AMD's new power management tools for EPYC 9004 and 8004 series CPUs offer IT directors more granular control over data center performance and power efficiency allowing users:

• Workload Optimization: The tools allow for fine-tuning of individual workloads to match their specific needs, ensuring optimal performance and energy consumption.
• Telemetry and Parameters: Telemetry agents gather real-time data, and pre-set parameters can be adjusted to control variables like heat, performance, power, and core idle states.
• Component Level Control: The EPYC architecture enables precise control of components like memory controllers, I/O subsystems, and CPU cores for peak efficiency.
• Customizable Power Settings: Features like configurable thermal design power (cTDP) and frequency boost allow for tailored power consumption settings.

AMD EPYC 4000 and AMD Alveo Ethernet adapters: An ideal combination for High Frequency Trading

 At AMD, we believe our EPYC processors are the world's best data center CPUs. AMD EPYC now boasts more than 300 world records for performance and efficiency on premise and in the cloud. Did you know, however, that more than 50 of those records are in data management and analytics? This means that when it comes to running the world's most mission-critical, foundational business functions, there's no better choice than AMD EPYC. 

Supermicro is one the world's premier producers of servers and storage systems, as well as a top provider of fast and efficient AI infrastructure. Linda Yang, a Supermicro senior solution manager, recently joined me on the AMD TechTalk podcast to discuss how the rapid evolution of AI models and workloads is driving change in AI infrastructure. I'm pleased to share highlights from the conversation in this blog post. You can listen to the full podcast here.

BeeKeeperAI operates a privacy-preserving, confidential computing platform that protects data and enables secure collaborations. At a time when security threats seem ubiquitous, BeeKeeperAI, with the help of security technologies built into AMD EPYC processors, help safeguard data. I had a great time speaking with Alan Czeszynski, BeeKeeperAI's marketing and product development leader. The full podcast can be accessed here.     

I recently had the pleasure of speaking about the future of AI, large language models (LLM) and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) with my colleague, Meena Arunachalam,  AMD AI Systems Engineering Director and Fellow. We were able to pack a lot into our discussion, so I have highlighted just a handful of Meena’s invaluable insights and recommendations in this blog post.  For more detail, you can listen to the podcast here . 

A pile of money may lay hidden in supply chains across a range of global industries, says Bob Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of Oii.ai. As a longtime security person, I really enjoyed speaking to Bob recently for the AMD EPYC TechTalk podcast series about Oii.ai's efforts to help clients uncover value in their supply chains via AI-powered automation. Bob's diverse background as a technologist, scientist and entrepreneur make him can't-miss listening. He earned a PhD in Physics from Harvard University, where he built simulations of black holes, a task not unlike what Oii.ai does today! Bob also participated in creating the world's first FDA-cleared AI on an X-ray device. You can listen to our discussion here, or read some of the highlights below.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic notion to an integral part of our daily lives that influences everything from personalized streaming recommendations to advanced healthcare diagnostics. Its widespread adoption is transforming industries, boosting productivity, and enhancing user experiences across various sectors. AI simplifies complex tasks and reshapes how we live, work, and engage with technology.

AMD EPYC processors have been steadily improving over the past seven years, offering increased performance and energy efficiency with each new generation. The latest innovation, 3D V-Cache technology, has significantly boosted performance for demanding workloads.

How 3D V-Cache Works

• Increases L3 cache size: By stacking additional cache layers, 3D V-Cache triples the L3 cache compared to standard EPYC processors.
• Benefits demanding workloads: Particularly effective for design and simulation tasks like computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), and electronic design automation (EDA).

Real-World Impact

• STMicroelectronics: Achieved a 12% performance boost in EDA and CAD workloads using 3rd Gen EPYC with 3D V-Cache compared to other CPUs.
• Performance benchmarks: Showed substantial improvements in various EDA tools and CFD simulations with the latest 4th Gen EPYC processors featuring 3D V-Cache.

Overall, AMD EPYC processors with 3D V-Cache are a powerful solution for organizations handling technical computing workloads.

At this year's Red Hat Summit, we at AMD had our work cut out for us. That's because for the better part of its existence, Red Hat's OpenShift has been largely associated with Intel^® Xeon^® processors. And that's fair enough -- when OpenShift was first released in the early 2010s, Intel had little real competition in the server market. But as anyone in the tech industry knows, a lot can change in 10+ years. And a lot has!  The Summit was our opportunity to showcase just how much as evolved.