AMD plans to release its next-generation MI350 series chips in the second half of 2025. These chips include an increased amount of memory and will boast a new underlying architecture that AMD said will improve performance significantly over the prior MI300X and MI250X chips. By Reuters.
Announcement also covered:
- New AI Chip Production: AMD plans to start mass production of its new AI chip, the MI325X, in the fourth quarter of the year. This chip aims to compete with Nvidia’s offerings and will be shipped to customers in early 2025
- Future Chip Releases: AMD announced the MI350 series chips, expected in the second half of 2025. These chips will feature increased memory and a new architecture for improved performance
- Market Reactions: Despite the announcements, AMD’s shares fell nearly 5% due to the lack of new cloud-computing customers. In contrast, Nvidia’s shares rose by 1.5%
- Additional Announcements: AMD also unveiled new server CPUs and PC chips based on the Zen 5 architecture, designed to enhance AI processing and data center performance