Oxide and Friends Unshrouding Turin (or Benvenuto a Torino)
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Oct 16, 2024 
Join experts George Cozma, Robert Mustacchi, Eric Aasen, and Nathanael Huffman as they dive into AMD's groundbreaking 5th generation EPYC processor, Turin. George, an insightful tech blogger, shares his analysis of the new architectures and their competitive advantages against Intel. The conversation covers advancements in power management, the innovative eSpy boot feature, and ongoing challenges in high-density PCB design. They also explore the significance of P4 programmability in networking, illustrating the dynamic evolution of server technologies.
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Positive YouTube Comments
- Chips and Cheese's Turin launch video received overwhelmingly positive comments on YouTube.
- This was attributed to the in-depth analysis, filling a void left by Anandtech's closure and decline of other in-depth tech coverage.
Zen 5C vs. Zen 5
- AMD's Zen 5C cores are architecturally identical to Zen 5 cores until the L3 cache level.
- This differs from Intel's approach, where efficiency cores sacrifice some ISA functionality.
Turin Benchmark Record
- AMD's Turin processor achieved record-breaking performance in Y-Cruncher benchmark.
- This unplanned achievement highlighted Turin's compute capabilities, though balanced system design considerations remain important.