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AMD to Remove Linux Support from Free Version of FPGA Development Tool Vivado
AMD plans to exclude Linux support from the free version of its FPGA tool Vivado starting with the 2026.1 release, impacting hobbyist developers.
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Linux 7.1 Integrates AMD Dynamic EPP Fix and Intel Bartlett Lake Scaling Adjustment
Linux 7.1 includes significant fixes for AMD P-State driver's Dynamic EPP functionality and Intel Bartlett Lake processor clock frequency issues.
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Patch Introduced for AMD Zen 6 Support in Linux PMC Driver
AMD is preparing its Linux kernel power management controller driver for the next-generation Zen 6 architecture, laying the foundation for efficient power management with a new patch.
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AMD Ryzen AI Halo Mini PC Launching in June, Starting at $3,999 for AI Development
AMD to release its high-performance mini PC "Ryzen AI Halo" in June, featuring a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, 128GB unified memory, and RDNA 3.5 graphics, positioned as a competitor to NVIDIA's DGX Spark.
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AMD FSR 4.1 Expanded to Older GPUs, Support Begins for RDNA 2/3
AMD announces the rollout of FSR 4.1, leveraging advanced hardware acceleration, for RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 GPUs starting July 2026.
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AMD Dynamic EPP Experiences Issues in Linux 7.1, Affecting Performance
The AMD Dynamic EPP function introduced in Linux 7.1 is causing performance issues during initial use. Although intended to optimize power management, it is expected to be disabled by default for now.
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Cloud Hypervisor 52 Supports AMD SEV-SNP, Enabling Confidential VMs on KVM
The latest version of the Rust-based VMM "Cloud Hypervisor" has been released, supporting AMD SEV-SNP for confidential VMs in Linux KVM environments, enhancing both security and performance.
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AMDGPU Driver Prepares HDMI 2.1 FRL Support for Linux 7.2
The latest AMDGPU driver pull request for Linux Kernel 7.2 has been released, adding HDMI 2.1 FRL register headers as groundwork for future implementation.
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Linux Kernel to End Support for AMD K5 and Other Legacy CPUs
Linux kernel 7.2 will officially drop support for AMD K5 and i586/i686 processors without TSC, reducing maintenance burden and modernizing the codebase.
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AMD Predicts Over 20% Drop in Gaming Revenue for Second Half Due to Soaring Memory Costs
AMD announced its Q1 2026 earnings, reporting record data center revenue but warned of a 20%+ decline in gaming revenue due to rising memory costs.
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AMD Hits Record Quarterly Revenue as Data Center CPU Demand Soars — Server CPU Market Projected to Reach $120 Billion by 2030
AMD achieved record-high revenue in Q1 2026, with its data center segment growing 57% year-over-year, driven by surging AI demand. The company has significantly raised its long-term outlook for the server CPU market.
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Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D Debuts: First 3D V-Cache 16-Core CPU in the PRO Series
AMD introduces the first 3D V-Cache-equipped CPU in its Ryzen PRO series. Featuring 16 cores, it rivals high-end models in performance.
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AMD GAIA 0.17.5 Released: Enhanced Local AI Development Environment
AMD has released a new version of GAIA, its open-source tool for local AI development. The update enhances local AI processing and simplifies AI agent construction.
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Linux 7.1 Fixes Steam Deck OLED Audio Issue After Two-Year Wait
The long-standing issue of non-functional audio on the Steam Deck OLED in the upstream Linux kernel has finally been resolved in Linux 7.1. The problem stemmed from changes in AMD's ASoC driver and was addressed using a DMI quirk.
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AMD Updates Linux Page Migration Acceleration Patch – Boosting Performance through Hardware Offloading
AMD has posted the latest version of its Linux kernel patch series for accelerating page migration. Significant system performance improvements are expected through batch copying and hardware offloading.
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AMD Adds Multi-User Fairness Feature to NPU Driver, Prepares Hardware Scheduler Quantumization
AMD's "AMDXDNA" driver for Ryzen AI NPUs is developing a "Hardware Scheduler Time Quantum" feature to ensure fair AI workload execution among multiple users.
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Ubuntu 26.04 Shows Performance Boost on AMD Strix Point—Notable Advancements in RDNA 3.5 Graphics
Ubuntu 26.04 achieves significant performance improvements on AMD Strix Point processors, particularly with RDNA 3.5 graphics benchmarks.
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AMD Releases Lemonade SDK 10.2—Simplifying AI Integration for Applications
AMD unveils Lemonade SDK 10.2, making it easier to integrate AI features powered by Ryzen AI NPU and Radeon GPUs into other applications.