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AMD launches Helios rack-scale AI system at Advancing AI 2026
AMD announced Helios, a rack-scale AI system combining 72 AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs with 18 sixth-generation EPYC CPUs, networking, and software. AMD said Helios delivers up to 30% more inference tokens per dollar than the leading competitive solution and is in production for gigawatt-scale deployment by leading AI companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.
- Combines 72 MI455X GPUs with 18 EPYC CPUs, plus networking and software in one integrated system.
- Announced July 23, 2026, at the Advancing AI 2026 conference.
- Advertised as 30% more inference tokens per dollar than the leading competitive solution; early adopters include OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.