New APUs Enable an Enhanced Visual and Performance Experience for End-Users
SUNNYVALE, CA, Dec 20, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --AMD (NYSE: AMD)
What:
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today updated its A-Series
line-up of desktop and notebook Accelerated Processing Units (APUs),
further improving its top-performing family of dual- and quad-core
APUs. Along with speed and performance improvements, AMD Steady Video
update make this unique feature more compelling than ever.(1) For
desktop users, AMD extends its overclocking pedigree to the APU; for
the first time users can tune both x86 and graphics settings in a
single processor for boosted performance.(2)
The updated AMD A-Series APUs combine up to four x86 CPU cores with
up to 400 Radeon(TM) cores, delivering powerful DirectX(R)11-capable,
discrete-level graphics and dedicated HD video processing on a single
chip. These new APUs increase performance and deliver a richer
feature set than existing AMD A-series APUs. Plus, only AMD APUs
offer AMD Dual Graphics for an up to 144 percent visual performance
boost when a select APU is paired with a select AMD Radeon(TM) HD
6500 Series graphics card.(3)
The AMD A-Series family of APUs also features AMD Steady Video,
designed to stabilize videos during playback -- making unsteady,
jumpy content look steady and smooth as you watch. On select systems
using AMD A-Series APUs, Internet Explorer 9 will include an AMD
Steady Video plugin, unlocking one-click control to simplify access
to the premium AMD Steady Video feature for video stabilization.
All AMD A-Series processors are powered by AMD VISION Engine
Software, a suite of software that provides end-users with regular
updates designed to improve system performance and stability, and can
add new software enhancements.
-- AMD A-Series Desktop APUs
-- A8-3870K: Four CPU cores, 3.0 GHz CPU base (unlocked), 100W TDP,
400 Radeon cores, 600 MHz GPU base (unlocked), 4 MB L2 cache
-- A8-3820: Four CPU cores, 2.5 GHz CPU base (2.8 GHz Turbo Core),
65W TDP, 400 Radeon cores, 4 MB L2 cache
-- A6-3670K: Four CPU cores, 2.7 GHz CPU base (unlocked), 100W TDP,
320 Radeon cores, 600 MHz GPU base (unlocked), 4 MB L2 cache
-- A6-3620: Four CPU cores, 2.2 GHz CPU base (2.5 GHz Turbo Core),
65W TDP, 320 Radeon cores, 4 MB L2 cache
-- A4-3420: Two CPU cores, 2.8 GHz CPU base, 65W TDP, 160 Radeon
cores, 1 MB L2 cache
-- AMD A-Series Notebook APUs
-- A8-3550MX: Four CPU cores, 2.0 GHz CPU base (2.7 GHz Turbo Core),
45W TDP, 400 Radeon Cores, 4 MB L2 cache
-- A8-3520M: Four CPU cores, 1.6 GHz CPU base (2.5 GHz Turbo Core),
35W TDP, 400 Radeon Cores, 4 MB L2 cache
-- A6-3430MX: Four CPU cores, 1.7 GHz CPU base (2.4 GHz Turbo Core),
45W TDP, 320 Radeon Cores, 4 MB L2 cache
-- A6-3420M: Four CPU cores, 1.5 GHz CPU base (2.4 GHz Turbo Core),
35W TDP, 320 Radeon Cores, 4 MB L2 cache
-- A4-3330MX: Two CPU cores, 2.2 GHz CPU base (2.6 GHz Turbo Core),
45W TDP, 240 Radeon Cores, 2 MB L2 cache
-- A4-3320M:Two CPU cores, 2.0 GHz CPU base (2.6 GHz Turbo Core), 35W
TDP, 240 Radeon Cores, 2 MB L2 cache
-- A4-3305M:Two CPU cores, 1.9 GHz CPU base (2.5 GHz Turbo Core), 35W
TDP, 160 Radeon Cores, 1 MB L2 cache
-- E2-3000M: Two CPU cores, 1.8 GHz CPU base (2.4 GHz Turbo Core),
35W TDP, 160 Radeon Cores, 1 MB L2 cache
Why:
The new AMD A-Series family of APUs improves the first generation of
highly successful and revolutionary desktop and notebook processors,
providing an outstanding experience for consumers seeking more
responsive multitasking, long battery-life, vivid graphics, lifelike
games, lag-free videos and the ultimate multimedia performance.
When:
Desktop APUs in the component channel as well as systems
based on the new AMD A-Series APUs will hit the retail market over
the next several weeks.
Who:
The new AMD A-Series family of APUs
is for mainstream users and performance enthusiasts seeking an
outstanding experience on their desktop or notebook PC.
Supporting Resources
-- Get the latest info on AMD APU-based systems and components at
http://shop.amd.com/
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About AMD
AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator leading
the next era of vivid digital experiences with its groundbreaking AMD
Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that power a wide range of
computing devices. AMD's server computing products are focused on
driving industry-leading cloud computing and virtualization
environments. AMD's superior graphics technologies are found in a
variety of solutions ranging from game consoles, PCs to
supercomputers. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Radeon and combinations thereof, are
trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for
informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
(1) AMD Steady Video is a technology designed to eliminate shakes and
jitters during the playback of home video. Users may turn on this
technology via the AMD Catalyst Control Center(TM) or the VISION
Engine Control Center application. AMD Steady Video will work with
content that can run on Adobe(R) Flash(R) Player 10.2 (and later
versions) or on any player which has been programmed to use
Microsoft's DXVA (DirectX Video Acceleration) API. AMD Steady Video
is not designed to (a) isolate overlays, logos or captions, or (b)
improve the playback of letter boxed, premium/commercial, or
interlaced content. AMD Steady Video is only recommended for use with
videos that contain unwanted shakes and jitters.
(2) AMD's product
warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when
overclocking is enabled via AMD software.
(3) Testing done in AMD
Performance Labs using 3DMark Vantage -- Performance Benchmark, to
represent visual performance. The AMD A6 APU-based systems scored
2947 marks; the addition of an AMD Radeon HD 6570 discrete GPU in
dual graphics mode scored 7180 marks. Scores are rounded to the
nearest whole mark. CONFIGURATION: The AMD A6 Dual Graphics-based
system consists of an AMD Quad-Core A6-3650 APU with AMD Radeon(TM)
HD 6610D2 Dual Graphics (AMD A6-3650 with AMD Radeon(TM) HD 6530
Discrete-Class graphics plus AMD Radeon(TM) HD 6570 discrete
graphics), 8GB DDR3-1600 system memory, a Real SSD C300 hard drive
(256G) and Microsoft Windows Ultimate 64-bit.
Contact:
Miriam Cox
AMD Desktop PR
(512) 602-6541
Email Contact
Andy Lutzky
Edelman for AMD
(650) 762-2978
Email Contact
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