AMD Enhances AI Capabilities with ROCm 6.1.3 Update

AMD recently announced the release of ROCm 6.1.3, which brings multi-GPU support, beta support for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2), compatibility with Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot, and TensorFlow framework qualification support. The new ROCm update allows users to experiment with the latest features, even though the GitHub repository and ROCm upstream haven't been updated yet to version 6.1.3. The updated Radeon Software for Linux driver now includes ROCm 6.1.3 and officially supports hardware such as the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, RX 7900 XT, and RX 7900 GRE on the consumer side, as well as the PRO series GPUs like the PRO W7900, PRO W7900 Dual Slot, and PRO W7800.

The most significant enhancement in ROCm 6.1.3 is the expanded multi-GPU support, enabling users to utilize up to four GPUs to accelerate processing time. This update not only supports AMD's Pro series GPUs but also includes some of the gaming-centric RX-series GPUs. The new multi-GPU support aims to build scalable AI desktops for high-speed hardware-accelerated AI workflows, significantly boosting system performance compared to running a single GPU.

Additionally, ROCm 6.1.3 introduces official support for the dual-slot variant of AMD's W7900 workstation GPU, designed with the new ROCm update in mind. This new GPU maintains the same specs as its triple-slot counterpart but features a slimmer dual-slot design. The addition of support for Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) in the ROCm 6.1.3 update allows Windows-based machines to leverage AMD's ROCm software suite within Windows when using a Linux terminal, expanding the capabilities of the Windows Linux subsystem.

Furthermore, AMD has qualified the TensorFlow framework with ROCm 6.1.3, enhancing AMD's AI software support alongside PyTorch and ONNX. This update further boosts AMD's AI GPU capabilities, allowing users to create machine learning models that can operate in any environment. With these new features and updates, AMD continues to strengthen its position in the graphics processing unit market, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence.