RTX 50 Won’t Upgrade This Way
TLDRThe video discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the US under the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act', which has gained significant support. It also covers Apple's decision to restore Epic Games' developer account and the European Commission's investigation into Apple's practices. AMD's changes to its FreeSync certification standards and the lack of expected upgrades in Nvidia's RTX 50 series are highlighted. Additionally, the video touches on the high costs of Nvidia's GeForce Now day passes and pays tribute to the late creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama.
Takeaways
- 📰 TikTok faces potential nationwide ban in the US due to the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act', which aims to restrict distribution of apps from adversarial countries.
- 🗳️ The Energy and Commerce Committee passed the mentioned act with a unanimous vote of 520, and President Joe Biden has expressed willingness to sign it into law if it reaches his desk.
- 🌐 TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, could be forced to sell off the US-based property to a wholly American-owned entity if the ban is enacted, but no potential buyers have been named yet.
- 🤖 Nvidia's AI capabilities are under scrutiny, with AMD attempting to compete by publishing a guide on installing LM Studio for local language model processing on Ryzen and Radeon systems.
- 💻 AMD has updated its FreeSync certification standards, requiring 1440p and 1080p monitors to have a minimum refresh rate of 144Hz to qualify, while 4K monitors are allowed to be at 120Hz.
- 🎮 The RTX 50 Series from Nvidia may not meet the expected 512-bit memory bus upgrade; instead, it is likely to maintain the 384-bit memory interface of its predecessors.
- 🚀 The next generation of Nvidia's DGX system, a high-performance computing platform, will require liquid cooling due to its high power consumption, estimated around 1,000 watts.
- 💸 Nvidia's GeForce Now pricing model has been met with criticism, with a daily pass costing $8, which has been deemed excessively high by the community.
- 🌟 Acclaimed creator of Dragon Ball and other popular franchises, Akira Toriyama, has passed away, leaving a significant impact on the world of animation and entertainment.
- 📱 The common upgrade cycle for GPUs is 5 to 7 years, with most people not upgrading annually due to financial constraints and the performance of existing hardware.
Q & A
What is the main topic discussed in the beginning of the transcript?
-The main topic discussed in the beginning of the transcript is the potential ban of TikTok nationwide in the United States due to the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act'.
How did the Energy and Commerce Committee vote on the measure to advance the potential ban of TikTok?
-The Energy and Commerce Committee passed the measure to advance the potential ban of TikTok with a unanimous vote of 520.
What is President Joe Biden's stance on the bill that aims to ban TikTok?
-President Joe Biden has stated that he would sign the bill if it reaches his desk, which is a shift from previous hesitancy from the White House regarding measures to ban TikTok.
What is the implication for TikTok if the bill passes and it gets banned?
-If the bill passes and TikTok gets banned, the company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, would have 6 months to sell off the property to someone else so that it's owned wholly within the United States.
What happened with Epic Games and Apple in relation to their developer account?
-Epic Games applied to have their Apple developer account back after being banned for several years. Initially, Apple agreed, but after Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games, tweeted some negative comments about Apple, they revoked his developer status. However, within two days and following a preliminary investigation by the European Commission, Epic Games had their account reinstated.
What is AMD's new policy regarding the certification of monitors for FreeSync at 120 Hz?
-AMD's new policy states that for a monitor to get the base level FreeSync certification, if it has a 1440p or 1080p resolution, it must have a minimum refresh rate of 144 Hz. At 4K resolution, which is typically 3840 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate is acceptable.
What is AMD's stance on the use of AI chatbots in relation to Nvidia's 'Chat with RTX' feature?
-AMD has published a guide on how to install LM Studio, which allows users to chat with Ryzen and Radeon on their computers. This is seen as a response to Nvidia's 'Chat with RTX' feature, indicating that AMD is also capable of supporting AI chatbot functionalities.
What are the new details about the RTX 50 Series that have been revealed by a well-known leaker?
-The new details about the RTX 50 Series reveal that the memory throughput will not be increasing as much as initially hoped. The 512-bit bus, which was expected to be a significant upgrade, will remain at 384 bits, the same as seen in models like the 4090 or the 3090 TI.
What was the public's reaction to Nvidia's pricing for the day passes on GeForce Now?
-The public had a negative reaction to Nvidia's pricing for the day passes on GeForce Now, with many users finding the cost of $8 per day to be too high and unreasonable, equating it to nearly $3,000 a year.
How did the host of the transcript, Brett, feel about the potential ban of TikTok?
-Brett expressed skepticism that the ban on TikTok would make its way through the United States government. He believes that due to the economic power and size of companies like TikTok and DJI, such a ban is unlikely to happen quickly, if at all.
What is the significance of the passing of the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act'?
-The passing of the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act' is significant as it represents a legislative effort to restrict the distribution of applications from adversarial countries in the United States, which could impact companies like TikTok and DJI.
Outlines
📰 TikTok Ban Petition and Tech News Updates
The video discusses a petition to ban TikTok nationwide in the United States under the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act'. This bill aims to prevent the distribution of apps from adversarial countries, impacting companies like TikTok and DJI. The bill has gained significant traction with a unanimous vote in the Energy and Commerce Committee and has the potential to reach the President's desk for signing. TikTok has urged users to contact their representatives to prevent the ban. Additionally, the video covers Apple's reinstatement of Epic Games' developer account and the European Commission's investigation into Apple's practices.
🖥️ AMD Monitor Certification Changes and NVIDIA's AI Response
The video addresses AMD's recent changes to its FreeSync certification, stating that 120Hz monitors will no longer be certified for free sync unless they meet certain criteria, such as being 4K resolution. AMD believes that 60Hz is no longer sufficient for gaming and that most gaming monitors should be 144Hz or higher. The video also discusses NVIDIA's AI capabilities and their lead in AI processing, with AMD attempting to compete by publishing a guide on installing LM Studio for local language models. Furthermore, the video covers details about NVIDIA's RTX 50 Series, including memory throughput and cooling requirements for the upcoming GPUs.
💰 Public Reaction to NVIDIA's GeForce Now Pricing and Tribute to Akira Toriyama
The video highlights the public's negative reaction to NVIDIA's pricing for GeForce Now day passes, with many finding the cost excessive and impractical. The speaker suggests that the day pass is intended for occasional use rather than regular gaming. The video also pays tribute to Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball and other beloved franchises, who recently passed away. The speaker reflects on the impact of Toriyama's work and the sense of loss felt by fans worldwide.
📉 Market Share Discussion and GPU Upgrade Cycles
The video delves into the discussion of market share dynamics between AMD and NVIDIA, highlighting AMD's slow increase in market share despite the challenges. It also addresses the common upgrade cycle for GPUs, which is typically 5 to 7 years, and notes that most people do not upgrade their hardware annually. The speaker refutes the claim that AMD is not considered in the market, emphasizing that even during a new GPU cycle, AMD's market presence is significant. Lastly, the video mentions Intel Arc, hinting at future updates and developments in the tech industry.
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Keywords
💡TikTok Ban
💡DJI
💡FreeSync
💡RTX 50 Series
💡AI Chips
💡LM Studio
💡DGX System
💡GeForce Now
💡Kirby Toriyama
💡GPU Upgrade Cycle
💡Market Share
Highlights
A petition is circulating to ban TikTok nationwide in the United States under the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act'.
The bill to ban TikTok has seen significant movement, passing unanimously in a 520-0 vote by the Energy and Commerce Committee.
President Joe Biden has indicated that he would sign the bill to ban TikTok if it reaches his desk.
TikTok has been urging users to contact their representatives to prevent the ban, with the potential consequence of the app being sold off to a U.S. entity.
DJI, the drone and camera manufacturer, is also impacted by the potential ban due to its Chinese origins.
Epic Games has had its Apple developer account reinstated after a series of back-and-forth exchanges with Apple.
The European Commission launched a preliminary investigation into Apple's treatment of Epic Games.
AMD has updated its certification requirements for FreeSync monitors, stating that 120Hz is no longer sufficient for gaming.
For a monitor to receive AMD's FreeSync certification, it must now have a minimum refresh rate of 144Hz for 1080p or 1440p, and 120Hz for 4K.
AMD published a guide on how to install LM Studio, allowing users to run a local language model on their computers.
Nvidia's RTX 50 Series will not see an increase in memory throughput, contrary to earlier expectations.
The upcoming RTX 50 Series, particularly the 5090, is expected to use GDDR7, offering higher memory bandwidth.
Nvidia's next-generation DGX system will require liquid cooling due to its high power consumption.
Nvidia has faced backlash for its $8 per day charge for GeForce Now, with many finding the price to be too high.
The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of beloved franchises.
Many people are opting to wait for the release of the RTX 6000 Series before upgrading their graphics cards.
AMD's market share has seen a slow increase despite not launching a new GPU this year.
Intel Arc is mentioned as an upcoming competitor in the GPU market.