AMD has announced the launch of its latest chips specialized in artificial intelligence during the “Advancing AI 2024” event held in San Francisco. The company aims to strengthen its position in the AI market against competitors like Nvidia and Intel, and increase its market share.
At the event, AMD revealed the fifth generation of the “EPYC” processors designed for AI servers, and introduced the “Instinct MI325X” processor aimed at accelerating AI applications. The company also showcased the “Ryzen AI PRO 300” processor series designed for enterprise computers.
One of the key announcements at the event was the “EPYC 9965” processor, priced at $14,800. According to the company, this processor outperforms Intel’s “Xeon” processors in some applications, with various performance improvements.
As for the “MI325X” AI acceleration processor, AMD mentioned that it surpasses Nvidia’s “H200” processor, featuring 256GB of HBM3E memory and a higher bandwidth, significantly enhancing AI performance.
Companies like Dell and Lenovo are expected to introduce systems based on the “MI325” processor by the first quarter of 2025. AMD is also preparing to launch the next generation of the “MI350X” processor in the second half of next year, while Nvidia is set to release servers based on the “Blackwell” processors.
Competition among major companies in the data center sector is intensifying, with AMD, Nvidia, and Intel seeking to capitalize on the current momentum in the AI field. This competition has led to significant revenues, with AMD achieving record sales of $2.8 billion in the last quarter, while Nvidia surpassed with revenues of $26.3 billion.
In the desktop computer sector, AMD introduced the “Ryzen AI PRO 300” processor, which the company claims offers 40% better performance compared to Intel’s “Core Ultra 7 165U” processor. However, demand for AI-powered computers is still below expectations, amid a decline in global PC shipments.
