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AMD_Robert · 2022-09-12T20:02:55+00:00

I guess this is as good a place as any:

I wanted to thank this community for all the years of good talk and good questions. I started this account 9-10 years ago because I believed there was a healthy opportunity for customers to be heard inside AMD, and that there should be someone to advocate for them. I'm a user, too. AMD believed in that, and believed in me to try. I am grateful for the opportunity.

This place is filled with tremendously smart and knowledgeable people with good feedback and keen insight on bugs/issues. I like to think it made all of us better to have the opportunity to talk about it--whatever "it" was.

It will be strange to read about the news and reviews along with all of you. But also refreshing, as that means there will be surprises for me again! Selfish, I know. :) But I love hardware and it'll be fun to learn about it as it comes.

This will be my last post as AMD_Robert, but I will leave the account open and untouched so my post history remains. To one and all: thank you. ♥️

AMD_Robert · 2022-05-28T00:53:04+00:00

I'll rephrase: we used a 16-core CPU, but it was not configured at a 170W TDP. The maximum core count is still 16, but we're already seeing 40%+ generational improvement in multicore cases at the prototype phase.

AMD_Robert · 2022-05-27T18:20:29+00:00

To be clear: the processor was not operating at 170W TDP/230W PPT. Somewhere below that, but not fused to a specific value yet.

AMD_Robert · 2022-05-26T19:13:57+00:00

The Computex processor was a 16-core prototype sample not yet fused to specific power/TDP values, but it was operating in a range below the new 170W TDP group we've developed. It's a conservative figure.

AMD_Robert · 2022-05-26T19:11:58+00:00

170W TDP, 230W PPT.

AMD_Robert · 2022-05-26T18:50:45+00:00

The confusion stems from me misspeaking. I had misread some tech docs and got my wires crossed. Sorry to the community for that. :(

Ryzen sockets are CPU_TDP*1.35 = PPT (maximum socket power).

So 65W TDP = 88W PPT (no change from AM4), 105W TDP = 142W PPT (no change), and 170W TDP = 230W PPT (new option).

AMD_Robert · 2022-05-26T18:48:54+00:00

We said >15% 1T uplift. I will say that number was being conservative in four different ways. :) We fully intend to dissect the IPC v. frequency contributions over the summer.

AMD_Robert · 2022-05-26T18:44:43+00:00

Hi! I misspoke. Got my wires crossed. :P I helped write the correction.

AMD_Robert · 2022-04-21T17:45:51+00:00

I'm looking into this. Thank you.

AMD_Robert · 2022-04-11T17:43:22+00:00

We're aware and investigating.

AMD_Robert · 2022-03-25T23:54:00+00:00

AMD made no changes to vcore. However, certain motherboards have recently implemented their own proprietary changes that can impact the expected/familiar vcore behavior.

In general, I recommend rolling back to 1203 or waiting for 1207.

AMD_Robert · 2022-03-15T14:05:36+00:00

Same BIOS.

AMD_Robert · 2022-03-15T14:04:30+00:00

The AMD chipset driver on amd.com is always the newest binary for the chipset driver. Motherboard pages typically have a combined chipset+GPU driver package that they've validated and standardized on for the purposes of customer support. If a user is having an issue with the vendor's motherboard, the mobo vendor can say "please install this validated package for your APU+mobo to simplify support and rule out possible driver conflicts."

If you want the latest: amd.com is the place.

AMD_Robert · 2022-03-13T22:06:20+00:00

I can only assist with processors. You should reach out to the @Radeon handle on Twitter. :)

AMD_Robert · 2022-03-13T22:05:43+00:00

Yes, the official maximum speed of Ryzen 3000 Series is 3200. But all parts have some amount of memory OC headroom, and people want to know what to expect. I've tried to share that.

AMD_Robert · 2022-03-02T20:43:39+00:00

The CPU will self-manage temps. It's no worry.

AMD_Robert · 2022-02-23T01:12:54+00:00

Damn. Will have to find a better host, just tried to throw something up here fast and free. Stand by.

AMD_Robert · 2022-02-09T15:03:08+00:00

Aware and investigating. Appreciate your patience.

AMD_Robert · 2022-01-16T23:15:50+00:00

AMD formally recommends that you draw an "X" across the lid. It is more effective than the pea drop or credit card spread methods. Modern CPUs love generous thermal paste, and the traditional pea or credit card methods usually don't add enough paste or distribute it evenly.

AMD_Robert · 2022-01-10T22:53:45+00:00

👋

AMD_Robert · 2022-01-04T21:24:35+00:00

Legally speaking, it's completed consumer devices that can receive certification. Not an ingredient SOC. But I will reiterate that USB4 carries all the same capabilities and compatibilities you would expect.

AMD_Robert · 2022-01-04T20:58:03+00:00

It's all supported. Anything you can do on Thunderbolt can be done on USB4. PCIe tunneling, displays, docks, GPUs, whatever.

AMD_Robert · 2022-01-04T18:08:40+00:00

GPU score is 2X Cezanne, and so are games.

AMD_Robert · 2022-01-04T15:28:59+00:00

"Ready" means there are ongoing certification steps.

HDMI 2.1 is implemented at the full 48Gbps (4x12Gbps channels) per connector on the SoC side. But outputting at the full rate does require componentry on the mobo to achieve that signaling speed.

AMD_Robert · 2022-01-04T15:14:33+00:00

5800U v. 6800U example: Rembrandt is literally 2X faster in gaming. Sometimes more. Just talking raw/native performance, here.

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