AMD launches 84-core Sorano chip to challenge Intel

AMD has introduced its most powerful EPYC chip yet, the 84-core Sorano based on Zen5 architecture. The new processor targets telecom infrastructure, intensifying competition with Intel. This move aims to enhance the next generation of mobile networks.

AMD announced the release of the Sorano chip, featuring 84 Zen5 cores, as part of its EPYC lineup. This development escalates the rivalry with Intel in the telecom hardware sector. The Sorano is designed to bolster telecom infrastructure, potentially accelerating advancements in mobile networks.

According to TechRadar, AMD is doubling down on its efforts in this area with the Sorano, which packs in a high number of cores to deliver superior performance. The chip's focus on telecom applications positions it to support demanding network requirements.

This launch comes amid an ongoing showdown in the industry, where AMD seeks to gain ground against Intel's dominance in server and infrastructure processors. The Sorano's capabilities could enable more efficient handling of data in evolving mobile technologies.

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Illustration of Oracle's OCI Zettascale10 AI supercomputer in a modern data center, highlighting AMD chips and advanced GPU technology.
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Oracle has announced OCI Zettascale10, described as the world's largest AI supercomputer, featuring six times more GPUs than its 2024 predecessor. The company continues to rely on AMD chips for its superclusters despite Nvidia's industry dominance. This move aligns with Oracle's strategy to integrate AI directly with users' data wherever they operate.

The AMD EPYC 8004 "Siena" processors have demonstrated notable performance improvements on Linux systems since their launch two years ago. Benchmarks on the 64-core EPYC 8534P reveal gains from software updates, benefiting energy-efficient server deployments. These advancements highlight the value of keeping Linux stacks current for optimized total cost of ownership.

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Phoronix has published benchmarks comparing the Intel Xeon 6780E Sierra Forest dual-socket server against the AMD EPYC 9965 Turin Dense flagship, using up-to-date Linux software. The tests highlight performance improvements for the Intel processor since its launch, driven by open-source optimizations. Both systems were evaluated on Ubuntu with the Linux 6.18 kernel for workloads that scale to high core counts.

AMD has confirmed that its Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor will launch on January 29 for $499. The chip offers an affordable alternative to the pricier Ryzen 9 9950X3D and promises significant gaming performance gains. It builds on previous models with enhanced clock speeds and cache technology.

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Intel is currently dominating the budget CPU segment, putting pressure on AMD. According to TechRadar, Team Blue has pulled ahead of Team Red in this competitive race. The report highlights Intel's edge in affordable processors as of late December 2025.

Early tests of the Linux 6.19 development kernel on a dual AMD EPYC 9965 processor server reveal strong performance in high-performance computing workloads. Despite some scheduler issues, the kernel shows promising results for AI and HPC applications. These benchmarks compare it against the stable Linux 6.18 version.

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Intel's Cache Aware Scheduling feature for the Linux kernel has shown performance gains on Xeon 6 Granite Rapids processors. Engineers developed this functionality to optimize task placement on multi-cache systems. Benchmarks on a dual Xeon setup demonstrate benefits across various workloads.

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