Recent #GPU news in the semiconductor industry

10 days ago

➀ NVIDIA's Reflex 2 with Frame Warp technology, announced at CES 2025, remains unreleased despite showcasing significant latency reduction through spatial reprojection;

➁ Modder PureDark reverse-engineered the tech using leaked files, creating a functional demo that reduces latency by 81% on RTX 5070 Ti but reveals edge distortion artifacts;

➂ Compatibility tests show older GPUs like RTX 2080 Ti struggle with visual flaws, suggesting Frame Warp may require Blackwell's latest Tensor Cores for optimal performance.

NVIDIAGPUGaming
11 days ago

➀ Newegg offers a pre-built gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT at 47% off ($1,900 discount), now $2,099;

➁ Includes 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi X670主板, and bundled Windows 11 for a seamless 4K gaming experience;

➂ Features premium cooling, free peripherals, and one-year warranty, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative to NVIDIA's flagship GPUs.

GamingAMDGPU
23 days ago

➀ A Chinese bride surprised her groom with an Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 GPU on their wedding day, using a numerical riddle rooted in Chinese homophone slang to reveal the gift;

➁ The equation "520×10 + 1,314 - 514 - 619 + 666 – 957 = 5090" cleverly encodes romantic phrases like "I love you forever" while referencing the GPU model;

➂ Reddit users applauded the creativity, though some humorously questioned the card's authenticity and marriage longevity amid China's strict GPU market.

NVIDIAGamingGPU
25 days ago

➀ Two Redditors purchased NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs at Walmart below MSRP, with one paying $1,119 (44% off) via clearance deals;

➁ The discounted units were returned/open-box items marked with Walmart's yellow "reduced" stickers, not official sales;

➂ PNY's non-RGB RTX 5090 model normally retails for $2,800, making these deals exceptionally rare amid ongoing GPU markup trends.

NVIDIAGPUGaming
26 days ago

➀ Moor threading, founded in June 2020, aims to create the best all-function GPU in China.

➁ The company boasts a rich array of technical achievements, including five generations of GPU architecture chips for AI computing, high-performance computing, and more, along with the independently developed large language model MusaChat.

➂ Revenue has surged, growing from less than 50 million yuan in 2022 to 4.38 billion yuan in2024, and surpassing 7 billion yuan in the first half of 2025.

technologyGPUinvestment
26 days ago

➀ Asus China influencer 'Uncle Tony' crafted a custom RTX 5090D entirely from 5kg of solid gold, weighing 7.6kg in total;

➁ The gold-plated GPU replaced original components through intricate mold casting and finishing processes over several months;

➂ Sold privately for $500,000 (charity proceeds), surpassing the mass-produced ROG Golden Dhabab's 6.5g gold content.

AsusGPUNVIDIA
26 days ago

➀ The Acer Nitro V 15-inch gaming laptop drops to a historic low of $599 during Amazon Prime Day, featuring an RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core i5-13420H for budget-conscious gamers;

➁ Despite its muted display, the laptop offers sturdy build quality, dual DDR5 RAM slots (expandable up to 32GB), and dual SSD slots for storage upgrades, balancing affordability and flexibility;

➂ Ideal for students or casual gamers, it prioritizes productivity with light gaming capabilities, though its RTX 4050's 6GB VRAM may limit AAA gaming performance.

AcerGPUgaming
28 days ago

➀ AMD's FSR Redstone project is on the way, but in the meantime, the company introduces a new feature called 'Fast Motion Response' within its 'Fluid Motion Frames' technology;

➁ This feature aims to reduce image artifacting caused by rapid camera movement during frame generation;

➂ Users can choose to either blend frames during rapid motion or disable the feature entirely, depending on their preference for visual fluidity versus artifact reduction.

AMDGPUgraphics
about 1 month ago

➀ The cover story explores reducing AI's reliance on powerful GPUs through innovative alternatives and CPU optimizations;

➁ Technology and business sections highlight AI-driven career opportunities, IoT edge computing advancements, and India's GST 2.0 impact on electronics manufacturing;

➂ Features include startup innovations (AI drones, modular robotics), wearable electronics designs, and DIY projects like Raspberry Pi-based IoT systems and touch-controlled relays.

AIGPUIoT
about 1 month ago

➀ NVIDIA recently released two GeForce GPU drivers, including a 'Game Ready' driver (version 581.42) optimized for Battlefield 6, and an out-of-band hotfix driver (version 581.47) to fix game crashes in specific instances.

➁ The 581.42 driver is optimized for Battlefield 6 and other games like FBC: Firebreak, featuring NVIDIA RTX technologies like DLSS 4 and NVIDIA Reflex.

➂ The 581.47 hotfix addresses a game crashing issue when Chinese characters are in the game directory with Smooth Motion enabled.

GPUNVIDIA
about 1 month ago

➀ The RTX 5050 offers a 44% performance boost over the RTX 3050 but is criticized for its $249 price tag and 8GB VRAM limitations;

➁ Despite Blackwell architecture upgrades, 8GB VRAM restricts the use of advanced features like Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) in demanding games even at 1080p;

➂ The card retains GDDR6 memory and 130W power consumption, lacking efficiency improvements seen in higher-end Blackwell GPUs.

GPUNVIDIAgaming
about 1 month ago

➀ NVIDIA pledges uninterrupted GPU supply despite $100B OpenAI investment, vowing to prioritize all customers equally.

➁ Major tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are developing proprietary AI hardware to reduce dependence on NVIDIA.

➂ Chinese firms accelerate efforts to create alternatives amid U.S. trade restrictions, signaling intensified semiconductor competition.

GPUNVIDIAOpenAI
about 1 month ago

➀ Tony from Northwest Repair transformed an RTX 4080 into a 4080 Super by transplanting its core and VRAM onto a donor board, despite severe PCB warping from improper core removal processes;

➁ The repair faced multiple setbacks, including uneven solder balls, disconnected data lines, and repeated reballing attempts, requiring thermal adjustments and weights to counter warping;

➂ After over a dozen trials and meticulous alignment fixes, the card finally booted, showcasing exceptional technical skill and perseverance in high-stakes GPU repairs.

AsusGPUNVIDIA
about 2 months ago

➀ Rubin CPX die shot reveals dedicated ROP units and display engines, which are redundant for AI workloads;

➁ Speculation arises that it could serve as the foundation for RTX 6090 with 28,672+ CUDA cores and GDDR7 memory;

➂ Planned 2026 release aligns with potential CES 2027 consumer GPU launch, suggesting dual AI/gaming architecture strategy.

AI ChipGPUNVIDIA
about 2 months ago

➀ NVIDIA unveiled the Rubin CPX GPU, designed for exaflop-scale AI computing with 128GB GDDR7 memory and 8 exaflops of performance, targeting million-token workloads in coding and video processing.

➀ The platform delivers up to 30 petaflops of performance and 3x faster attention mechanisms, enabling enterprises to generate significant revenue potential from AI token usage.

➂ Key adopters like Cursor and Runway plan to leverage the GPU for developer productivity tools and generative video workflows, supported by NVIDIA's full AI software stack.

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