AMD has launched the EPYC 8005 "Sorano" processor family, offering up to 84 cores at 225W with lower cost and lower...
AMD has launched the EPYC 8005 "Sorano" processor family, offering up to 84 cores at 225W with lower cost and lower core count options, as covered by ServeTheHome (source).
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AMD is already up +138% over the recent 30-90 day window.
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AMD has launched the EPYC 8005 "Sorano" processor family, offering up to 84 cores at 225W with lower cost and lower core count options, as covered by ServeTheHome (source). This new CPU line extends AMD's server portfolio with energy-efficient, affordable alternatives, potentially challenging Intel's dominance in the mid-range server market. Additionally, self-driving startup Turing has secured AMD backing and adopted AMD GPUs, as reported by Bloomberg (source). This design win in the autonomous driving sector signals growing adoption of AMD's AI accelerators beyond traditional data centers. AMD's Q1 2026 financials show solid revenue of $7.438B and net income of $0.709B (SEC filing source), providing a stable base for these growth initiatives.
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“We take a look at the new AMD EPYC 8005 "Sorano" processor family that can get 84 cores in 225W, and has some really neat lower cost and lower core count options. STH Main Site Article:...”
“Investor Relations Latest Financial Results Q1 2026 Quarter Ended Mar 28, 2026 For complete information regarding our financials, see our periodic [filings](/financial-information/sec-filings) Investor Relations Quarter Ended Mar 28, 2026 For complete information regarding our financials, see...”
“assets: 76926000000 (10-Q filed 2026-05-06) net_income: 709000000 (10-Q filed 2026-05-06) revenue: 7438000000 (10-Q filed 2026-05-06)”
“F1 25: 2026 Season Edition GPU benchmarks – From Pole Position to the Back of the Grid Tested with AMD and Nvidia GPUs F1 25 launched in May 2025, and in the year since release, the...”
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-06/self-driving-startup-turing-gets-amd-backing-adopts-amd-gpus
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