Watch: AMD talks ROCm and how it’s a game-changer for Radeon PCs

AMD's ROCm (Radeon Open Compute PlatforM) is a software accelerator that allows programs to utilize the computing power of a graphics card instead of a CPU. While it has primarily been used for large-scale enterprise applications, the introduction of the HIP (Heterogeneous Interface for Portability) SDK is making it more relevant for regular Windows users. The HIP SDK enables programs designed for CUDA and similar systems to tap into the power of Radeon graphics cards. This means that a wide range of applications, from AI to rendering to file processing, can benefit from the additional computing power, with only minor modifications to the existing code. This development has the potential to be a game-changer, as it allows users to leverage the power of their Radeon graphics cards for a variety of tasks, potentially improving performance and efficiency. The article provides a technical overview of the ROCm and HIP SDK, highlighting the benefits and potential impact on the PC tech landscape.