Today, Jack Huynh, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of AMD's Computing and Graphics Group, took the stage at Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan, to unveil several key products and advancements in AI technology. Despite initial livestream issues, the event proceeded seamlessly, offering significant insights into AMD's latest offerings and strategies. Key Announcements Radeon RX 9060 XT One of the highlights of the keynote was the announcement of the Radeon RX 9060 XT, which launches globally on June 5 for $349. This GPU comes equipped with 16GB of VRAM, giving it a competitive edge over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. AMD claims the 9060 XT offers 15% more performance per dollar across a test suite of 40 games, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious gamers. Threadripper Pro 9000 WX and Non-Pro Series AMD also unveiled its new Zen 5-powered Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-series and non-Pro processors, emphasizing their capabilities in high-performance computing and professional workloads. The flagship Threadripper 9995WX boasts up to 96 cores and 192 threads, delivering up to 2.2 times the rendering performance compared to Intel's fastest Xeon-W chips, specifically the W9-3595X. The new Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-series processors are based on the "Shamida Peak" core and will be available in July, alongside the non-Pro Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series. Key improvements include a 16% IPC (Instructions Per Cycle) gain from the Zen 4 to Zen 5 architecture and a move from the 5nm to the 4nm manufacturing process, which contributes to better performance and efficiency. Both Pro and non-Pro models retain the same core counts, base clocks, and cache capacities as their predecessors, but see a bump in peak boost clocks to 5.4 GHz. Memory support has been upgraded from DDR5-5200 to DDR5-6400, and AVX-512 support is fully integrated, enhancing performance in specific applications. AI Innovations Huynh underlined the importance of AMD's AI ecosystem, particularly focusing on how AI can be leveraged in various computing environments. One notable demonstration involved a real-time translation tool using an AI PC with voice-to-voice capabilities, translating Chinese to English seamlessly. Another showcased an AI algorithm designed for radiologists, capable of analyzing CT scans locally, ensuring data security and privacy. Project Amethyst and FSR Redstone In collaboration with Sony, AMD introduced "Project Amethyst" to develop FSR4 (Future Scale Resolutions 4), aimed at significantly enhancing gaming performance through ML Resolution. The current FSR technology, already widely used, is set to evolve with "Redstone," which will push performance further by simulating realistic light behavior. This advancement is expected to bring a more immersive and detailed visual experience to gamers. Performance Benchmarks AMD shared several benchmarks to highlight the performance advantages of its new Threadripper 9000 series processors over Intel's Xeon-W lineup. The 9995WX scored impressively, achieving 2.2 times the performance in the Cinebench multi-core rendering benchmark compared to the W9-3595X. In other real-world applications, including media and entertainment, design and manufacturing, and LLM (Large Language Model) inference, AMD's chips showed gains ranging from 140% to 245%. While these vendor-provided benchmarks should be interpreted with some skepticism, they paint a compelling picture of AMD's technological edge. Compatibility and Availability The new Threadripper 9000 series will fit into the same sTR5 socket as previous-generation models, ensuring backward compatibility with existing motherboards. A BIOS update will be required for full functionality, and AMD anticipates a few new refreshed motherboard models from vendors. The existing ecosystem of sTR5 motherboards and coolers remains fully compatible, reducing the burden on users looking to upgrade. Industry Reactions and Company Insights Industry insiders have praised AMD's latest announcements, highlighting the company's continued innovation and commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI and high-performance computing. The introduction of the 9000 WX-series and non-Pro Threadripper chips, along with the Radeon 9060 XT, signals AMD's readiness to compete vigorously in the market, particularly against Intel and NVIDIA. AMD's strong focus on the Zen 5 architecture and the integration of AVX-512 support showcase its dedication to meeting the growing demands of professional and enthusiast users. The company's partnerships, such as with Sony for Project Amethyst, furthersolidify its position as a leader in developing cutting-edge AI technologies. As the launch dates approach, tech enthusiasts and professionals alike will be closely monitoring real-world performance and pricing to see how these advancements stack up against the competition.