AMD confirms that Tesla's updated Model S and Model X will feature the RDNA 2 GPU.
2021-06-04
AMD confirms that Tesla's updated Model S and Model X will feature the RDNA 2 GPU.
According to foreign media reports, AMD CEO Lisa Su recently confirmed that Tesla’s updated Model S and Model X infotainment systems will adopt the RDNA 2 GPU architecture and feature AMD APUs equipped with integrated Radeon graphics-powered Ryzen chips. In fact, industry insiders have long speculated about this development—after all, when Tesla unveiled the upgrades for these two flagship models in January of this year, they openly stated that the new in-car entertainment system would deliver up to 10 teraflops of computing power, easily rivaling top-tier gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox. This claim was further validated by Lisa Su at AMD’s Computex conference, where the CEO revealed that the CPU-and-GPU-in-one chip will boast a staggering 10 trillion floating-point operations per second.
The AMD architecture will power Tesla Arcade, the gaming platform set to launch by Tesla in 2019. The platform features a 17-inch main display as well as a secondary screen designed for rear-seat passengers. According to Lisa Su, when it comes to computationally intensive games, the RDNA 2 graphics processor steps in, seamlessly switching between integrated and discrete graphics solutions to strike the perfect balance—and optimize performance while minimizing power consumption. This approach is especially relevant for Tesla, as no one wants their battery drained too quickly during gameplay, potentially compromising the vehicle's overall range.
However, according to the well-known tech media outlet *The Verge*, the 10 teraflops represent the total computing power of this standalone GPU, which means the latest AMD chip isn’t exclusively designed for gaming. Nonetheless, with processing capabilities that rival those of Sony’s PS5, Tesla’s newest Model S and Model X undoubtedly offer gamers yet another compelling option.
Elon Musk announced last Saturday that the Model S Plaid will begin deliveries on June 10. The car's launch had been delayed by several months due to shortages of chips used in the infotainment system, navigation system, Autopilot, and Bluetooth components. Last month, during Tesla’s quarterly earnings call, Musk told investors that widespread supply-chain issues had created "extreme challenges" for the company. According to the Financial Times, Tesla is even considering stockpiling chips ahead of time. Meanwhile, AMD also revealed last month that the shortage of video game chips is expected to persist for at least another six months.
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AMD confirms that Tesla's updated Model S and Model X will feature the RDNA 2 GPU.
2021-06-04
AMD confirms that Tesla's updated Model S and Model X will feature the RDNA 2 GPU.
According to foreign media reports, AMD CEO Lisa Su recently confirmed that Tesla’s updated Model S and Model X infotainment systems will adopt the RDNA 2 GPU architecture and feature AMD APUs equipped with integrated Radeon graphics-powered Ryzen chips. In fact, industry insiders have long speculated about this development—after all, when Tesla unveiled the upgrades for these two flagship models in January of this year, they openly stated that the new in-car entertainment system would deliver up to 10 teraflops of computing power, easily rivaling top-tier gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox. This claim was further validated by Lisa Su at AMD’s Computex conference, where the CEO revealed that the CPU-and-GPU-in-one chip will boast a staggering 10 trillion floating-point operations per second.
The AMD architecture will power Tesla Arcade, the gaming platform set to launch by Tesla in 2019. The platform features a 17-inch main display as well as a secondary screen designed for rear-seat passengers. According to Lisa Su, when it comes to computationally intensive games, the RDNA 2 graphics processor steps in, seamlessly switching between integrated and discrete graphics solutions to strike the perfect balance—and optimize performance while minimizing power consumption. This approach is especially relevant for Tesla, as no one wants their battery drained too quickly during gameplay, potentially compromising the vehicle's overall range.
However, according to the well-known tech media outlet *The Verge*, the 10 teraflops represent the total computing power of this standalone GPU, which means the latest AMD chip isn’t exclusively designed for gaming. Nonetheless, with processing capabilities that rival those of Sony’s PS5, Tesla’s newest Model S and Model X undoubtedly offer gamers yet another compelling option.
Elon Musk announced last Saturday that the Model S Plaid will begin deliveries on June 10. The car's launch had been delayed by several months due to shortages of chips used in the infotainment system, navigation system, Autopilot, and Bluetooth components. Last month, during Tesla’s quarterly earnings call, Musk told investors that widespread supply-chain issues had created "extreme challenges" for the company. According to the Financial Times, Tesla is even considering stockpiling chips ahead of time. Meanwhile, AMD also revealed last month that the shortage of video game chips is expected to persist for at least another six months.
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