Combining a Four-Core CPU and a Discrete Class Direct X(R)11-Capable GPU on a Single Chip, AMD Enables More Than Half a Teraflop of Compute Power<\/p>\n
Sydney, Australia: 30 June 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n What: Both the AMD A8-3850 and A6-3650 desktop processors combine four x86 CPU cores with powerful DirectX\u00ae11-capable discrete-level graphics, and up to 400 Radeon\u2122 cores along with dedicated HD video processing on a single chip. Only AMD Fusion APUs offer true AMD Dual Graphics, with up to 120 percent visual performance boost*, when paired with select AMD Radeon\u2122 HD 6000 Series graphics cards. Consumers can achieve supercomputer-like performance of more than 500 gigaflops compute capacity and enjoy rapid content transfers via USB 3.0.<\/p>\n All A-Series processors are powered by AMD VISION Engine Software, which is composed of AMD Catalyst\u2122 graphics driver, AMD OpenCL driver and the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. With this suite of software, users get regular updates designed to improve system performance and stability, and can add new software enhancements.<\/p>\n With a suggested retail price of US $135, the AMD A8-3850 desktop processor operates at 2.9GHz (CPU) and 600MHz (GPU) with 400 Radeon\u2122 Cores, 4MB of L2 cache and a TDP of 100W.<\/p>\n The AMD A6-3650 desktop processor has clock speeds of 2.6GHz (CPU) and 443MHz (GPU) with 320 Radeon\u2122 Cores, 4MB of L2 cache and a TDP of 100W. The suggested retail price of the AMD A6-3650 desktop processor is US $115.<\/p>\n Why: When: AMD A8-3850 and A6-3650 desktop processors are scheduled to be available for purchase through system builders and at major online retailers, including Amazon, CyberPower Inc., iBuyPower, Newegg and TigerDirect beginning July 3, 2011. Additional processors are scheduled to be available later this year.<\/p>\n Who: Combining a Four-Core CPU and a Discrete Class Direct X(R)11-Capable GPU on a Single Chip, AMD Enables More Than Half a Teraflop of Compute Power Sydney, Australia: 30 June 2011 What: AMD today announced availability for the AMD Fusion A-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) A8-3850 and A6-3650 desktop processors. The AMD A8-3850 and A6-3650 desktop<\/p>\n
\nAMD today announced availability for the AMD Fusion A-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) A8-3850 and A6-3650 desktop processors. The AMD A8-3850 and A6-3650 desktop processors will enable a high-performance experience for desktop users, including brilliant HD graphics, supercomputer-like performance, and incredibly fast application speeds.<\/p>\n
\nIn an increasingly digital and visually oriented world, consumers demand more responsive multitasking, vivid graphics, lifelike games, lag-free videos, and ultimate multimedia performance. AMD A8-3850 and A6-3650 desktop processors enable these visually stunning end-user experiences.<\/p>\n
\nFM1 motherboards for the A-Series APUs are available now from leading original design manufacturers (ODMs), including ASUS, ASRock, Biostar, ECS, Foxconn (Hong Hai Precision), Gigabyte, Jetway, MSI and Sapphire.<\/p>\n
\nAMD A8-3850 and A6-3650 desktop processors, and the corresponding FM1 motherboards, were created with desktop consumers and gamers in mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"