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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AMD Releases Linux Drivers for Radeon RX 9060 XT and AI Pro R9700
AMD has quietly released new Linux drivers for its latest graphics cards, the Radeon RX 9060 XT and the Radeon AI PRO R9700. The new drivers are part of the Radeon Software for Linux 25.10.1 package, which became available on May 21, 2025, as reported by VideoCardz, and are now listed on AMD's official support website. The 25.10.1 driver package will have ROCm 6.4.1, which helps support AI workloads and frameworks such as and JAX (inference). It also adds compatibility with new AI models like Llama 3.1, Qwen 1.5, and ChatGLM 2/4. The drivers are available for Ubuntu 22.04.5, Ubuntu 24.04.2, RHEL 9.6, and SLES 15 SP7, covering quite a few Linux distributions. The company is now officially supporting Mesa Vulkan and OpenGL drivers. AMD recommends using VA-API/Mesa for multimedia tasks, as the AMF component has been removed. This change goes well with the industry's probable trend toward open-source solutions and is expected to provide a more consistent experience for Linux users. AMD has also updated installation instructions for Ubuntu and RHEL. The release comes after earlier updates for the RX 9000 series. The new drivers are now available for download.
Tom's Guide
24-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I played Call of Duty on AMD's Radeon RX 9070 — and this GPU could steal the mid-range crown from Nvidia's RTX 5070
AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT just became Nvidia's worst nightmare — RTX 5060 Ti and the RTX 5060. But that's not the only place these two PC gaming titans are tangled in, as the RX 9070 is in a straight-up equally-priced scuff-up with the RTX 5070. With both getting an MSRP of $549 (with prices after the obligatory increases being the same at roughly $700), the question of which is the better mid-ranger comes down to specs and capabilities, which you'll find AMD and Nvidia regularly trading blows as you go down the list. But AMD is closing the gap to Team Green in two very important ways: So as someone who has an RTX 5070 gaming PC, you know I had to jump at the chance to get my hands on an RX 9070 desktop, play test Call of Duty, and see what the differences are between my Nvidia rig and this AMD machine. For what you get, this is a fantastic price for a mid-range gaming desktop. Inside, you'll find an Intel Core i5-14400F CPU, that RX 9070 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Keeping it cool is a beasty liquid cooling block for rock solid thermal management, and powering it is a 650W power supply — more than enough for all the components. With a triple cooling fan array, Gigabyte's overclockable RX 9070 is sure to not break into a sweat whatever games you throw at it. Pair that with the 16GB of video memory, a 5.2GHz clock speed, and access to all those new and upcoming FSR 4 technologies, and you've got a card that's going to be a stunner for a long time to come. Gorgeous, isn't it! Whoever built this tower for the AMD Connect session deserves a medal for the choice of an all-glass case to really show it in all its glory. But I digress, you've got a ton of 120mm fans in here for cooling, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Gigabyte's Radeon RX 9070, and it's all connected to the fantastic MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED monitor — high 4K resolution and buttery smooth 240Hz refresh rate. So in my time with this beast of a PC at Computex 2025, I got to play around about an hour of Call of Duty action — including the opening scene of Black Ops 6 and an AI-filled multiplayer match. That last one is entirely my choice, as I didn't want to get annihilated over and over again. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. I tried all the settings I possibly could, at both QHD and 4K visual quality and everything turned up to max (just like I did with the RTX 5070 at home). When running the COD multiplayer benchmark with no frame gen, the 5070 hit 67 FPS at home. But AMD has managed to usurp this with 70 FPS. This discovery taught me two key things: But if you take some time to really hone the settings, you can get something beautiful. FSR 4 resolution scaling at 1440p is ferocious at its job of sharpening a downscaled image — creating immersive graphics while also managing to give you insane 300+ FPS frame rates with settings turned to max. And for those multiplayer gamers out there, you'll love the 5ms response time regardless of this tech being turned on. Traditionally, if AI is working in the background on making your game look prettier, it can be an extra layer of complexity that will add a little more latency to your gameplay inputs. Nvidia's answer is Reflex, which does a fantastic job. Now, I don't know what AMD's doing to match Reflex's energy, but it's definitely working — especially in a hyper-optimized game like this! I'm writing this section while in the midst of a 15-hour flight back to the U.K. Based on that sub-heading, I assume you can guess what film I most recently watched… To really understand just how this transformation to AMD's game performance-improving tech feels like it's hit us outta nowhere like an RKO, let me give you a timeline of this feature. Basically, in the early 2020s, Nvidia and AMD were both pursuing this kind of tech, but picked different ways to get there. And given the meteoric leap forward AMD has made by building FSR 4.0 on the GPU's RDNA 4 architecture, it's clear they know they picked the wrong path. Everything is now AI-based in its resolution upscaling and frame generation. Plus, the next version codenamed 'Redstone' (launching in June) is bringing a lot more Neural rendering techniques to arm the 9070 for the future of path traced games — basically the next generation of ray tracing that will surely melt some of these GPUs if you tried to run them without any AI tricks. Did AMD kind of copy Nvidia's work on DLSS here? Sure. But it's the best decision the company ever made to really close the gap to Team Green! With the 9070, AMD just took its glasses off and sauntered down the stairs in slow motion, while 'Kiss Me' by Sixpence None the Richer plays in the background… I'm getting distracted! Getting back on task here, from what you actually get for your money here with the Radeon RX 9070, seeing FSR 4 hard at work producing some visually stunning and smooth gameplay, and the future roadmap of what's to come with 'Redstone,' it becomes clear why I was blown away by AMD's beasty GPU. While nothing has quite managed to match the Intel Arc B580 for value for money, when it comes to the best price-to-performance at both 1440p and 4K with pretty much everything turned up to max, I think AMD might have this in the bag over Nvidia. But to find out for sure, I'll have to test these fully and review them… Well, watch this space!
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Advanced Micro Devices Unveils New GPUs for Gaming and AI Development
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) has hit a gold mine on its push for growth opportunities in gaming, content creation, and AI development. On May 20, the semiconductor giant unveiled Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 high-performance computing graphics cards engineered to address the most demanding workloads. Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 are tailored to enhance workstations and gaming activities as they incorporate RDNA 4 AI capabilities. On the other hand, the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series is designed to enable new standards for high-end desktops and professional workstations. The latest graphics cards underscore AMD's focus on empowering creators, gamers, and professionals with unmatched performance and efficiency. The unveiling of the new graphics cards comes on the heels of AMD revealing an investment worth $10 billion with Saudi Arabia AI Company Humain. AMD is poised to provide GPUs that Humain can use in its AI applications and CPUs needed for GPU-laden AI servers. The Saudi Arabian deal underscores the company's edge in competing against powerful offerings from Nvidia. AMD's growing competitive edge in providing high-performance GPUs has attracted a Buy rating from Stifel analysts with a $132 price target. Stifel has echoed the company's push to sell ZT Systems' manufacturing operations as it moves to focus and expand its technology in the AI infrastructure sector. While we acknowledge the potential of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AMD and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT is a direct shot at Nvidia's RTX 5060 — here's why I think it will hit the bullseye
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. In the worst-kept secret of Computex 2025, AMD has just announced its new GPU — the Radeon RX 9060 XT. The self-proclaimed 'world's best graphics card under $350' will be available to buy on June 5th with a starting price of $299. That lower price is for the model with 8GB of video memory (the storage space for all those shiny in-game graphics), and for $349, you can double that to 16GB — a much better number given how demanding AAA games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are. And if AMD's numbers are reflective of real-world testing (trust me, I'll be testing the hell out of it), then this is looking like the ultimate combo breaker of performance and value for money that is ready to take on the Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. Let me explain. So the first bit that is clear is you're getting more for your money — 6% faster gaming based on testing 40 of the most played games, and 15% better gaming performance per dollar vs the 5060 Ti. Spec RX 9060 XT (8GB) RX 9060 XT (16GB) RTX 5060 RTX 5060 Ti Compute units 32 32 30 36 Peak AI TOPs 821 821 614 759 Boost clock 3.1 GHz 3.1 GHz 2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz Video memory 8GB 16GB 8GB 8/16GB Price $299 $349 $299 $379/$429 When it comes to cheaper GPUs like this, the secret sauce to extracting the most from your games is AI trickery. Nvidia has led the way on this with DLSS 4 — bringing crazy frame rates and impressive detail to AAA games (as you can see in our RTX 5060 testing). But AMD has been catching up fast with the fourth generation of its FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) technology, which the RDNA 4 architecture of these new GPUs is purpose built for. The tech is taking another significant leap forward with 'Redstone.' This is the next update to the tech that really turns up the heat on its machine learning capabilities with three new additions: Neural Radiance Caching: An AI algorithm continually learns how light bounces around in a scene. This drastically reduces the demand on a GPU having to render every direct and indirect light source. Machine learning ray regeneration: Instead of animating every reflection on every surface, a trained neural network can analyze the scene and place those reflections and make it happen. Machine learning frame generation: With a new AI model cooking in the background, every rendered frame is analyzed and an accurate prediction is made of what the next frame will be to fill in the gaps and make gameplay much smoother. Is this kind of copying Nvidia's homework? Sort of. There are differences in the tech, but DLSS has been doing a lot of this for a while now. But that doesn't mean it's a bad thing — in fact it's the best decision AMD's made, as it now puts Team Red on an even playing field to really compete. All it needs now is more games, and over 60 titles will come armed with FSR 4 support by June 5th. Speaking to AMD, they talked about how this will open the door to potential multi-frame generation (what has been fuelling those 200+ FPS results on Nvidia RTX 50-series cards since the beginning of the year). And there's one simple reason why all of this comes together to potentially make Team Green pretty green with envy. You see, with all these numbers, AMD has been keen to tell us all about how it is the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti's worst nightmare. But I think the real target here is the 5060. I got talking to a bunch of my mates in the press pool after the announcement, and the wow moment wasn't 'I can get 6% better performance for $30 less,' it was 'I could spend $50 more and get a way better GPU.' Our friends over at PC Gamer have been doing some proper in-depth testing of the RTX 5060, and the results were what I expected — play by Nvidia's rules and you'll be fine, but try to play something outside of its realm and you'll face the limitations fast. And that's why AMD's move is kind of a stroke of genius here. On paper, the RX 9060 XT is an altogether stronger card, and for just an additional 50 bucks, you can get it with double the video memory for those more demanding games? One thing is for sure: the GPU wars have never been as big as they are right now. That is, of course, if companies who make these GPUs can stick to the MSRP. All we can do is cross our fingers on that one. I saw a 500Hz QD-OLED monitor in action — and it was as fast as it was colorful Meet the weirdest gaming PC I've ever seen — desktop GPU with a laptop CPU!? I asked companies for prices of their new tech at Computex 2025 but they were too tariff-ied to tell me
Channel Post MEA
23-05-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
AMD Introduces New Radeon Graphics Cards and Ryzen Threadripper Processors at COMPUTEX
At COMPUTEX 2025, AMD unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT, Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, and Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. Engineered to address the toughest workloads in gaming, content creation, professional industries and AI development, these new processors push the boundaries of what's possible. 'These announcements underscore our commitment to continue delivering industry-leading innovation across our product portfolio,' said Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group at AMD. 'The Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 bring the performance and AI capabilities of RDNA 4 to workstations and gamers all around the world, while our new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series sets the new standard for high-end desktops and professional workstations. Together, these solutions represent our vision for empowering creators, gamers, and professionals with the performance and efficiency to push boundaries and drive creativity.' The new Radeon RX 9060 XT GPUs are powered by the advanced AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture and deliver smooth, responsive 1440p gaming with FSR 4 ML-enhanced upscaling, and accelerated ray tracing. For those who build worlds, tell stories through pixels, or chase victory in esports, these cards offer the performance and intelligence to elevate every experience. AMD also announced the Radeon AI PRO R9700, a new GPU built on AMD RDNA 4 architecture with second-generation AMD AI accelerators. With 32GB of graphics memory and PCIe Gen 5 support, it's designed for local AI inference, model finetuning, and complex creative workloads, with scalability for multi-GPU systems. AMD also introduced the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series and Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors — bringing record-setting core counts, massive memory bandwidth, and next-gen platform capabilities to professional and enthusiast desktops. Whether rendering cinematic VFX, simulating real-world physics, or locally fine-tuning billion-parameter AI models, these processors are built to break bottlenecks and accelerate innovation. 0 0
