Intel’s open source Linux graphics driver developers are making progress towards the launch of Xe2-based Battlemage discrete GPUs, replacing the DG2/Alchemist architecture. Support for the Battlemage Xe2 HPD display has been added in the latest drm-intel-next patches for Linux 6.11, with work underway for the upcoming kernel. The pull request shared by Foronyx is set … Read more
Nvidia, a well-known maker of high-performance gaming GPUs and AI hardware, is facing scrutiny for its control over how its GPUs are used by partners and customers. Reports suggest that there was a conflict between Nvidia and Microsoft regarding the installation of the new Blackwell B200 GPU in Microsoft’s server rooms. Nvidia has been focusing … Read more
AMD’s Instinct GPUs have driven NVIDIA to accelerate its AI roadmap, and the red team plans to stay competitive in the future. In an interview, Forrest Norrod from AMD’s Data Center Solutions Business Group discusses the fast-paced evolution of the AI segment and how AMD’s commitment to innovation in both silicon and software is meeting … Read more
MAINGEAR has unveiled its latest ML-16 gaming laptops featuring Intel Core Ultra CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPUs, promising desktop-like gaming performance in a portable package starting at $1,869. The 16-inch display ML-16 series aims to provide exceptional speed, multitasking capabilities, and long battery life for gamers on the go. Equipped with the Intel … Read more
Intel has introduced version 2.3.0 of their Open Image Denoise open-source library, which offers denoising filters for ray-traced rendered images. This update enhances quality and includes support for Intel’s upcoming Arc Battlemage graphics processing architecture and future processors with codenames like Arrow Lake and Moon Lake. The core of the Intel Open Image Denoise library … Read more
Intel is gearing up to support its next-generation products, including Lunar Lake CPUs, Panther Lake CPUs, and Battlemage GPUs for Linux 6.11. The upcoming Moon Lake CPUs, expected to be released next quarter, have seen significant support within Linux. A new patch has been added to provide support for DLVR, which helps reduce power input … Read more
At Dell Technologies World 2024, Liqid introduced the UltraStack 30, which features thirty NVIDIA L40S GPUs in a Dell PowerEdge R760 server. This solution offers a cost-effective and scalable option for organizations seeking high-performance inference capabilities in their data centers. Despite being less powerful than other Nvidia accelerators, the L40S GPUs are versatile and suitable … Read more
xAI, Elon Musk’s AI startup, is planning to build a massive supercomputer to enhance its AI chatbot, as reported by Reuters quoting Information. This project, referred to as the Computing Gigafactory, is expected to be completed by the fall of 2025 and may involve a collaboration with Oracle. The supercomputer aims to surpass rival GPU … Read more
HWiNFO is planning to upgrade its platform to support the next-generation Intel GPU architectures, including Battlemage, Celestial, and Melville Sound. This move will provide users with support for unreleased hardware, particularly focusing on Intel products. The Battlemage line is expected to launch in the second half of this year, with support from HWiNFO. Additionally, the … Read more
FromSoftware fans who are eagerly awaiting the release of Elden Ring now have the opportunity to get their hands on a special edition Arc GPU branded with the game’s logo. Chinese GPU manufacturer Gunnir has partnered with Elden Ring to produce limited edition versions of their Arc A750 and A770 Photon GPUs. Gunnir, known for … Read more