
The mid-range GPU market is bustling, and reviewers are expected to be occupied with the upcoming NVIDIA and AMD launches. Nonetheless, these dates may be subject to change, and both AMD and NVIDIA might adjust their strategies. Intriguingly, the speculated launch date for AMD's Radeon RX 7600 8 GB graphics card is slated for May 25th, merely one day after NVIDIA's planned release. The RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB is set for release in the latter half of July, while the RTX 4060 8 GB is anticipated to be available in the first half of July.

Videocardz reports that NVIDIA intends to announce all three RTX 4060 variants in mid-May, with only the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB actually launching within the month. Nevertheless, AMD's decision to adopt openSIL firmware demonstrates their dedication to bolstering security and streamlining solutions.New information indicates that NVIDIA will unveil its first RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB on May 24th, just a day ahead of AMD's Radeon RX 7600 debut. After 15 years of operation, AMD is preparing to retire AGESA and adopt openSIL as its successor.Īlthough the planned transition is still three years away, unforeseen circumstances may arise that could impact AMD's intentions.

AGESA, introduced in 2011, gained prominence through AM4 platforms and Zen architecture-based processors. It remains uncertain whether AMD will continue providing updates for AGESA in the future. AMD aims to gradually introduce openSIL firmware across its entire product lineup, simplifying processes, facilitating scaling, and enhancing overall security. OpenSIL is already compatible with AMD's 4th generation EPYC Genoa processors and is projected to be prepared for integration with Zen 6 or Zen 7 desktop PC processors.

Raj Kapoor, the Head of Firmware Architecture at AMD, stated that this transition will signify the end of an era, with openSIL replacing AGESA across server platforms and other client devices in 2026. This decision stems from concerns over AGESA's vulnerability to cyberattacks.ĪMD Announces OpenSIL as AGESA's Replacement for Enhanced Security and Simplified Scaling by 2026. During the OCP Regional Summit, AMD revealed an unexpected plan to shift from AGESA to the open-source openSIL firmware by 2026.
