AMD Unveils MI455X AI Accelerator with 34x Throughput Boost
AMD's MI455X outperforms MI355X by up to 34x in token throughput at high interactivity, according to results from Advancing AI 2026.
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The chips and systems powering modern AI — GPUs, accelerators, data-center infrastructure, and the hardware roadmaps from Nvidia, AMD, and custom silicon makers driving training and inference.
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AMD Introduces TAF Metric for GPU Compute Performance
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NVIDIA Launches DGX Spark 64GB for Local AI Development
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Amazon Halts Use of NDAs in Data Center Projects
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Nvidia Raises Shield TV Pro Price by $100 Amid AI Component Costs
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US arrests CEO accused of smuggling 300m Nvidia chips into China
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