December 20, 2011 -- New APUs enable an enhanced visual and performance experience for end-users
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™ cores, delivering powerful DirectX®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™ 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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