AMD buys HBM4 from Samsung for AI data centers‎

AMD is buying Samsung's HBM4 high-bandwidth memory for its upcoming "AI accelerator", the Instinct MI455X GPU, as well as 6th gen AMD Epyc CPUs codenamed Venice. AI data center operators can combine Instinct GPUs with Epyc CPUs and rack-scale architectures such as the AMD Helios platform to support next-gen AI systems. The memorandum of understanding between Samsung and AMD on these matters was announced today at Samsung's most advanced chip manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek, Korea. The signing ceremony was attended by AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su and Samsung Electronics CEO and Vice Chairman...