ravenna" for 2030, with a focus on AI enhancements and specialized CPU strategies.
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AMD Lemonade 11.5: Local AI Server Equipped with Router Functionality
AMD-backed open-source local AI server "Lemonade" updated to v11.5. The new version introduces Lemonade Router, multi-step jobs, and MCP client functionality.
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AMD Submits AVX10_V2_AUX Support Patches to GCC
AMD's compiler engineer has submitted patches to GCC to support the AVX10_V2_AUX ISA, adding instructions for converting compressed data formats like FP4 and FP6, aimed at accelerating AI workloads. This follows Intel's ACE patches and highlights growing collaboration within the x86 ecosystem.
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AMD Medusa Point Sets Record as Fastest x86 Chip on Geekbench
AMD's next-gen mobile APU, "Medusa Point," scored 3,329 in single-core performance on Geekbench, surpassing all x86 mobile chips and rivaling desktop CPUs.
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AMD Linux Driver Moves to Eliminate BUG() with Submission of 30 Patches
AMDGPU driver maintainer Alex Deucher submits 30 patches to replace BUG() macros, which cause kernel panics, with warnings or errors, enhancing stability and security.
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AMD Initiates GPU Driver Updates for Linux 7.3
AMD submits new patches for AMDGPU/AMDKFD drivers to DRM-Next for Linux 7.3 kernel cycle, including compute pipe reset and GPU recovery improvements.
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AMD RX 7900 XTX Engineering Sample Found in Second-Hand Market
A red PCB engineering sample of the RX 7900 XTX was discovered in the second-hand market. Equipped with debug connectors like JTAG and I2C, its specs resemble the RX 7900 GRE, offering a rare glimpse into the development process of RDNA 3.
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GCC 16.2 Bugfix Release Set for Early August
GCC 16.2 release plan announced, targeting August 7. Likely to become default compiler for Ubuntu 26.10 and Fedora 45, includes important fixes like Intel Diamond Rapids AMX-TF32 removal.
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AMD EXPO ULL Memory Launches at Prices Far Above Expectations
G.Skill's next-generation DDR5 memory "Trident Z5 NeoX" hits the retail market. AMD had claimed that EXPO ULL would be priced "effectively the same" as standard models, but in reality, it's carrying up to an 80% premium over regular products.
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AMD to Reinstate TSME Memory Encryption on Ryzen 9000 CPUs
AMD will restore TSME memory encryption for non-PRO Ryzen 9000 CPUs in July through a BIOS update, following community feedback.
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AMD Acquires MEXT to Obtain Memory Tiering Technology
AMD acquires MEXT, a company with AI-based memory tiering technology that makes NAND flash function as DRAM, aiming to address memory constraints and reduce costs in data centers.
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AMD GFX1156, Preparations Advance in Mesa 26.2 – Possibly a New RDNA 3.5 APU
Support for AMD's new GPU IP block GFX1156 (RDNA 3.5 series) has been added to Mesa 26.2. This codename, also being prepared in the Linux 7.2 kernel, is highly likely for the next-gen APU.
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AVX-512 Boosts Linux RAID Performance by Up to 41%
Google Linux kernel expert Eric Biggers has implemented an AVX-512-optimized xor_gen() function for software RAID, achieving up to a 41% performance improvement on the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.
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AMD Adds Initial Support for UFS Host Controller Driver in Linux 7.2
For the first time, an AMD device ID is added to the UFS host controller PCI driver "ufshcd-pci" in the Linux 7.2 kernel, expanding support beyond Intel.