AMD(US:AMD) 财联社·2025-10-28 01:59Core Insights - The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with AMD to develop two supercomputers for tackling significant scientific challenges, including nuclear energy, cancer treatment, and national security, with a total investment of $1 billion [1] - The first supercomputer, named Lux, is expected to be operational within six months and will utilize AMD's MI355X AI chips, achieving three times the AI computing power of existing supercomputers [3][4] - The second supercomputer, Discovery, will be based on AMD's MI430 series AI chips and is projected to be delivered in 2028 and operational by 2029 [5] Group 1 - The collaboration aims to ensure the U.S. has sufficient supercomputing capabilities to handle increasingly complex experiments requiring massive data processing [1] - The supercomputers will significantly accelerate advancements in nuclear fusion technology, national defense, and drug development [1] - The deployment of Lux is noted to be the fastest among similar class supercomputers, emphasizing the speed and agility sought in the U.S. AI initiative [3][6] Group 2 - The U.S. Department of Energy will oversee the deployment of the supercomputers, while AMD and other partners will provide the necessary equipment and capital expenditures [6] - The MI430 chip is a specialized variant of the MI400 series, combining key features of traditional supercomputer chips with capabilities for running AI applications [6] - The partnership is intended to serve as a model for future collaborations between U.S. Department of Energy laboratories and private enterprises [6]