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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Meta agrees to multibillion-dollar AI chip deal with AMD

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Meta has announced a multi-year partnership with AMD to purchase up to six gigawatts of custom AI chips, potentially gaining a 10% stake in the chipmaker through performance-based shares. The deal, valued in double-digit billions per gigawatt, aims to support Meta's expanding AI infrastructure across its platforms. This arrangement mirrors a similar agreement AMD made with OpenAI last year.

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.

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A new Chinese-made Loongson 3B6000 processor, featuring 12 cores, performs approximately three times slower than AMD's six-core Ryzen 5 9600X in Linux benchmarks. The chip's low clock speeds are cited as a primary limitation. This highlights the ongoing performance gap between China's top consumer x86 CPUs and those from Intel and AMD.

A Seeking Alpha analyst argues that Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) offers significant upside potential, driven by CPU growth and AI opportunities. The analysis highlights Intel's delays and AMD's strategic moves as key advantages. Published on March 16, 2026, the piece recommends a strong buy on AMD shares.

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Phoronix reports a minor performance tweak in the Linux kernel 7.0, released on February 28, 2026, showing gains particularly on AMD Zen 2 processors amid broader enhancements like Zen 6 support.

AMD is developing support for CPPC Performance Priority in Linux, marking it as a new feature for the upcoming Zen 6 architecture. This preparation aims to enhance performance handling in Linux environments. The effort is detailed in reports from Phoronix.

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AMD has launched version 7.2 of its ROCm software platform, enhancing compatibility with additional Radeon graphics cards. The update also introduces ROCm Optiq, a new component aimed at advancing open-source computing capabilities.

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