AMD was awarded the prestigious 2024 Corporate Innovation Award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The award recognizes AMD’s groundbreaking work in developing and implementing chiplet architecture designs, revolutionizing high-performance and adaptive computing.
Chiplet architecture, pioneered by AMD, breaks down traditionally monolithic system-on-chip (SoC) designs into smaller, interconnected “chiplets.” This approach has enabled significant improvements in processor performance, energy efficiency, and flexibility, effectively extending the historical performance gains predicted by Moore’s Law.
“Several years ago, our passionate, world-class engineering teams began addressing
the scaling challenges of traditional chip design. Everyone takes modular architecture for granted
now, but at the time it was radical thinking. Its success is as much a feat of engineering as a
testament to the power of teams with diverse skills and expertise working together, despite
uncertainty and risk, toward a common vision,” according to Mark Papermaster, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at AMD.
AMD’s chiplet-based processors, including the EPYC line for data centers and Ryzen for PCs, have set new standards in computing power and efficiency. Notably, EPYC processors power the Frontier supercomputer, the world’s first exascale supercomputer, aiding in research across energy, medicine, and materials science.
The IEEE Corporate Innovation Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the technology industry, recognizing exceptional contributions that have significantly impacted technology and society. This marks the second time AMD has received this accolade, having been previously recognized in 2005 for innovations in x86 microprocessors and 64-bit architecture.
AMD’s continued leadership in chiplet design is expected to drive further advancements in computing performance and efficiency, opening up new possibilities for scientific discovery and technological innovation.