AMD has created drivers to enable support for the upcoming Windows 8 operating system on AMD-based tablets, netbooks, PCs and servers. the company is working with Microsoft to empower a new generation of PCs and small form factor computing devices.
Currently available Windows 7-based PCs powered by AMD VISION technology
deliver multi-core processing, discrete-level graphics for HD
experiences, and AMD AllDay Power for entertainment on the go.
Furthermore, AMD VISION Engine Software is tailored to unlock visual
computing with AMD Radeon Cores and video accelerators that enable HD,
AMD Steady Video software and accelerated applications like fast
Internet browsing.
AMD offers a broad range of computing platforms, including notebook and
desktop PCs, tablets, workstations and servers, that are suited to
support Windows 8 and offer compatibility with a pervasive x86
ecosystem. AMD technology offers a platform for the forthcoming Windows
8, with native support for Microsoft DirectX 11, C++ AMP, OpenCL and
Accelerated HTML5, as well as planned support of DirectX 11.1
features.
AMD PC and Server Platforms for Windows 8
- AMD Z-Series family of APUs for HD tablets
- AMD C-Series and E-Series APU families for ultrathin and mainstream
notebooks and netbooks
- AMD A-Series family of APUs for high-performance notebooks and
desktops
- Forthcoming AMD FX 8-Core Processor Black Edition for high-performance
desktops
- AMD FirePro professional graphics for desktops and workstations
- AMD Radeon graphics for desktop and notebook PCs and embedded
applications
- AMD Radeon embedded graphics for mobile
- AMD Opteron 6000 Series platform offering a twelve-core x86 processor
for servers
- AMD Opteron 4000 Series platform including the world?s lowest
power-per-core server processor
AMD products slated for next year include two new notebook PC APUs
codenamed "Krishna" and "Trinity". The "Trinity" APU, which will be
based on the "Bulldozer" x86 core with support for UVD and DirectX 11,
is expected to consume less than half the power of today?s lowest power
AMD A-Series APU, bringing performance computing to ultrathin notebooks,
with software drivers optimized for Windows 8. Continued enhancements to
the low-power PC platform based on AMD C-Series and E-Series APU
families also are expected.