NVIDIA Kepler GK104 Die Smaller than Tahiti HD 7900 |
AMD has released two HD 7900 graphics cards based on its next GPU-architecture, while the specs and launch time of NVIDIA Kelper GPU are still not revealed, and therefore there are so many rumors floating. But the comparative reliable information is that Kepler GPU will be based on GK104 core, features 256-bit GDDR5 memory.
AMD Radeon HD 7900 Real-Time Leo Demo Test |
New Partner of HD 7900——Leo Demo
When there comes with new architecture-based GPU, AMD and NVIDIA always release some demos. Different from gaming trial-play demo, such demos are used to display the power of new architecture technology. So they’re not so playable, but image effect generally is surprising, through which development of 3D technology could be traced.
AMD Radeon HD 7950 Graphics Card Review |
HD 7950 Architecture & Specs Previewed
We have just come back from Chinese new year holiday, many people may be still lost in happy festival atmosphere. However, for AMD new war will begin again, the second Radeon HD 7900 series graphics card——HD 7950 based on GCN(Graphics Core Next) architecture launched, the company has introduced two heavyweight products at the beginning/end of in the same month, January 2012 is bound to be the harvest time for the company.
AMD Radeon HD 7800 & 7700 Series Cards Coming Soon |
MSI’s roadmap has been just leaked, revealing that AMD Radeon HD 7800/7700 series graphics card will debut soon.
AMD Officially Launches Radeon HD 7950 Graphics Card |
AMD has finally launched the Radeon HD 7950 graphics card, just like HD 7970, the card is also based on GCN architecture.
AMD Radeon HD 7900 Real Time Demo: Leo |
Lately AMD introduces Radeon HD 7900 series graphics real-time demo called Leo, displaying a real-time, DirectX 11 based lighting pipeline that is designed to allow for rendering scenes made of arbitrarily complex materials (including transparencies), multiple lighting models, and minimal restrictions on the number of lights that can be used.
Small Review for Radeon HD 7950 Surfaced |
The launch day of Radeon HD 7950 is drawing near, unexpectedly an "early review" for the graphics card has appeared, which was let out by a Chinese user in tieba baidu.
AMD Moving to Tick-Tock Model for Micro-Architectures |
As we all know, Intel’s "Tick-Tock" model of transitioning to new manufacturing processes and micro-architectures, has further positioned the company’s presence firmly in CPU market, however, according to the report from XbitLabs, it seems that AMD is going to adopt the similar model.
NVIDIA Expected More from AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
In Consumer Electronics Show 2012, NVIDIA put the focus mainly on its Tegra series processors, the company didn’t say something about its coming Kepler architecture. While spokesperson from NVIDIA revealed that they expected more from AMD.
Test for AMD Bulldozer Hotfixes from Microsoft |
AMD Bulldozer architecture design was somewhat different from than in the current mainstream X86, it’s neither CMP (Chip MultiProcessors) nor SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading), but CMT (Cluster Multithreading) design. The architecture is innovative, however, innovation always comes with cost, let’s not speak of the performance capability, the coordination between software and application is a tricky issue.
AMD Ultrathin Notebook Set to Undercut Intel Ultrabook |
Trinity APU
Designed to challenge Intel Ultrabook, in CES 2012 AMD is set to launch its Ultrathin notebook which is based on Trinity APU with only TDP of 17W.
What CPU does Radeon HD 7970 Need ? |
As the saying goes, "good horse with a good saddle". We have known the high performance of HD 7970 graphics card, but what CPU does it need? In view of the pricing, general players definitely will configure a deluxe mainframe, at lease with quad-core or eight-core CPU, and memory will be over 8GB.
AMD Shows off Low Cost Thunderbolt Alternative——Lightning Bolt |
Earlier Intel and Apple have joined hands to unleash the ThunderBolt, and the latter also took first lead to make its products be equipped the corresponding port. However, other manufacturers don’t widely promote ThunderBolt devices until CES 2012. The high cost is one of the reason that accounts for this phenomenon. It seems that only high-end products could have the privilege to enjoy the technology.
AMD Radeon HD 7970 CrossFire Test |
When single card can’t satisfy enthusiastic players’ need to pursuit high performance, multi-GPU setup naturally becomes the ultimate equipment of high-end players. Theoretically, the efficiency of multi-GPU configuration is supposed to be like 1+1=2, 1+1+1=3 or 1+1+1+1=4. In fact, due to some factors, the performance outcome is another case.
“Kepler” Features 256-bit and 2GB Memory |
Today we got two messages, one is related to NVIDIA’s new-generation graphics core "Kepler", another is concerned with AMD Radeon HD 7950.
