AMD Zen 5 CPU Security Flaw: High-Severity RDSEED Vulnerability Explained and Patched

 

AMD confirms a high-severity RDSEED flaw in its new Zen 5 CPUs, impacting cryptographic security & system randomness. Our guide details the vulnerability, AMD's microcode patch timeline for Ryzen 9000 & EPYC 9005, and immediate Linux workarounds. Stay secure. 

AMD XDNA Driver Update Unveils NPU3A Silicon and Strategic Shift Towards Linux Upstreaming

 

Explore AMD's new XDNA 202610.2.21.17 driver with NPU3A support & Linux upstreaming to XRT. This in-depth analysis covers Ryzen AI's architecture, what user pointer allocation means for performance, and the future of NPU computing on Linux.

AMD Unleashes High Dynamic Range (HDR) Video on Linux with Groundbreaking Mesa Driver Update

 

AMD engineer David Rosca revolutionizes Linux HDR video playback by merging critical Mesa Gallium3D code. This VA-API upgrade enables BT.2020 color & high-bit-depth decoding, replacing AMF for superior Radeon GPU video acceleration on open-source drivers. Discover the technical breakdown.

AMD ROCm 7.0.2 Released: Enhancing Stability for AI and High-Performance Computing

 

AMD ROCm 7.0.2 is now available, delivering critical stability patches & performance enhancements for AI/ML workloads and high-performance computing (HPC). This guide explores its new features, bug fixes, and impact on GPU-accelerated deep learning frameworks like PyTorch & TensorFlow

AMD Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series Launched: A New Era for Industrial AI and Automation

 

AMD's new Ryzen Embedded 9000 series processors redefine industrial computing with extended 7-10 year lifecycles, enhanced AI-powered machine vision, and robust reliability for automation & control systems. Explore the specs and industrial applications.

AMD GAIA Embraces Linux with Vulkan Power: A Strategic Shift for AI Acceleration

 

AMD's GAIA AI software now offers Linux support, but with a twist: it leverages Vulkan graphics API instead of the expected ROCm or NPU acceleration. This in-depth analysis explores the performance implications for Radeon GPUs, the curious absence of Ryzen AI NPU support, and what it reveals about AMD's cross-platform AI strategy.

AMD Accelerates Linux Power Efficiency: S0ix and ACPI C4 Patches Merged for Kernel 6.17

 

Explore AMD's latest S0ix sleep state & ACPI C4 patches for Linux kernel 6.17, boosting power efficiency for Ryzen & Radeon systems. Learn how these kernel driver optimizations reduce idle power draw and enhance mobile battery life. 

AMD Versal SoCs Gain Mainline Linux Support with New True Random Number Generator (TRNG) Driver

 

 Discover AMD's new true random number generator (TRNG) driver for Versal SoCs in Linux 6.18. Explore its impact on cryptographic security, hardware acceleration, and enterprise-grade silicon root-of-trust for embedded systems. Learn more.

AMD's Linux Strategy Consolidates Around Mesa RADV, Phasing Out Proprietary Drivers

 

Explore AMD's strategic pivot to the Mesa RADV Vulkan driver for Linux, ending official AMDVLK support. Analyze the performance implications for Linux gaming, ray tracing, and multimedia, and what this open-source consolidation means for the future of Radeon on Linux. 

AMD Zen 6 Confirmed: Linux Kernel Patches Reveal 16-Channel DDR5 & Venice EPYC Details

 

Linux kernel patches confirm AMD Zen 6 features: 16-channel DDR5 memory support & new model IDs discovered! Get expert analysis on EPYC Venice specs (256 cores), performance impact, & what this means for next-gen servers. Essential reading for IT pros, data center managers & tech enthusiasts.

Revolutionizing AMD Linux Gaming: Valve's ACO Compiler Gets Major Scheduling Overhaul for RDNA GPUs

 

 Major Mesa 25.3-devel merge significantly upgrades ACO compiler scheduling heuristics for AMD Radeon Vulkan (RADV) & OpenGL (RadeonSI) Linux drivers. Optimized for modern RDNA GPUs, this Valve-backed rewrite promises performance gains & smarter register allocation. Analysis inside.

AMD Upstreams Critical Zen 5 & Zen 4 Microcode to Linux-Firmware Repository

 

AMD upstreams Zen 5 & Zen 4 CPU microcode to linux-firmware.git. Critical functional updates for Linux stability—no changelog. Key ID: F328AE73. Enterprise impact analysis.

Transient Scheduler Attacks (TSA): A New AMD CPU Vulnerability – Mitigations, Impact, and Benchmarks

 

Transient Scheduler Attacks (TSA) exploit AMD CPU vulnerabilities—learn how Linux kernel mitigations work, which Zen 3/Zen 4 CPUs are affected, and expected performance impact. Stay secure with the latest patches!

AMD AI Engine Driver for Linux: Accelerating Versal Adaptive SoCs

 

AMD releases a new 'amd-ai-engine' Linux driver for Versal adaptive SoCs, boosting AI acceleration. Learn how this 3K-line kernel patch enhances vector-based compute, memory tiles, and FPGA integration. Latest updates on Xilinx-acquired tech.

AMD Prepares New RDNA1-Based APUs: Cyan Skillfish Gets Five New PCI Device IDs

 

AMD is expanding its RDNA1-based Cyan Skillfish APUs with five new PCI device IDs. Discover why AMD still supports Navi 1x graphics in 2024, how it compares to RDNA 3.5 & 4.5, and what this means for Linux developers & budget devices.

AMD Expands Cleaner Shader Support in Linux 6.16: Enhanced Security for GFX9 & CDNA GPUs

 

AMD’s latest Linux 6.16 kernel update brings expanded cleaner shader support for GFX9 and CDNA GPUs, enhancing security for Instinct accelerators and Ryzen APUs. Learn how this feature prevents data leaks and improves GPU workload isolation.

AMD Becomes Platinum Sponsor for DebConf25: Boosting ROCm Support in Debian Linux

 

AMD joins as a platinum sponsor for DebConf25, boosting ROCm support in Debian Linux. Discover how AMD’s open-source GPU computing strategy competes with NVIDIA CUDA, challenges in Debian’s packaging, and future AI/HPC developments.

AMD ROCm 7.0 Preview: Latest HIP Runtime Updates for AI & GPU Developers

 

AMD’s latest ROCm 7.0 preview enhances HIP Runtime for CUDA compatibility—key for AI developers using AMD Instinct GPUs. Learn how HIP updates improve ML workloads and GPU acceleration. 

AMD ISP4 Linux Driver Update: Strix Halo & HP ZBook Ultra G1a Webcam Support

 

AMD’s latest ISP4 Linux kernel driver v2 brings webcam support for HP ZBook Ultra G1a & future Ryzen laptops, optimizing image processing via dedicated SoC hardware. Learn how this update impacts Linux compatibility, performance, and OEM adoption.

AMD Instinct MI400 Series: Revolutionizing AI and HPC with 2026’s Flagship GPUs and EPYC Venice

 

AMD's Instinct MI400 series, launching in 2026 with HBM4 memory and 2.9 ExaFLOPS FP4 compute, will redefine AI infrastructure. Coupled with EPYC Venice's 256 cores, discover how AMD challenges NVIDIA in high-performance computing. Full specs, benchmarks, and industry implications analyzed.