The thirst for AI could push up GPU prices and leave consumers with less choice
Reports suggest that AMD is so focused on developing AI-related technology that the company is transferring time and resources away from gaming. The switch will not only mean that AMD will lose ground to NVIDIA, but also that there is likely to be an increase in GPU prices.
AMD is said to have scrapped plans to release high-end RDNA 4 generation of graphics cards -- so the Radeon RX 8800 and 8900 may well not see the light of day next year. The decision is believed to stem from AMD's desire to better compete with NVIDIA in the AI arena by refocusing its semiconductor resources.
AMD is working to fix a Radeon driver bug that can break Windows
Following a series of reports from users that the latest Radeon drivers have been causing serious issues with Windows, AMD has now confirmed that there is a problem and is working on a fix.
There have been complaints about the Adrenalin 23.2.2 drivers since they were released a few weeks ago, with users finding themselves plagued with boot issues and corrupt Windows installations. The issues stem from the way Windows interacts with the drivers, and AMD has offered up a workaround until a proper fix is available.
AMD announces 30 powerful new Ryzen and Radeon products for notebook and desktop PCs
The start of the new year is when most big hardware companies take the wraps off new and future products.
Today, at a Product Premiere livestream event, AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su (and the AMD executive team) showed off over 30 new products, including the Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processor -- the first consumer PC processor to feature 3D-stacked chiplets to deliver a major boost in gaming performance.