News stories tagged with #Verano
AMD 'Verano': New Low-Power CPUs Feature SB1 Socket and BGA Design
Cooler manufacturer Dynatron has revealed through a product listing that AMD’s new, power-efficient EPYC processors in the “Verano” series will utilize the SB1 socket. Unlike the previous pin-based sockets SP7 and SP8, the “B” prefix indicates a BGA (Ball Grid Array) design, meaning the CPUs will be permanently soldered and not replaceable. These low-power processors (Epyc 9006 LP), featuring the Zen-6 architecture and optimized for rack-scale AI solutions, are scheduled to become available in 2027.
AMD and Meta Announce Billions-Deep AI Deal with 6 GW GPU Infrastructure and Shareholding
AMD and Meta have entered a long-term strategic partnership to build a powerful and energy-efficient AI infrastructure using up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs, custom EPYC processors based on the Zen-6 architecture (codenamed Venice and Verano), and Helios racks. The deal, valued at up to 60 billion USD, includes a performance-based warrant for up to 160 million AMD shares and an option to acquire up to 10 percent of AMD's shares. This collaboration strengthens AMD's position in the AI data center market and reflects the shared vision of both companies to build a trillion-dollar AI infrastructure, with deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2026.