AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has announced a significant achievement, with its upcoming next-generation AMD EPYC™ processor, codenamed “Venice,” becoming the first high-performance computing (HPC) product to be developed and tested on TSMC’s advanced 2nm (N2) process technology. This milestone underscores the strength of AMD’s ongoing partnership with TSMC, aimed at optimizing cutting-edge designs using state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
The “Venice” processor is on track for release next year, marking a pivotal moment in AMD’s data center CPU roadmap. Additionally, AMD confirmed the successful validation of its 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ CPU products at TSMC’s newly established fabrication facility in Arizona, further reinforcing its dedication to supporting U.S. manufacturing.
“TSMC has been an essential partner for years, and our close collaboration with their R&D and manufacturing teams has allowed AMD to consistently deliver groundbreaking products that push the boundaries of high-performance computing,” said Dr Lisa Su, chair and CEO of AMD. “Being a leading HPC customer for TSMC’s N2 process and for TSMC’s Arizona facility demonstrates how we are working together to foster innovation and deliver advanced technologies that will shape the future of computing.”
Dr CC Wei, Chairman and CEO of TSMC, expressed, “We are thrilled to have AMD as a lead HPC customer for our advanced 2nm (N2) process and TSMC Arizona fab. Through our collaboration, we are achieving significant technological advancements, improving performance, power efficiency, and yields for high-performance silicon. We look forward to continuing our partnership with AMD to drive the next generation of computing technologies.”
For over five decades, AMD has been at the forefront of innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization. Its products are relied upon by billions of people worldwide, from leading global enterprises to groundbreaking scientific institutions, shaping the way we live, work, and innovate. AMD’s team remains committed to developing leadership products that push the limits of possibility.
