AMD has unveiled new information and gave enthusiasts hands-on time with its upcoming high-performance desktop processors based on the Zen core architecture (codenamed Summit Ridge) in advance of the official launch in the first quarter of 2017.
AMD introduced Ryzen, the brand which will span across Zen-based desktop and notebook processor families. Additionally, AMD introduced SenseMI, a set of sensing, adapting, and learning technologies built into the AMD Ryzen processor that combine with multiple other advances in architectural, platform, efficiency, and processing technology to address the demanding needs of gamers and enthusiast PC users.
AMD SenseMI technology is a key enabler of AMD's landmark increase of greater than 40% in instructions per clock. The technology features more than 100 embedded sensors with accuracy to the millivolt, milliwatt, and single degree level of temperature enable optimal voltage, clock frequency, and operating mode with minimal energy consumption.
It features smart logic that monitors integrated sensors and optimizes clock speeds, in increments as small as 25MHz, at up to a thousand times a second. When the system senses added cooling capability, the XFR system raises the Precision Boost frequency to enhance performance. It also has an artificial intelligence neural network that learns to predict what future pathway an application will take based on past runs as well as sophisticated learning algorithms that track software behavior to anticipate the needs of an application and prepare the data in advance.
During the event, AMD's 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen desktop processor running at 3.4GHz was showcased and featuring a new Vega GPU architecture.
AMD Ryzen processors for desktops are expected to be available beginning in the first quarter of 2017 and AMD Ryzen notebook processors are planned to launch in the second half of 2017.
Article translated by Joseph Tsai
