AMD Expanding Into Tesla Model 3 and Model Y

One fixed theme all through AMD’s latest resurgence into high-performance computing has been the messaging across the scalability of its platform. Constructing a processor that may scale each from single digit watts all the way in which as much as large water cooled compute servers is not any simple process, but additionally combining a number of sorts of processors right into a single chip to additionally scale simply provides layers of issue. AMD have been eager to level this out at its latest CES presentation, stating that the RDNA2 graphics structure is immensely scalable, from cellular to pocket book to desktop to server, but additionally by way of to embedded, industrial, and automotive. It’s that final half I requested CEO Dr. Lisa Su about.

Final yr it was introduced, and subsequently confirmed by way of mannequin numbers, that the Tesla infotainment programs within the Model X and Model S are utilizing AMD’s embedded platform to drive the show and graphics in these automobiles. Our understanding is that the primary variations of that silicon in these automobiles are primarily based on Zen plus Vega, so I requested Dr Su about what she meant by RDNA2 being in automotive options. Past that, I additionally requested concerning the AMD and Tesla relationship.

Dr Su reaffirmed that RDNA2 was ever-prevalent within the ecosystem, from consoles to PCs, however she additionally talked about the Samsung (*3*) within the cellular house. She said that Tesla is at all times pushing the envelope and that [AMD] appreciates that they’ve chosen Ryzen and Radeon in automobiles just like the Model S and Model X. She went on to say that they’ve additionally began with the Model 3 and Model Y, adopting [AMD] applied sciences for his or her infotainment options. There was no specific detailing concerning the depth of the connection or the extent of the agreements between the 2, but it surely appears clear that 4 of Tesla’s main automobiles utilizing AMD are a sizeable win for the corporate.

From an outdoor perspective, it’s attention-grabbing simply how, the place, and which embedded applied sciences are utilized in completely different markets. We hear about so few (AMD performs large in playing machines, for instance) due to the character of these markets and how accessible they’re to the general public. At one stage AMD showcased me round their showroom within the Santa Clara HQ that had quite a few these implementations, even going again so far as the outdated G-series embedded silicon, provided that the silicon needs to be supported for 10-15 years. I’m wondering if AMD has up to date that showroom – I’m going to should go go to once more quickly.

*AMD after the interview with Dr Su clarified that Tesla utilizing Ryzen embedded + Navi (RDNA2) in Model S and X. They only began delivery Model 3 and Y (greater quantity automobiles) with Ryzen embedded.