Secrets of a 182 Billion Chip Maker: AMD's Labs Full Documentary
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Date: 2023-07-08
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Vertigo1055
I have a HUGE love and appreciation for AMD even though I currently use an Intel Based System. So why didn't I go with the latest Gen Ryzen and instead go with the latest Gen Intel? The Software Stack Side of the equation. I feel like AMD needs to give their Software, from Bios to GFX Card Drivers, and all the way to Tuning Software, a LOT of TLC. There's just so many little annoying things that make such Great Products into hated, rage inducing, piles of waste later on becuase of poor software integration. I'd love to see AMD invest into their Software another 200% or more. Make Intel and Nvidia FEAR making even the smallest misstep by having the most stable and well Functioning Software Stacks. I love competition but, it seems so 1 sided in the GPU Race and in the CPU Race we're just seeing Niche Products (3D Cache Stacking) going toe to toe with Intel. AMD has done some very unique and exciting things though, not to mention bringing high performance computing down to a more managable price, and it's amazing the innovation that comes from such amazing tech and competition. Cheers! Stay Healthy and Stay Sane!
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I have a HUGE love and appreciation for AMD even though I currently use an Intel Based System. So why didn't I go with the latest Gen Ryzen and instead go with the latest Gen Intel? The Software Stack Side of the equation. I feel like AMD needs to give their Software, from Bios to GFX Card Drivers, and all the way to Tuning Software, a LOT of TLC. There's just so many little annoying things that make such Great Products into hated, rage inducing, piles of waste later on becuase of poor software integration. I'd love to see AMD invest into their Software another 200% or more. Make Intel and Nvidia FEAR making even the smallest misstep by having the most stable and well Functioning Software Stacks. I love competition but, it seems so 1 sided in the GPU Race and in the CPU Race we're just seeing Niche Products (3D Cache Stacking) going toe to toe with Intel. AMD has done some very unique and exciting things though, not to mention bringing high performance computing down to a more managable price, and it's amazing the innovation that comes from such amazing tech and competition. Cheers! Stay Healthy and Stay Sane!
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Flutterguy96
14:35 15 out of 16 Cores would still be plenty for most people, Imo AMD could just sell those uneven numbers too. For a bit cheaper ofc. Maybe might make sense if that was a thing that happened more often during binning. I know that would be turned into the next lower tier in reality, like with the 5600x3d, but what if there could also be a 7core 5650x3d for example? Should be a bit better right?
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14:35 15 out of 16 Cores would still be plenty for most people, Imo AMD could just sell those uneven numbers too. For a bit cheaper ofc. Maybe might make sense if that was a thing that happened more often during binning. I know that would be turned into the next lower tier in reality, like with the 5600x3d, but what if there could also be a 7core 5650x3d for example? Should be a bit better right?
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Nicholas
That. Was. AWESOME! I was grinning like an idiot through that entire video. I originally wanted to go into engineering because I've always wanted to learn how things work. I handle some system development, albeit on a tiny scale compared to this, and getting to see the magic behind a product is fantastic. Thank you GN for this, and thanks to AMD for allowing the tour in the first place.
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That. Was. AWESOME! I was grinning like an idiot through that entire video. I originally wanted to go into engineering because I've always wanted to learn how things work. I handle some system development, albeit on a tiny scale compared to this, and getting to see the magic behind a product is fantastic. Thank you GN for this, and thanks to AMD for allowing the tour in the first place.
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HammerTh
The way the stackable chipset/IO boards work is that PCI-E operates with master/slave device hierarchy (i think the official terms are host and device?) but there's no reason a component can't be both. Actually getting the data to travel through these contraptions in the right way is a completely different issue that requires highly custom firmware though.
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The way the stackable chipset/IO boards work is that PCI-E operates with master/slave device hierarchy (i think the official terms are host and device?) but there's no reason a component can't be both. Actually getting the data to travel through these contraptions in the right way is a completely different issue that requires highly custom firmware though.
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Andrew
28:33 Nice to see an Agilent 34970A DAQ. It most likely has the 34901A card installed which is basically a multimeter with 20 inputs. The metal plate right underneath the DAQ has 20 thermal couple inputs going into the DAQ. They are probably using that for datalogging of test setups with many thermal couples.
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28:33 Nice to see an Agilent 34970A DAQ. It most likely has the 34901A card installed which is basically a multimeter with 20 inputs. The metal plate right underneath the DAQ has 20 thermal couple inputs going into the DAQ. They are probably using that for datalogging of test setups with many thermal couples.
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Cygnus
I'm not THAT much of a nerd and certainly not an AMD fanboy but just about a 3rd into the video and loving it content wise, presentation wise and seeing it for what it is: a bunch of super nerds with soldering irons. It's extremely interesting and entertaining.
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I'm not THAT much of a nerd and certainly not an AMD fanboy but just about a 3rd into the video and loving it content wise, presentation wise and seeing it for what it is: a bunch of super nerds with soldering irons. It's extremely interesting and entertaining.
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Mat
More of this, and long videos! Idk if the algorithm would agree but I'd rather sit and watch a 45-60 min 'documentary'/'tv show'/whatever than 4 shorter clips, and I'm more likely to do them in one sitting. Although I do watch at 1.2-1.75x speed.
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More of this, and long videos! Idk if the algorithm would agree but I'd rather sit and watch a 45-60 min 'documentary'/'tv show'/whatever than 4 shorter clips, and I'm more likely to do them in one sitting. Although I do watch at 1.2-1.75x speed.
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Todd
That delidded cpu part where you showed the old amd cpu that shipped without a lid back in the day
That made me hella nostalgic, reminded me of my very first AMD XP mobile chip i started overclocking with when i was a youngster
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That delidded cpu part where you showed the old amd cpu that shipped without a lid back in the day
That made me hella nostalgic, reminded me of my very first AMD XP mobile chip i started overclocking with when i was a youngster
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Accelement
this is a Saturday morning straight from my childhood tv used to have educational content after cartoons back in the 80s and early 90s (maybe still but i dont tv alot) i love this video thank you GN
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this is a Saturday morning straight from my childhood tv used to have educational content after cartoons back in the 80s and early 90s (maybe still but i dont tv alot) i love this video thank you GN
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Kevin
GN improving and improving, thanks for doing all that you do for the PC community :3. Also was great that AMD allowed you to go so deeply. Hope you keep doing videos in general and videos like this too.
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GN improving and improving, thanks for doing all that you do for the PC community :3. Also was great that AMD allowed you to go so deeply. Hope you keep doing videos in general and videos like this too.
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Qxji
I love the documentary style! I would tune down the music a bit tho. Its nice to set accents with music but after the part with the accent ends the music should end too. Love it otherwise. I need more!
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I love the documentary style! I would tune down the music a bit tho. Its nice to set accents with music but after the part with the accent ends the music should end too. Love it otherwise. I need more!
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Dave
Loved GN for the fair and direct reviews. Loved it more for fighting to protect the consumer (insert fire and explosions B-Roll here), but this type of content is really setting it apart from the pack.
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Loved GN for the fair and direct reviews. Loved it more for fighting to protect the consumer (insert fire and explosions B-Roll here), but this type of content is really setting it apart from the pack.
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Andrew
4:39 I don't remember what that WccFTech jab is for, but it was funny.
19:41 it's now head canon that 12-layer PCB is high end and 8-layer PCB is low end.
Cant wait to see the Intel video.
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4:39 I don't remember what that WccFTech jab is for, but it was funny.
19:41 it's now head canon that 12-layer PCB is high end and 8-layer PCB is low end.
Cant wait to see the Intel video.
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Jared
Fantastic look into how the sausage is made. I can't wait for the memes about 'I don't kill very many CPUs' and I'm really interested to see what else you learned about the destructive testing.
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Fantastic look into how the sausage is made. I can't wait for the memes about 'I don't kill very many CPUs' and I'm really interested to see what else you learned about the destructive testing.
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Reamoin
Thanks Steve (LoL) But seriously, a great and highly informative video. I certainly learned to appreciate what goes into the Tech I own that much more!
Respectfully Yours, Ray
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Thanks Steve (LoL) But seriously, a great and highly informative video. I certainly learned to appreciate what goes into the Tech I own that much more!
Respectfully Yours, Ray
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Stefan
This video single-handedly did more positive PR for AMD than Intel was able to do in the last 10+ years paying people to positively review their furnace CPUs. Good job AMD and GN.
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This video single-handedly did more positive PR for AMD than Intel was able to do in the last 10+ years paying people to positively review their furnace CPUs. Good job AMD and GN.
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Jack
Can you tell you after the first 2 mins I wanna watch the whole thing. Made very well so far! This feels different than what has been on the account in the past, and it is awesome!
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Can you tell you after the first 2 mins I wanna watch the whole thing. Made very well so far! This feels different than what has been on the account in the past, and it is awesome!
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Arhey
Love this videos. Very interesting to see the insights and what is going on behind the scenes.
Also thanks to AMD allowing you to get this deep into the rabit hole.
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Love this videos. Very interesting to see the insights and what is going on behind the scenes.
Also thanks to AMD allowing you to get this deep into the rabit hole.
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Pocahonkers
12:00
What's going on with the additional...are those PCIe slots?
Sure, uhm...
Sure he says, like this is just a perfectly normal thing to have.
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12:00
What's going on with the additional...are those PCIe slots?
Sure, uhm...
Sure he says, like this is just a perfectly normal thing to have.
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